Career
In 1953, during the first Vancouver Sun Tournament of Champions (Youth Provincial Cup Competition Finals) played in Callister Park, Gerela (Powell River) was chosen to be the first "Sun Soccer Boy". On October 17, 1964, Gerela led the New Westminster Royals to a 5 – 1 victory over the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds with two goals. Gerela was head coach of the Capilano College Blues women"s soccer team from 1992 to 1994.
He held the position of technical director at the Wesburn youth soccer club in 2004.
He was the coach of the Croatia Sports Club soccer team in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League"s Premier division. This was the 1979 Vancouver Whitecaps.
Gerela was the head scout. Gerela played two games (as a punter) for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1968.
