It’s been a whirlwind for Gard since he was informed by Ryan during the afternoon of Dec. 15 that Ryan would retire, effectively immediately, following a game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi later that day. To help him through the chaos, Gard has tried to lean on the advice he’s received since he got into the coaching business 25 years ago, as a way to fill a competitive void while also getting to work in athletics and with young people — two of his major areas of interest.
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