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 succeeded in a supporting managerial role in 2001. As reserve team manager, he would later guide notable players like Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Thomas Müller, Holger Badstuber, and David Alaba. His first coaching session occurred on June 25, 2001.