Gerland took over as reserve team manager in 2001. During his time as reserve team manager, he would go on to manage players like Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Thomas Müller, Holger Badstuber, and David Alaba. His first training session was on 25 June 2001.
Gerland assumed charge of the reserve squad in 2001. Under his tenure as reserve team manager, he would go on to oversee players such as Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Thomas Müller, Holger Badstuber, and David Alaba. His inaugural coaching session took place on June 25, 2001.