After nearly 10 incredible years, my time with @RiceAthletics comes to a close today. I’m so thankful to the rich community who made our time forever memorable. It’s with feelings of immense gratitude that we depart and embark on our next journey with the @PepperdineWaves!
Tanner Gardner
11.8K posts
Director of Athletics at Pepperdine, Formerly Rice Athletics, Stanford student-athlete, HBS grad, and BCG
Malibu, CA
Joined July 2010
- NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR @KeepStanfordWRE!! Money is raised, program is nationally competitive and a gem in the @Stanford Athletics program. I URGE the university to do the right thing and engage in finding a better solution. This program can’t go away.
- Pepperdine nights just hit different…. Something special brewing in Malibu!
- What a weekend for @RiceAthletics @RiceWBB sets home attendance record @RiceBasketball clinches spot in @ConferenceUSA tournament @RiceBaseball gets 2 top 25 Ws @RiceSwimming earns runner up finish at @ConferenceUSA championships @RiceTennis beats ranked opponent 👏 👏
- Seems like a good time to have a look at @RiceAthletics women’s teams with Top 25(ish) national rankings... @RiceTFXC - 14 @RiceVolleyball - 23 @RiceSoccer - 25 and sure to higher after advancing to the Sweet 16! @RiceWBB - 26 Great time to be an 🦉
- 8/1/2014: changed careers to pursue my passion for something that changed my life. 8/1/2019: Still wake up every day excited and motivated to serve our tremendous student-athletes. Thankful to @RiceAthletics & @jkarlgaard for the opportunity!
- Today officially marks my one year leading Pepperdine Athletics. I feel immense gratitude to be leading at an institution seeking to glorify God in all we do, including athletics. Thanks to all who have made the year special and here is to another great year ahead!
- Thrilled to be leading the @PepperdineWaves and to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and community! Future is bright! 🌊
- Lot of things I could say, but the bracket says it all. Go 🌊!
- Grateful to officially have the family on the ground in Malibu for @pepperdine NSO. The new year is upon us and the future is bright for the @PepperdineWaves!
- Thrilling victory for @RiceFootball to clinch a spot in the post-season. One of the great blessings of my job is the opportunity to integrate family. Special to be able to take in the moment with my son!
- One last run around South Main before heading West!
- 4th freshman All-American in Stanford Wrestling history. All in the last 5 years. Program is literally in the best position it has ever been.Redshirt-Freshman Jaden Abas is your 7th Place All-American!!! #KeepStanfordWrestling | #ForTheFamily

















