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. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". New Frenship ISD athletic director Bryan Gerlich on the new gig. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. 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 think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. "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. 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. So perspective, right? 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. She was pretty big. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. 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. For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Ferrell posted six points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the near-upset first round matchup. Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. [9], National champion 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. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. 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). ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. 2023 www.caller.com. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. 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]. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Gerlich met the Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. 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 Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. 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's not afraid to talk to you. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. 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. "Coach Gerlich is a phenomenal coach and an even better person she has been a mentor a friend and family to me. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. A year WebRelatives & Associates. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. 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. / CBS Texas. 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. 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." Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. 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. Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. 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. Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. 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. ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. "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. She's outgoing. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. 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. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Conference tournament champion. 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. We played with a great pace, and we attacked them defensively which led to some really great stops early. "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at West Texas A&M. Gerlich entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. 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. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. During that time,Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has netted six UIL Top 10 Lone Star Cup finishes, seven Class 5A state championships and several other state and regional appearances. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. "She was the best one on their team. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at 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. 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 a 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. "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. 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 Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I'm just happy that it happened. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. September 19, 2020 - Present. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. 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 don't care about the glitz and the glamour. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. Division regular season champion "I am excited to announce Krista Gerlich as our next Lady Raider basketball coach," Hocutt said. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. 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. 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. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. I hope that I can come in here and be anasset to this district. 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. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. 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 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. 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All rights reserved. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 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. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. 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. WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. 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. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. 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. She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. Please enter valid email address to continue. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. 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 people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. 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. 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). 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.