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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. \u2013 One of the fixtures on the Indiana men\u2019s basketball sideline for nearly a half-century will no longer be present to tend to ailing Indiana players.<\/p>\n
Tim Garl\u2019s last day as Indiana\u2019s basketball athletic trainer is Monday, according to a statement released by his attorney.<\/p>\n
Christopher Lee, an attorney with the Dinsmore & Stohl law firm, sent Hoosiers On SI the statement that announced Garl\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n
\u201cLong time Athletic Trainer for Men\u2019s Basketball at Indiana University, Tim Garl, was informed by Athletic Director,Scott Dolson, that his contract will not be renewed for his 45th basketball season. Dolson informed Garl that he would like a \u201cfresh start\u201d for the IU Basketball Sports Medicine staff.\u00a0 His last day is Monday.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2019Garl feels grateful for the incredible opportunities he has had during his career having served every head coach starting with Bob Knight. He finds it a blessing that a kid from Elkhart, IN could be fortunate enough to participate in both collegiate and international competitions. Tim\u2019s enduring legacy includes being at every IU basketball game for 44 seasons.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2019He would like to especially thank Bob Knight and Ralph Floyd for giving him the opportunity to join the Indiana Family. Also greatly appreciated are all of the head coaches who continued to include him on their staffs through the years. Additionally, Tim would like to thank the players, assistant Coaches, Sports Medicine staff, Doctors, student managers and trainers, support staff and Hoosier Nation for their 4+ decades of support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garl has worked for six different Indiana head coaches and treated hundreds of Indiana men\u2019s basketball players. Garl\u2019s tenure included time with coaches Bob Knight, Mike Davis, Kelvin Sampson, Tom Crean, Archie Miller and Mike Woodson.<\/p>\n
Garl\u2019s departure removes another fixture from the Indiana basketball medical staff. Long-time team doctor Larry Rink retired after the 2025 season.<\/p>\n
Garl came to Indiana after stints at Alabama and Mississippi. Garl also worked with the U.S. Olympic Committee from 1979 to 2012.<\/p>\n
Locally, Garl helped initiate the Hoosier Hills Food Bank food drive in conjunction with the annual Hoosier Hysteria basketball game.<\/p>\n