After 34 seasons at the University of Florida, legendary volleyball head coach Mary Wise is calling it a career. The announcement was made on Thursday evening. During her time with the Florida Gators,

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 Thursday evening, ending an era of incredible success.

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After 34 years at the helm of the Florida Gators volleyball program, Mary Wise announced her decision to retire as head coach.

The longest-tenured coach on UF’s campus, Mary Wise, announced her retirement Thursday after 34 years as Florida’s head volleyball coach.