Previously city included Saint Paul MN. In Stollings final season with the program, the Lady Raiders (18-11, 7-11) reached 18 total wins and seven Big 12 Conference victories for the first time in seven seasons while reaching conference action with an undefeated record for the first time in eight seasons. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. ! Copyright 2020 KCBD. They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. "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. First published on February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. 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. 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. So yeah, instant attraction. Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. Her No. "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. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. 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. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. 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. 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. Ferrell posted six points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the near-upset first round matchup. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. September 2006 - April 2013. ", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. 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 From her first season into the second, the Lady Mavs increased their win total by 13 from 4 wins to 17 wins, the second largest turnaround in Division I between the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. 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. Worked at West Texas A&M University. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. [9], National champion The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. First on EverythingLubbock details of Gerlich 5-year, $2.9 (m) Five Stories, One Family. This is Lady Raider Basketball - Texas 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. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach Arlington Mavericks women's basketball That's obviously a big positive.". The coach added Ferrell "breathes confidence" into her teammates, whom each have a personalized nickname from the forward. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Krista Gerlich - Wikipedia She wore her hair just like she wears it now. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. 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. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. Krista The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. Krista Gerlich 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. 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. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. 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. 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. 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. 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. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. Her first full season began in October, 2013. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. 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. Krista did an exceptional job at UTA and will carry all her positive traits back to Lubbock." "Coach Gerlich has been outstanding as a head coach at both UT-Arlington and West Texas A&M, and her track record as a student-athlete at Texas Tech speaks for itself. Gerlich said it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. 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." I love you Coach Gerlich!" The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. 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. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. 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. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. 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. Krista says she definitely would've welcomed her daughter playing for the Lady Mavs, but at the end of the day, Bryn just wanted to her daughter, not her player. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. 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.". Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. "It's just more of something you celebrate, that I've had a career that I've had and met the people that I've had, and I'm so thankful for it. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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 "A lot of those same concepts that all programs want. "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. She has also overseen seven WBCA All-Americans, six conference players of the year, 10 All-Sun Belt selections and 17 Lone Star Conference All-Conference selections. "Coach Gerlich is a winner. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. 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. She was named the Sun Belt Conference coach of the year in 2019 after leading the Lady Mavs to their first conference regular season crown. Attend a practice across any level of basketball and you'll likely hear the team break down to 'one-two-three FAMILY'. Currently, Krista is single. HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Bryan Gerlich hired as Frenship AD, ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. April 2013 - Present. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. Gerlich We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. He also served as an assistant principal at Coronado High School and as a varsitylinebacker coach, special teams coach and varsity track assistant at San Antonio's James Madison High School. 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. Tech closes the regular season at No. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. All rights reserved. Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. 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. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. Texas Tech hires former player Gerlich She was a / CBS Texas. 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. 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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." Postseason invitational champion She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. "I don't really know a whole lot about them yet," Bryan Gerlich said when asked about his vision for the Frenship athletic program. "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. Conference regular season champion Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. She was a Among the many standouts that Gerlich coached at UTA was four-time All-Sun Belt selection Cierra Johnson, who was named Sun Belt Co-Player of the Year in 2019 and was a two-time Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year pick (2017, 2019). Please enter valid email address to continue. "'Let's do this one more time.'". 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. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. All rights reserved. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. 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. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. 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. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. 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. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. Devin Griffin Former UTA player "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. 2023 www.caller.com. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. WebGerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on the Red Raider football team (1987-1992). Family of Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine - kcbd.com Not only does she do a great job teaching the game and getting the most out of her players, she has a personal stake in Lady Raider Basketball. Women's Basketball Camps Reviews. After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. 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. Not only does she do a great job teaching the game and getting the most out of her players, she has a personal stake in Lady Raider Basketball. From her first season to second with the Lady Mavericks, Gerlich had the second-largest Division I turnaround, going from four wins (2013-14) to 17 victories (2014-15). Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. So perspective, right? Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - University of Texas LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to 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. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Cierra Johnson - Former UTA player The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from.