"Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. Her program. WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Postseason invitational champion Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. Oklahoma State lands verbal commitment from Texas forward That's obviously a big positive.". Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. "I believe that Texas Tech is a pot of gold for every sport, and that's illustrated by how well each program succeeds on a national level year in and year out. Aside from helping guide Tech to the 1993 NCAA title, she racked up three All-Southwest Conference accolades, and was named to the 1993 SWC All-Tournament team, the 1993 West Regional All-Tournament team and the 1993 Final Four All-Tournament team. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech director of athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Tuesday that former Lady Raider Krista Gerlich has been hired as head coach of the school's women's basketball program. The Central game was Frenship's only district win at the time, and after falling to Abilene High in the eighth game of the season, the Tigers'postseason chances were slim. Before returning to coaching with Texas Tech during the 2003-2004 season, Gerlich took some time off to start a family; she spent the 2002-2003 year teaching math at Hereford High School, where her husband, Bryan, was the athletic director and head football coach. A year 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. II), Rebekah VanDijk (2017, 2018), Cierra Johnson (2019), Marie Benson (2020), 4 Desherra Nwanguma (2014), Rebekah VanDijk (2015, 2016), Cierra Johnson (2017), 2 - Cierra Johnson (2016), Crystal Allen (2018), 7 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Joni Unruh (2010), Jamie Simmons (2010), Devin Griffin (2013), Chontiquah White(2013), Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) South Central Player of the Year, Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) South Central All-Region, Lone Star Conference All-Conference Selections, 17 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Natalie Wheeler (2007), Courtney Lee (2009), Jamie Simmons (2009, 2010), Joni Unruh (2009, 2010), Megan McLain(2010), Holly Isaacs (2010), Aly Sherman (2011), Ariel Robertson (2011), Kenisha Harris (2012), Devin Griffin (2012), Ashley Leven (2012), Chontiquah White(2013), 5 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Joni Unruh (2009), Jamie Simmons (2010), Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Year, 2 - Courtney Lee (2008), Aly Sherman (2011), Lone Star Conference Newcomer of the Year, 2 - Jamie Simmons (2010), Devin Griffin (2012), 11 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Kylee Aleman (2007), Holly Isaacs (2008, 2009, 2010), Jamie Dreiling (2009), Joni Unruh (2009, 2010), Megan McLain (2010), Lone Star Conference Academic Player of the Year, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Coach of the Year, Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year. Ive shared it with my team as an example of a growing experience to acknowledge that we arent all perfect and that everyone makes mistakes.. Krista I think shes a program builder just because shes going to do things the right way and recruit the right kind of people and put a style of play out there that people will enjoy watching. Frenship finished by winning its final two games to conclude with a 5-5 overall and 2-4 district record under head coach Jay Northcutt. She had received a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, announced on July 2, 2019, and was scheduled to make a base of $335,000 for the 2020-21 season, per a document obtained by USA TODAY. Bryn's mother, Krista Gerlich, was a star player on the women's basketball team that won the national title in 1993 at Texas Tech. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. Shes a west Texas girl, so she knows what kind of players and programs we have in west Texas and in the meantime, shes been recruiting the state of Texas, specifically the Dallas area, the metroplex area, so shes got several tie-ins there, Lombard said. All rights reserved. In the regular season finale at ULM, the Lady Mavs defeated the Warhawks, 74-67, to give Gerlich her 120th victory as UTA head coach and make her the all-time winningest coach in program history
I'm looking forward to meeting the current Lady Raiders, embracing them and their journey, and helping them write a better ending to their careers at Texas Tech, because they deserve it. She wore her hair just like she wears it now. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State
Gerlich spent the past seven seasons at UT-Arlington and is the program's all-time winningest coach, racking up 121 of her 289 career wins as a collegiate head coach at the helm of the Lady Mavericks program. Currently, Krista is single. Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. He's had 17 years of experience in education, including as an athletic director and football coach at Amarillo's Highland Park ISD, Hereford ISD and Tahoka ISD, Andrews ISD, Lockney ISD. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. s basketball head coach suspended for Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. Hocutt Tabs Krista Gerlich as Lady Raider Head Coach - Texas Tech Katie Ferrell makes most of season reunited with Texas Tech Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. Ferrell, Scott power Tech past TCU - Texas Tech Red Raiders Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. "A lot of those same concepts that all programs want. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! COLLEYVILLE, Texas (CBS11 SPORTS) - With Colleyville Heritage cruising into the girls' state basketball playoffs, Bryn Gerlich is poised to finish her high school career in style. On Oct. 13, the UIL state executive committee denied Frenship's appeal of its forfeit of a District 2-6A win over San Angelo Central. Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. "I couldn't do any of this without She was a member of the 1987 state championship basketball team at Sudan HS, where her father, Jim Kirkland, was her high school basketball coach. 'One more time': Katie Ferrell makes most of season reunited with So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. I love you Coach Gerlich!" She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. Gerlich's success in the head coaching ranks hasn't been exclusive to her time in Arlington, as she led West Texas A&M to stellar 168-53 overall record, four consecutive South Division Lone Star Conference titles and three consecutive Lone Star Conference championships in seven seasons leading the Lady Buffs. