Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Jillian Krick enters her fourth season as head coach at Gardner-Webb in 2019, and has the young program squarely headed in the right direction.

In her three seasons in charge, Krick has continued to build her program with tireless effort and attention to detail. Her Runnin' Bulldogs showed great improvement in 2018 and saw four student-athletes earn postseason recognition from the Big South Conference – a new program record.

Prior to being appointed head coach in 2016, Krick served as an assistant coach in Gardner-Webb's inaugural season. She led GWU to a new single-season wins record in her first campaign as head coach.

Krick joined the Gardner-Webb coaching staff after her playing career at Liberty University. She played in 57 games for the Flames and made 47 starts. 

Krick’s leadership ability was on display as a student-athlete, as she was named a team captain during her senior season. She was also active in the community during her time in Lynchburg, Va., helping coach the JAB Lacrosse club for girls age 13-18 – as well as helping mentor children in area elementary schools.

Krick, a native of Harrisburg, Pa., earned a degree in family and child development (psychology minor) from Liberty University in May, 2013. She graduated with a Master’s degree in human services/criminal justice from Liberty in 2014.