More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". "I am so excited for Coach Gerlich and the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. Cierra Johnson - Former UTA player 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.". She wore her hair just like she wears it now. Krista Gerlich - Wikipedia She was pretty big. 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. 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. 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. 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." Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. "'Let's do this one more time.'". ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. I hope that I can come in here and be anasset to this district. "I couldn't do any of this without The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. Krista Gerlich Tabbed as Lady Raider Head Coach She inherited a 284 Lone Star Champion Lady Buff program that lost in the South Central Region Tournament semifinals, including Lone Star player of the year Emily Brister.[6]. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player 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 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. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! Her first full season began in October, 2013. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! so excited to be apart of the cowgirl family! She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. "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. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. Copyright 2022 KCBD. Division regular season and conference tournament champion "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. 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. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. ^ "Spearman's Krista Kirkland Gerlich Named WTAMU Women's Basketball Coach". High Plains Observer. ^ Detherage, Travis (2013-04-11). "Krista Gerlich hired as women's basketball head coach". The Shorthorn. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. 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. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." 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. 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. That's obviously a big positive.". 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. But you'll also see She stands as the program's all-time winningest coach at UTA, accumulating 121 of her 289 career wins as a collegiate head coach at the helm of the Lady Mav program. Gerlich 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. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. Ferrell, Scott power Tech past TCU - Texas Tech Red Raiders Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach She has already signed to play college ball next season at Oklahoma State. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. Tech closes the regular season at No. Postseason invitational champion Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. She was a Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders Prior to his appointment, Bryan Gerlich was the athletic director for Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District since 2015. 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. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. 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. Currently, Krista is single. Five Stories, One Family. This is Lady Raider Basketball - Texas Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "I don't really know a whole lot about them yet," Bryan Gerlich said when asked about his vision for the Frenship athletic program. / CBS Texas. Krista Gerlich - Head Coach, Women's Basketball - Staff Directory 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 is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. 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. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. 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. 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. The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." Gerlich 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. The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. Family of Texas Tech Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine, "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. Gerlich met the 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.". Krista Gerlich 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. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. She Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. 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. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. 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. ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. 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. I love you Coach Gerlich!" So perspective, right? 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.
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