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. First on EverythingLubbock details of Gerlich 5-year, $2.9 (m) Krista Gerlich This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. Tech closes the regular season at No. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Attend a practice across any level of basketball and you'll likely hear the team break down to 'one-two-three FAMILY'. Gerlich was heavily involved in almost every aspect of the program as she instructed preseason individual workouts, coached the perimeter players, reviewed film and handled game day preparations for the Lady Raiders. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, New Mexico bill advances to keep guns away from children, 2 hurt, one seriously in MSF crash Friday evening, South Plains family honors daughters memory: Kennedis, Hospice of Lubbock fundraiser Mayors Beans and Cornbread, Biden Administration does not want Lubbock court, Weather for Lubbock and the South Plains, KLBK Friday, Warm weekend, followed by cool down next week. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings
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"Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". All rights reserved. Gerlich led the Lady Mavs to three 20-win seasons, including a 21-11 overall record with a 14-4 mark in Sun Belt games last season, leading to a third-place finish in the Sun Belt conference race. She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. Texas Tech announced the hiring of Gerlich to lead the Lady Raiders on August 18, 2020,[8] taking over following the scandal of the previous coach Marlene Stollings. Head coach Krista Gerlich was visibly shaken up at a news conference where she announced cousins of Wegner, who is from Switzerland, were bombed at a military base in Ukraine where they were stationed. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. I'm just happy that it happened. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. She was a "We spoke with many people, including her athletic director, about the incident and am satisfied she learned from the incident and has continued to grow as a coach, role model and mentor to her student athletes." It's not the glamorous lifestyle of a high-scorer, but it suits Ferrell to a double-T. "I've always been just like more so the glue player of a team," Ferrell said. ", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! She LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. So perspective, right? Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - University of Texas I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. Family of Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely, Testimony continues in Felix Alonzo sentencing. "She was the best one on their team. I'm looking forward to working with the staff and getting to know everybody because I think that's going to be my biggest piece to start off with is just to know everybody. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. She gets to know her teammates as well. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. Family of Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine - kcbd.com Bryn's mother, Krista Gerlich, was a star player on the women's basketball team that won the national title in 1993 at Texas Tech. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. Throughout a 14-year head coaching career, which consisted of seven seasons at West Texas A&M in Canyon, Gerlich has racked up two TABC Coach of the Year awards, three conference coach of the year honors, three conference titles, five NCAA Tournament wins and eight 20-win seasons. Gerlich will replace Marlene Stollings, who spent two seasons with the Lady Raiders before she was terminated on Aug. 6, a day after USA TODAY published an article detailing verbal abuse toward players. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player
Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. After graduating from Texas Tech in 1993 with a degree in exercise and sports science, Gerlich got her first coaching job at Lockney High School as the head girls' basketball coach. The quickest coach in WTAMU history to reach each of the 100, 125 and 150-win benchmarks, Gerlich led the Lady Buffs to NCAA Tournament appearances in five of her seven years leading the program, including the team's first Elite Eight appearance in 11 years in 2009. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. 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"I was like, 'Girl, you can work the rest of your life,'" Gerlich said. Gerlich is suspended for unintentionally violating a university policy, according to a press release. Bryn Gerlich transferring FILE - Texas-Arlington head coach Krista Gerlich argues a foul called against her team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, in Waco, Texas. That path includes heading to Stilwater, Oklahoma, instead of Lubbock, Texas, like her mother and her father Brian, who was a linebacker for the Red Raiders. pic.twitter.com/3NMzLrvvA2. She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Months after helping the Lady Raiders to a national title in 1993, she began her coaching career at Lockney then joined her former coach Marsha Sharps coaching staff back at Tech 10 years later. Texas Tech hires former player Gerlich Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. [7] She accumulated a program-best 121 wins with the Lady Mavs. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State. [10] ^ Christy, Pete (2022-11-16). "I am excited to announce Krista Gerlich as our next Lady Raider basketball coach," Texas Tech athletic director Kriby Hocutt said in a news release. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Reviews. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. The former Lady Raider ended her final season with UTA on a high note, finishing the pandemic-shortened year with a 21-11 record and 14-4 mark in the Sun Belt Conference standings to place third. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Texas Tech announced Tuesday that Krista Gerlich, a former Lady Raiders assistant coach and player who helped the program win its only national championship in 1993, will be the new womens basketball coach. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. He was surrounded by familiar faces, including his wife Krista Gerlich head coach of the Texas Tech women's basketball team and daughter Bryn, who plays Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. Both mother and daughter admit, if UTA and Oklahoma State face off during Bryn's college career, they both will do whatever it takes to win. September 2006 - April 2013. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal.