After three years with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Federation, Erin Gerlich will become executive director, effective June 8. “I was overwhelmed, but in the best possible way,” Gerlich said. She understands the responsibility of her job, and she has already made a huge impact by spearheading the charge to sanction girls' high school wrestling in Iowa. “I was the administrator of that sport, so I facilitated all of that. But let me say this to the credit of the people of Iowa.” Iowa State had a good turnout. '' Garlich said. Marshalltown High School is one example of participation. “We had no idea how many girls would participate and sign up,” Marshalltown High School athletic director Ryan Isgrig said. The program has grown from 12 to 20 participants, with even more participants expected for next wrestling season. “It's important that girls can do the things that boys have always done. It's not just a boys' sport. It's something girls can do, too,” said Eva Kuserow, a senior at Marshalltown High School. “We created a lot of momentum by using our network of AD calls to get schools to work with us and let them know we were seriously considering the situation before imposing sanctions,” Gerlich said. ” he said. Gerlich said she wants the association to continue to grow the sport off the mat. “We do a lot of really good things. It's about finding some little details and how we highlight them. And our partnerships and sponsorships are like that. How do we do that? How do we grow? How do we continue to emphasize those things?'' She said there couldn't be a better time to become the executive director of the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Federation.Download the free Her KCCI app to stay informed on the go: Apple | Google Play Get the latest headlines from KCCI
After three years with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Federation, Erin Gerlich will move to executive director on June 8th.
“It was overwhelming, but in the best possible way,” Gerlich said.
She understands the responsibility of the job and is already making a big impact by spearheading Iowa's girls high school wrestling sanctioning.
“I was the sports administrator there. I facilitated all of that. But to the credit of the people of Iowa, there was a lot of participation,” Gerlich said.
Marshalltown High School is one example.
“Watching the girls' wrestling program grow was probably one of the most rewarding parts of being an AD,” said Marshalltown High School Athletic Director Ryan Isgrig. , I had no idea whether I would register or not.''
The program has grown from 12 to 20, and we are looking forward to more next wrestling season.
“It's important for girls to be able to do things that boys always do,” said Eva Kuserow, a senior at Marshalltown High School. “It's not a sport that's only for boys. It can be for girls too.”
The momentum started long before the sanctions.
“We've created a lot of momentum by using our network of calls to the advertising office to get schools to work with us and let them know we're taking things seriously,” Gerlich said. .
Gerlich said the association wants to continue growing the sport off the mat.
“We do a lot of really good things. It's about finding some little details and how we highlight them. And our partnerships and sponsorships are like that. How do we do that? How do we continue to emphasize those things?” she said.
She says there couldn't be a better time to take on the role of executive director of the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Federation.
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