Mary Wise, the architect of one of the most storied programs in NCAA Division I volleyball history, finished her 34th season at the helm of the Gators in the 2024 season.Wise’s accomplishments since being named head coach of the Gators in 1991 are nothing short of unprecedented. Wise By The Numbers. 1,068 – Career Victories (4th-most in Division I history)

4 days ago · Gators volleyball coach Mary Wise retires after 987 wins and 34 consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament during her UF tenure. ... In the regular-season home finale of 1991, Wise's first season as Florida's volleyball coach, the Gators hosted Florida State at the O'Connell Center. Wise and her Gators had exceeded outside expectations, ranked ...

Mary Wise (born August 8, 1959), née Mary Fischl, is an American college volleyball coach, former player and author. Wise is the current head coach of the Florida Gators women's volleyball team of the University of Florida.

4 days ago · In the regular-season home finale of 1991, Wise's first season as Florida's volleyball coach, the Gators hosted Florida State at the O'Connell Center. Wise and her Gators had exceeded outside expectations, ranked fifth in the nation, and were chasing their 30th win when the Seminoles came to town.

3 days ago · An era of excellence comes to a close in Gainesville with the announcement of volleyball head coach Mary Wise's retirement. The legendary leader of the netted court's decision was announced on Thursday during a team meeting, marking the end of an illustrious 34-year tenure with the Orange and Blue — the longest head coaching tenure in UF athletics history.

3 days ago · Wise has a 987-150 (.868) record at Florida and a 1,068-213 (.834) mark overall. She spent four years at Iowa State (1981-84) — at 21, she became the youngest head coach in Division I history at ...

3 days ago · UF volleyball coach Mary Wise, shown during the 2017 NCAA Tournament against Stanford, is retiring after 34 seasons, 987 wins and 25 SEC titles wtih the Gators. (Tim Casey/UAA Communications)

3 days ago · GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida women’s volleyball coach Mary Wise, who has the fourth-most wins in NCAA Division I history, announced her retirement Thursday. Wise, 65, formally stepped down following a team meeting and ended a 34-year tenure in Gainesville during which she led the Gators to the NCAA Tournament every season.

3 days ago · Mary Wise led the Gators to eight Final Four appearances and 25 SEC championships since becoming women's volleyball coach in 1991. ... Courtesy Matt Stamey/Florida. Wise has a 987-150 (.868 ...

3 days ago · Mary Wise, head coach of Florida Gators volleyball since 1991, announced her retirement Thursday. Wise led the Gators to 25 SEC titles in 34 seasons, reaching the NCAA Tournament every year and ...