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. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at West Texas A&M. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. 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. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to 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. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. 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. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ! 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 "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. 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. She wore her hair just like she wears it now. I think Texas Tech did a great job.. For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. 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). 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). The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. "I've shared it with my team as an example of a growing experience to acknowledge that we aren't all perfect and that everyone makes mistakes." 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. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings
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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. 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. In the past, Krista has also been known as Krista Cruz-gerlich. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. Copyright 2020 KCBD. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. ", J.T. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. You're not going to find someone more passionate about the game of basketball and helping her players become great women. Division regular season champion Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. New Frenship ISD athletic director Bryan Gerlich on the new gig. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Hocutt Tabs Krista Gerlich as Lady Raider Head Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders Skip To Main Content Texas Tech Red Raiders Main Navigation Menu Tickets I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. 2023 www.lubbockonline.com. "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. All rights reserved. "I can't put into words how excited I am to be entrusted with rebuilding the Lady Raider basketball program, which is near and dear to my heart," Gerlich said. Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. ", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. 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. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM 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. 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. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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). Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! Ferrell's infectious personality helped. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. Gerlich met the "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. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. 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.. In 1988, she helped Spearman HS claim the cross country state championship and was a four time all-state selection in cross country. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. 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 a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "Krista is a great coach and person. After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. 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. 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. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. 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. A year COACH SPEAK (HC KRISTA GERLICH): "I thought from the start, we had such a great energy about us. 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.". Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. Gerlich said it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. 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). 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. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, J.T. 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. Ferrell posted six points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the near-upset first round matchup. so excited to be apart of the cowgirl family! She gets to know her teammates as well. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. 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. She's not afraid to talk to you. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. 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. At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. 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. 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. 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. The couple has a daughter, I was so blessed to have her as my coach at UTA and am so excited to see her do amazing things at Texas Tech." Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. But you'll also see 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [9], National champion We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. 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. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. 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. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. 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. Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. , South Plains family honors daughters memory, Biden Admin does not want TX lawsuit in Lubbock, Man guilty sexually abusing girl in Lbk gets 25 years, Lubbock man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting, 2 arrested and charged for fatal dog attack in Anton, LPD arrests 17 people in Operation March Madness, Woman arrested after police chase ends with crash, Woman released from prison by mistake back behind, Recap and pictures: Sunday severe weather coverage, LIFE instead of death: Jury lets Hollis Daniels live, Suspect in custody after LCSO chase on South Loop, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. 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." WebRelatives & Associates. 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. She was a "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. During her 14-year head coaching career which also includes seven seasons at West Texas A&M, 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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.