She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. "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. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I think Texas Tech did a great job.. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, J.T. 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. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. 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. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. "I couldn't do any of this without "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". 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). 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. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. "Coach Gerlich is a phenomenal coach and an even better person she has been a mentor a friend and family to me. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. 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. 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. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. "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. During the search process, Gerlich brought up her 2015 public intoxication charge in which she served a two-game suspension while coaching at UT-Arlington, according to KAMC Sports Director David Collier. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. Conference tournament champion. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. pic.twitter.com/3NMzLrvvA2. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. 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. 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. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. "A lot of those same concepts that all programs want. Conference regular season champion Ill sure be pulling for her, I know that.. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." She was a 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. You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. She was pretty big. Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Postseason invitational champion Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. 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. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. So perspective, right? They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". 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). She's outgoing. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. 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. Division regular season champion 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. 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'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. 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 built for Texas Tech. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. WebRelatives & Associates. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. September 19, 2020 - Present. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. Tech closes the regular season at No. Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. 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. 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. This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. ! On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. She also coached 2015 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Rebekah VanDijk and 2020 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year Marie Benson. 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. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. First published on February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM. Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. [9], National champion Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC 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.
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