Gerlich, Krista Kirkland 2003-12-12
Krista Lee Gerlich played on the 1993 championship lady raider’s team at Texas Tech University. She is now an assistants coach with the lady basketball team. She discusses her experience as an athlete, student, and now coach and mom.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Krista Kirkland Gerlich
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Date: December 12, 2003
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:40:46
Abstract
Introduction; Background Information; Birth information; Lubbock Tx, November 16, 1970; Parents: Phyllis and Jimmy Gerlich; From Spearman, TX; Currently located; Occupations; Siblings; Grandparents; Dad’s parents; Mom’s parents; Religious background; Political preference; Education; Kindergarten; First Grade; Second Grade through fifth grade; Sixth grade through Sophomore year; Junior and Senior year; Sports background; Basketball camps; Little dribblers; Junior High basketball; Freshman year varsity; Positions; Stature; Other sports involvement; Success in sports: championships; Choosing Texas Tech University; Recruitment; University of Texas vs. Texas Tech University; Role models; Felt she could contribute to Texas Tech University; Impacts towards sports career/success; Athletic arena: Lisa Williams; Father; Coach Sharp; Competitiveness of girls High school basketball; Tournaments; State 1987; Teammates; Sheryl Swoops; Janice Farris; Dana Kersey; Noel Johnson; Kim Pruitt; Melinda White; West Texas; Community support; Junior High/High School level; College level; Sell out against A&M; Transition to college; Good programs and teammates; Difference from high school to collegiate level; Difference in recruitments; Personal transition; Shock as a student adjusting to college; First class size; First semester; Tries to instill study skills in her students; College educational and athletic transition difficulty; Seniors helpful to her; Experience after adjusting to college; Positions/role in basketball at the college level; Most difficult part of experience; Junior year; Autograph signings; Sophomore year experience Turning point; Second conference game; NCAA; Help from teammates; College positions; Skills; Passing ability; Women’s basketball exciting; Junior year; Pizza for points; Senior year; Getting started; Championship banner; Black shoes; At home against Texas; Turning point; Black uniforms against Texas; NCAA winning; West coast games; Career highs; At the airport; Junior year playing Santa Clara; Washington; How Marsha Sharp prepared the team; Atlanta week: Final Four; Attention; Getting to know opponents; Support from fans; Semi finals game vs. Vanderbilt; Rest before national championship; The Game; After the game; Lubbock’s welcome; Trips; Pros and cons of different teaching styles; Personal career; Maturing; Realizing coaching should be her profession; Academics; Favorite classes or instructors; Life after college; Being a female college athlete; WNBA; Southwest conference; View of college as a coach, differences; 2003 team.
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