"Obviously, I'm excited to be here. "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. Conference regular season champion Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. ", J.T. So perspective, right? When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". "I couldn't do any of this without Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. 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. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on the Red Raider football team (1987-1992). Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. Named to the All-Time SWC team and one of the Panhandles Top 100 Athletes of the Century, Gerlich was named an honorable mention All-American in 1993. That much was certain Friday morning as Gerlich was introduced asthe new Frenship athletic director following a unanimous vote by the Frenship ISD Board of Trustees inside the Casey Administration Building. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. 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. 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. More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. 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). She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. 2023 www.caller.com. 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. Division regular season and conference tournament champion It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. 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.". The committee voted 3-0 that the Tigers used an ineligible player in the game. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at 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. 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. Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. I mean if that isnt the coolest sentence ever.. 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. According to a statement sent by Frenship ISD, Catney "oversaw the expansion of the athletic program through facility improvements and the creation of new student opportunities, including the first Frenship High Schoolwrestling team.". The coach added Ferrell "breathes confidence" into her teammates, whom each have a personalized nickname from the forward. 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. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." / CBS Texas. Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! Devin Griffin Former UTA player 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 Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. 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. "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. She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. I get to play for the woman who inspired me to pursue my dream in basketball in the gym SHE built while HER jersey is hanging in the rafters. ! In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. "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. 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 "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. 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 Gerlich said it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. That's obviously a big positive.". She gets to know her teammates as well. 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. "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." 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." April 2013 - 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. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM 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 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. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. "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. "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. 2023 www.lubbockonline.com. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! "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 in a Texas Tech news release. All rights reserved. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. They have a daughter For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. 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). 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 married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. September 2006 - April 2013. Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. 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. She was a 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. A year Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season at the helm of the UTA womens basketball program, has accumulated 289 wins as a head coach, including a program-best 121 with the Lady Mavs. 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 was a Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. In the past, Krista has also been known as Krista Cruz-gerlich. Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. Both her coaching style and ability to build strong relationships within her locker room as well as the community will bode well for her. I love you Coach Gerlich!" LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player Lana Wenger were bombed while stationed in Ukraine. She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. She inherited a 284 Lone Star Champion Lady Buff program that lost in the South Central Region Tournament semifinals, including Lone Star player of the year Emily Brister.[6]. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. 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. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. Gerlich made the move to head West Texas A&Ms womens basketball program in 2006 and was there for seven seasons before taking the job at UT-Arlington in 2013 where shes been ever since. 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. 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. 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'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.