Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. I hope that I can come in here and be anasset to this district. 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. She was pretty big. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden 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's not afraid to talk to you. 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. "She was the best one on their team. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. So perspective, right? She's outgoing. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. ", J.T. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at September 2006 - April 2013. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." 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. Ill sure be pulling for her, I know that.. "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. 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. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. 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. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. I am so happy for you and I know Tech will do amazing things because they have a GOATon their hands. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." First published on February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM. Krista Gerlich to coach the Lady Raiders - NewsChannel 10 Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. 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. 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. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. 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. "Coach Gerlich is a winner. That's obviously a big positive.". [9], National champion Tech closes the regular season at No. "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. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. 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. You're not going to find someone more passionate about the game of basketball and helping her players become great women. But you'll also see Women's Basketball Camps WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. 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. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state 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). Tech closes the regular season at No. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. September 19, 2020 - Present. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. 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. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Family of Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine - kcbd.com Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Division regular season and conference tournament champion "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. Gerlich February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM I think Texas Tech did a great job.. 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. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. 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. So yeah, instant attraction. 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). There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. 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. 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. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. 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 First on EverythingLubbock details of Gerlich 5-year, $2.9 (m) Postseason invitational champion "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. Krista Gerlich is the current coach. 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 had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. But there's yet another twist. Krista The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player 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. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at West Texas A&M. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I couldn't do any of this without It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. A year After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. Ferrell, Scott power Tech past TCU - Texas Tech Red Raiders 21 was retired by the Lady Raider program on Dec. 5, 1993, making her one of only three former Lady Raiders to have their numbers retired. 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). 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. 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]. "A lot of those same concepts that all programs want. COACH SPEAK (HC KRISTA GERLICH): "I thought from the start, we had such a great energy about us. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom - KCBD 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. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball 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. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. 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. 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. Krista Gerlich The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. 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