[1] On October 17, 1964, Gerela led the New Westminster Royals to a 5–1 victory over the UBC Thunderbirds with two goals.
Gerela was head coach of the Capilano College Blues women's soccer team from 1992 to 1994.
[4] He is married to Silvana Burtini, a police officer and formerly with the WUSA's Carolina Courage and a past member of Canada women's national soccer team.
[3] He was a member of the 1979 Vancouver Whitecaps, who in 2011 were recognized as a Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Team of Distinction.
[5] Gerela played two games (as a punter) for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1968.