/ CBS Texas. 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 The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." 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. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. 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. 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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. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. Reviews. 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. 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. I'm just happy that it happened. Attend a practice across any level of basketball and you'll likely hear the team break down to 'one-two-three FAMILY'. Gerlich met the "Coach Gerlich is a winner. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. 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. Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville 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. I hope that I can come in here and be anasset to this district. "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. 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. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Krista Gerlich is the current coach. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. She The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. [7] She accumulated a program-best 121 wins with the Lady Mavs. "I think it's really just a matter of, we're going to be competitive. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. 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. "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." She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. 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. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. 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. The committee voted 3-0 that the Tigers used an ineligible player in the game. All rights reserved. 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 think Texas Tech did a great job.. ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. COACH SPEAK (HC KRISTA GERLICH): "I thought from the start, we had such a great energy about us. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. "'Let's do this one more time.'". 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 entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". "I don't really know a whole lot about them yet," Bryan Gerlich said when asked about his vision for the Frenship athletic program. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM 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." All rights reserved. "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. She was a Her No. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. 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. "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. Copyright 2022 KCBD. 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. We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. 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. 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. "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. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. 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. And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. "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. 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. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. 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. 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.. She was pretty big. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. 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. 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 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. My mom and I are literally getting to live out our dreams together. Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. 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. You're not going to find someone more passionate about the game of basketball and helping her players become great women. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. Conference tournament champion. 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." Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. 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 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. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. 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. She was a 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 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. 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. Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach; Video: There is nobody better, moment Krista Gerlich introduced as Lady Raider head coach; Krista Gerlichs We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. But you'll also see "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Tech closes the regular season at No. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. 2023 www.lubbockonline.com. Postseason invitational champion "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. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. 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). "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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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." "Oh, she was a stud," Gerlich said of elementary-school Ferrell. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. All rights reserved. Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. 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. Worked at West Texas A&M University. 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. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington "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. 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. 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. New Frenship ISD athletic director Bryan Gerlich on the new gig. 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.". 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion 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. Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC 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. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". 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. It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. 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. 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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. 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 We played with a great pace, and we attacked them defensively which led to some really great stops early. So yeah, instant attraction. "I was like, 'Girl, you can work the rest of your life,'" Gerlich said. I'm looking forward to working with the staff and getting to know everybody because I think that's going to be my biggest piece to start off with is just to know everybody. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Copyright 2020 KCBD. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! 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. 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). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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). 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. 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. Her daughter, Bryn, is a forward for the Oklahoma State womens basketball team playing in 28 games as a sophomore last season. She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. 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. So perspective, right? 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. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! She was a Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. She also coached 2015 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Rebekah VanDijk and 2020 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year Marie Benson. 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 base in Ukraine where they were stationed. 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. 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. Prior to his appointment, Bryan Gerlich was the athletic director for Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District since 2015. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. Her first full season began in October, 2013. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. 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. 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). "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. 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.". But there's yet another twist. She was a WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Her program. After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. I mean if that isnt the coolest sentence ever.. Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. I am so happy for you and I know Tech will do amazing things because they have a GOATon their hands. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.".

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