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Iconic coach Mary Wise retiring after 34 years with Gators volleyball

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GAINESVILLE — UF’s iconic volleyball coach Mary Wise, a 1,000-game winner and 25-time SEC champion, is retiring after 34 years in Gainesville, the school announced. Wise shared her plans with her team Thursday evening, ending an era of incredible success. The 65-year-old arrived in Gainesville in 1991 and led the Gators to NCAA Tournament every season, marking the third-longest streak in Division I history. Wise’s 1,068 total wins are fourth mos…

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'Icon' Wise retires as Florida volleyball coach

Women's volleyball coach Mary Wise, whose 1,068 career wins are the fourth-most in NCAA Division I history, has retired after 34 years at Florida.

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Iconic coach Mary Wise retiring after 34 years with Gators volleyball

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Another NCAA Volleyball Coach Announces Shocking Retirement After 43 Years of Service

It is as if last week’s announcement wasn’t enough to break the hearts of NCAA volleyball fans in the country. While the community still reels from the Nebraska Huskers’ iconic coach John Cook‘s retirement news, another Goliath of the sport added to the sadness only hours ago. This time, it’s Florida Gators veteran coach Mary Wise. After almost five decades of service as an NCAA volleyball coach in various designations, the 13x SEC Coach of The …

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Legendary Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise announced Thursday she is retiring. Wise wrapped up her 34th season with the Gators in December 2024 in the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal. A message from Coach Wise 🧡💙#GoGators pic.twitter.com/VjpyMI7VcI — Gators Volleyball (@GatorsVB) February 6, 2025 Endless Accomplishments In her 34 seasons with Florida, Wise led the Gators to 987 wins, which is the seventh-most by any Division I coach at o…

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