Her No. A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. 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 use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. She gets to know her teammates as well. 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. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. 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. ", J.T. She has overseen seven WBCA All-Americans, six conference players of the year, 10 All-Sun Belt selections and 17 Lone Star Conference All-Conference selections. The coach added Ferrell "breathes confidence" into her teammates, whom each have a personalized nickname from the forward. She ranks third in school history in career assists (553), third in career three-point field goals (220), fourth in three-point field goal percentage (.417) and 13th in career scoring (1,324). You're not going to find someone more passionate about the game of basketball and helping her players become great women. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. 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. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. She's not afraid to talk to you. "We had a talented pool of candidates, and after a very competitive hiring process, Gerlich stood out as the best for Frenship," Frenship ISD superintendent Dr. Michelle McCord said in a news release. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". September 2006 - April 2013. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. She was pretty big. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. "I can't wait to get to work on taking this program back to where it's supposed to be, where it has been and where everyone in the Texas Tech community expects it to be. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. A year We know we have the support, and I am looking forward to bringing that positive excitement and authentic love for the program back to my alma mater." It's the type of stat line most often associated with the 6-foot-1 forward a little bit of everything to go with the actions that don't show up in a box score. The couple has a daughter, But you'll also see 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. 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. Prior to his appointment, Bryan Gerlich was the athletic director for Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District since 2015. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." 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More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. 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. Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." 21 was retired by the Lady Raider program on Dec. 5, 1993, making her one of only three former Lady Raiders to have their numbers retired. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. I believe that she is the right person to lead our women's basketball team and I am excited to see what she and the Lady Raiders accomplish in the seasons ahead.". Division regular season and conference tournament champion & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 for the Lady Raiders. Texas Tech is hiring UT-Arlington coach Krista Gerlich, a former star for the Lady Raiders, as its new women's basketball coach, the school confirmed Tuesday. Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville In the past, Krista has also been known as Krista Cruz-gerlich. "She was the best one on their team. She was a Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings 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. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. 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. "I was like, 'Girl, you can work the rest of your life,'" Gerlich said. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. Gerlich was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2019, following a successful campaign in which her Lady Mavs tied the program record for single-season wins, and picked up the program's first postseason win as well as UTA's first Sun Belt women's basketball regular season title. Krista did an exceptional job at UTA and will carry all her positive traits back to Lubbock." Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. But there's yet another twist. 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Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. 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. 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. 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. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. Gerlich met the superstar and her family at the airport en route to a basketball tournament where Gerlich's bunch from around Canyon would face the touted Metroplex squad. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. Krista Gerlich is the current coach. 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 people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. 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. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. Devin Griffin Former UTA player The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. 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 also coached 2015 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Rebekah VanDijk and 2020 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year Marie Benson. Copyright 2022 KCBD. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. 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. Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. / CBS Texas. She Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) Her program. She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. 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. This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. 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. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. Her first full season began in October, 2013. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" I think Texas Tech did a great job.. September 19, 2020 - Present. 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. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. In the nonconference season, Gerlich's Lady Mavs tallied the program's first victory over a Power 5 school since 2006 with a 57-53 road win over Tech's Big 12 foe Kansas State. Former legendary Canyon girls basketball coach Joe Lombard, who retired in April, got to know Gerlich during her time at West Texas A&M and referred to her as a program builder. Published: Aug. 20, 2020 at 9:09 PM PDT LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Bryn Gerlich announced on Social Media tonight she will be transferring from Oklahoma State to Texas Tech to play for her mom, new Lady Raiders Head Coach Krista Gerlich. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! [7] She accumulated a program-best 121 wins with the Lady Mavs. Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Krista Gerlich is a born and raised West Texan, winning a state championship with Sudan in 1987 with her father, Jim Kirkland, as the coach. She helped guide the Lady Raiders to two NCAA tournament appearances, including a 24-8 overall record, a 12-4 Big 12 mark and a spot in the Sweet 16 during the 2004-05 campaign. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Conference tournament champion. Worked at West Texas A&M University. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. "Krista is a great coach and person. "I couldn't do any of this without If Krista Gerlich's first 24 hours is any indication of how her tenure will go Lady Raider fans are in for a rocket ascent to greatness. Hocutt said he felt satisfied Gerlich had learned her lesson and has continued to grow as a coach, role model and mentor to her student athletes. "Coach Gerlich is a phenomenal coach and an even better person she has been a mentor a friend and family to me. Prior to taking her first head coaching position, Gerlich spent three years in Lubbock as an assistant coach under Hall of Fame coach Marsha Sharp at her alma mater. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. She stands as the program's all-time winningest coach at UTA, accumulating 121 of her 289 career wins as a collegiate head coach at the helm of the Lady Mav program. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She coaches with passion, integrity and pride in the programs that she has built. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Shes been around it her whole life, so I just think shes a natural at it and I think shell be a great coach at Texas Tech. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. Copyright 2020 KCBD. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! 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. 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. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! I believe that she is the right person to lead our women's basketball team and I am excited to see what she and the Lady Raiders accomplish in the seasons ahead." Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Published: Aug. 20, 2020 at 9:09 PM PDT LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Bryn Gerlich announced on Social Media tonight she will be transferring from Oklahoma State "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. Postseason invitational champion Bryan Gerlich replaces Kenny Catney, who announced his retirement Oct. 20, a week after the Tigers football team lost its appeal of a forfeited district win. 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.