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. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. 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. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player COACH SPEAK (HC KRISTA GERLICH): "I thought from the start, we had such a great energy about us. 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. "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. "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. But there's yet another twist. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". 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. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. 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. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders First on EverythingLubbock details of Gerlich 5-year, $2.9 (m) Krista Gerlich - Head Coach, Women's Basketball - Staff Directory 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. Attend a practice across any level of basketball and you'll likely hear the team break down to 'one-two-three FAMILY'. A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. 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 the past, Krista has also been known as Krista Cruz-gerlich. Krista Gerlich 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). And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to 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). / CBS Texas. 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. I think Texas Tech did a great job.. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. Family of Texas Tech Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine, ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. Her program. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. 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. "Krista is a great coach and person. Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! A year 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. Cierra Johnson - Former UTA player Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. 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 [9], National champion All rights reserved. Her No. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. The committee voted 3-0 that the Tigers used an ineligible player in the game. "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". 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. "I couldn't do any of this without Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. WebRelatives & Associates. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. We played with a great pace, and we attacked them defensively which led to some really great stops early. 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 followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. Postseason invitational champion Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State 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. 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. "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. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. My mom and I are literally getting to live out our dreams together. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! "She was the best one on their team. "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. 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 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.". Women's Basketball Camps They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. 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). Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders [7] She accumulated a program-best 121 wins with the Lady Mavs. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Bryan Gerlich hired as Frenship AD, ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (3/1/23), KAMC and Carpet Tech Celebrating Teachers Sweepstakes, KLBK celebrates 70 years, first TV station in Lubbock, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? "Oh, she was a stud," Gerlich said of elementary-school Ferrell. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. She wore her hair just like she wears it now. 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. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. April 2013 - Present. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, J.T. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. The couple has a daughter, More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. They have a daughter Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach 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. She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. 2023 www.lubbockonline.com. 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. Oklahoma State lands verbal commitment from Texas forward 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. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. 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. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. 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. 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. "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. 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. Texas Tech hires former player Gerlich as She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. 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. Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. Gerlich met the 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 Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Ill sure be pulling for her, I know 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. Copyright 2022 KCBD. In 1988, she helped Spearman HS claim the cross country state championship and was a four time all-state selection in cross country. s basketball head coach suspended for In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. 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. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. That's obviously a big positive.". 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 named the Sun Belt Conference coach of the year in 2019 after leading the Lady Mavs to their first conference regular season crown. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Ferrell arrived in West Texas and took to her teammates like old friends. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. 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. 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. 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." 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. She's not afraid to talk to you. 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. The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. 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. After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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. "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. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Tech closes the regular season at No. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. 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. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". 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 has already signed to play college ball next season at Oklahoma State. ! The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. She coaches with passion, integrity and pride in the programs that she has built. 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. 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 was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player 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. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. "Coach Gerlich is a phenomenal coach and an even better person she has been a mentor a friend and family to me. 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. Worked at West Texas A&M University. September 19, 2020 - Present. But you'll also see Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. Reviews. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." 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. Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. Bryn Gerlich transferring Texas Tech turns to ex-star Krista Gerlich as new women's pic.twitter.com/3NMzLrvvA2. Division regular season and conference tournament champion WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. 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. I mean if that isnt the coolest sentence ever.. I hope that I can come in here and be anasset to this district. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. 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.". Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. So yeah, instant attraction. 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. "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. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. Her recruitment picked up after winning the Class 6A state championship with Plano in 2018, but she was still unsure if that was the path to take. 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. 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. She's outgoing. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." 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. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. She gets to know her teammates as well. "'Let's do this one more time.'". Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. 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. 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. 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. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. "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. , 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. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. 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.". Gerlich is suspended for unintentionally violating a university policy, according to a press release. So perspective, right? 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.