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. Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Hocutt Tabs Krista Gerlich as Lady Raider Head Coach - Texas Tech Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom - KCBD 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 coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. 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. Copyright 2020 KCBD. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. 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. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! 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 Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. All rights reserved. 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. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - University of Texas Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders She was a The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. Krista Gerlich Tabbed as Lady Raider Head Coach At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Krista Gerlich - Women's Basketball Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders Krista Gerlich Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach She's not afraid to talk to you. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. 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. So yeah, instant attraction. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. 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. 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. Krista Gerlich - Wikipedia I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. Her daughter, Bryn, is a forward for the Oklahoma State womens basketball team playing in 28 games as a sophomore last season. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. I am so happy for you and I know Tech will do amazing things because they have a GOATon their hands. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. That path includes heading to Stilwater, Oklahoma, instead of Lubbock, Texas, like her mother and her father Brian, who was a linebacker for the Red Raiders. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. So perspective, right? I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. Devin Griffin Former UTA player 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. 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. Bryn Gerlich: Like Mother, Like Daughter - CBS DFW She's outgoing. 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. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. 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. I hope that I can come in here and be anasset to this district. HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Bryan Gerlich hired as Frenship AD, ", J.T. Worked at West Texas A&M University. "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. Gerlich is suspended for unintentionally violating a university policy, according to a press release. "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. Please enter valid email address to continue. Ferrell, Scott power Tech past TCU - Texas Tech Red Raiders Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player September 19, 2020 - Present. Family of Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine - kcbd.com In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. 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. 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. "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." Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC 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. "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. Among the many standouts that Gerlich coached at UTA was four-time All-Sun Belt selection Cierra Johnson, who was named Sun Belt Co-Player of the Year in 2019 and was a two-time Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year pick (2017, 2019). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. Krista Gerlich to coach the Lady Raiders - NewsChannel 10 Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. 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. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. In the past, Krista has also been known as Krista Cruz-gerlich. All rights reserved. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She helped guide the Lady Raiders to two NCAA tournament appearances, including a 24-8 overall record, a 12-4 Big 12 mark and a spot in the Sweet 16 during the 2004-05 campaign. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. 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. Attend a practice across any level of basketball and you'll likely hear the team break down to 'one-two-three FAMILY'. "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. 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. [9], National champion A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. 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.". There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. First on EverythingLubbock details of Gerlich 5-year, $2.9 (m) Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. Bryn Gerlich transferring She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. She She was pretty big. 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. 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.