"He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. 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. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. "I am so excited for Coach Gerlich and the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. Devin Griffin Former UTA player "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. 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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. 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. 2023 www.caller.com. 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.". 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. "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." 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. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." She has already signed to play college ball next season at Oklahoma State. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. 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. They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". 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. "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. I think Texas Tech did a great job.. 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]. Division regular season champion As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. ", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. "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. Copyright 2022 KCBD. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. She also coached 2015 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Rebekah VanDijk and 2020 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year Marie Benson. "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. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. ! From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. Tech closes the regular season at No. The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. 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. 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. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. 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. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. Her No. Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. 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. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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). "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". 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. She was a LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player Postseason invitational champion Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. 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. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at West Texas A&M. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. "Oh, she was a stud," Gerlich said of elementary-school Ferrell. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. In 2016-17, Gerlich guided UTA to a 22-9 overall record, a second-place finish in the Sun Belt and a berth to the postseason as UTA went to the WNIT and participated in the postseason for the first time since 2009. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at Currently, Krista is single. Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. April 2013 - Present. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. 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). You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. Krista Gerlich is the current coach. So perspective, right? In 1988, she helped Spearman HS claim the cross country state championship and was a four time all-state selection in cross country. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. 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. 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. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All rights reserved. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach; Video: There is nobody better, moment Krista Gerlich introduced as Lady Raider head coach; Krista Gerlichs Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. 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. "He is bringing a great deal of experience with him that will help us navigate our continued growth and opening of new campuses over the next few years. "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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". Conference regular season and conference tournament champion There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. "Although our research shows that the misdemeanor arrest is no longer on her record, she was forthright and transparent with us during the search process," Hocutt said. You're not going to find someone more passionate about the game of basketball and helping her players become great women. Tech closes the regular season at No. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. / CBS Texas. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. 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. "I don't really know a whole lot about them yet," Bryan Gerlich said when asked about his vision for the Frenship athletic program. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. 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. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. 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. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". 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. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. ", J.T. "I was like, 'Girl, you can work the rest of your life,'" Gerlich said. Copyright 2020 KCBD. Division regular season and conference tournament champion 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. She's not afraid to talk to you. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. 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. 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. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. "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. Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 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. At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player 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). Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. "I couldn't do any of this without "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. 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. Gerlich will take the head coaching role previously filled by Marlene Stollings, who was fired on Aug. 6 after a USA Today story detailing allegations of abuse towards players. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. Gerlich entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. "Coach Gerlich is a phenomenal coach and an even better person she has been a mentor a friend and family to me. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. Previously city included Saint Paul MN. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." 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 overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. Gerlich is suspended for unintentionally violating a university policy, according to a press release. Gerlich said it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. So yeah, instant attraction. 2023 www.lubbockonline.com. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. 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. 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. September 19, 2020 - Present. Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. 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. WebRelatives & Associates. All rights reserved. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Conference regular season champion Please enter valid email address to continue. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. That's obviously a big positive.". 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 "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. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Reviews. 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. The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. 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. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. 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." She was pretty big. 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. Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. 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. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on I am so happy for you and I know Tech will do amazing things because they have a GOATon their hands. During the search process, Gerlich brought up her 2015 public intoxication charge in which she served a two-game suspension while coaching at UT-Arlington, according to KAMC Sports Director David Collier. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. Both her coaching style and ability to build strong relationships within her locker room as well as the community will bode well for her. Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! But you'll also see She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. Attend a practice across any level of basketball and you'll likely hear the team break down to 'one-two-three FAMILY'. She coaches with passion, integrity and pride in the programs that she has built. 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. 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. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. "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." The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The couple has a daughter, Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history.
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