I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." I think Texas Tech did a great job.. 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. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. 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 Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! 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 it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. "A lot of those same concepts that all programs want. According to a statement sent by Frenship ISD, Catney "oversaw the expansion of the athletic program through facility improvements and the creation of new student opportunities, including the first Frenship High Schoolwrestling team.". 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. 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. Tech closes the regular season at No. "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." "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. All rights reserved. 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. "I've shared it with my team as an example of a growing experience to acknowledge that we aren't all perfect and that everyone makes mistakes." & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. 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. 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. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion 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 coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. 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). 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. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. Copyright 2020 KCBD. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "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. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. She was a 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 was a 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. 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. 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. Conference tournament champion. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ferrell arrived in West Texas and took to her teammates like old friends. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. I was so blessed to have her as my coach at UTA and am so excited to see her do amazing things at Texas Tech." After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. 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. So perspective, right? Gerlich entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. Please enter valid email address to continue. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". All rights reserved. New Frenship ISD athletic director Bryan Gerlich on the new gig. "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. 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. 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. But you'll also see 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 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. The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. [9], National champion Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! 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. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. "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 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.". "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. Gerlich will replace Marlene Stollings, who spent two seasons with the Lady Raiders before she was terminated on Aug. 6, a day after USA TODAY published an article detailing verbal abuse toward players. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Her daughter, Bryn, is a forward for the Oklahoma State womens basketball team playing in 28 games as a sophomore last season. They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. 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). ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Both her coaching style and ability to build strong relationships within her locker room as well as the community will bode well for her. Her program. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. She has already signed to play college ball next season at Oklahoma State. KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (3/1/23), KAMC and Carpet Tech Celebrating Teachers Sweepstakes, KLBK celebrates 70 years, first TV station in Lubbock, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings "Coach Gerlich is a phenomenal coach and an even better person she has been a mentor a friend and family to me. 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." On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at West Texas A&M. / CBS Texas. so excited to be apart of the cowgirl family! 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. They have a daughter She's not afraid to talk to you. "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. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. "'Let's do this one more time.'". 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. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. 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. ! The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. 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. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. She was a As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. 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. 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. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM "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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Both mother and daughter admit, if UTA and Oklahoma State face off during Bryn's college career, they both will do whatever it takes to win. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. Division regular season and conference tournament champion "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. "We had a talented pool of candidates, and after a very competitive hiring process, Gerlich stood out as the best for Frenship," Frenship ISD superintendent Dr. Michelle McCord said in a news release. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. ", J.T. The couple has a daughter, She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. She wore her hair just like she wears it now. Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. All rights reserved. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. 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. Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebRelatives & Associates. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. 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. From her first season to second with the Lady Mavericks, Gerlich had the second-largest Division I turnaround, going from four wins (2013-14) to 17 victories (2014-15). Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. 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.

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