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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. Gerlich is suspended for unintentionally violating a university policy, according to a press release. 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. Krista Gerlich is the current coach. 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. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. 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. A year "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. 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. Both her coaching style and ability to build strong relationships within her locker room as well as the community will bode well for her. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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 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. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. Prior to his appointment, Bryan Gerlich was the athletic director for Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District since 2015. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. September 2006 - April 2013. She has already signed to play college ball next season at Oklahoma State. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. 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. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. 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. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player 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. Postseason invitational champion Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! 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. pic.twitter.com/3NMzLrvvA2. 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The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. 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. Conference regular season champion Ill sure be pulling for her, I know that.. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! "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. , 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. The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. 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. Division regular season champion Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Copyright 2022 KCBD. 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. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. My mom and I are literally getting to live out our dreams together. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. 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. "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. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! "A lot of those same concepts that all programs want. 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.". According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. "I couldn't do any of this without The coach added Ferrell "breathes confidence" into her teammates, whom each have a personalized nickname from the forward. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. "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. "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. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. 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]. Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. Cierra Johnson - Former UTA player
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We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "I don't really know a whole lot about them yet," Bryan Gerlich said when asked about his vision for the Frenship athletic program. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. I love you Coach Gerlich!" So perspective, right? 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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). 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. For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. 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. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. 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. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. "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. 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 Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. 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). 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. Worked at West Texas A&M University. 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. Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. 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. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. 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. Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. I think shes a program builder just because shes going to do things the right way and recruit the right kind of people and put a style of play out there that people will enjoy watching. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! In 1988, she helped Spearman HS claim the cross country state championship and was a four time all-state selection in cross country. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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). After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. 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. "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. ^ "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. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at West Texas A&M. "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington
I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". 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 is such a great addition to Texas Tech. 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. The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears.