Florida's legendary former volleyball coach Mary Wise takes analyst role with ESPN
Former Gators volleyball head coach and cornerstone of the program, Mary Wise, will join ESPN as a women's college volleyball analyst for the upcoming 2025 season. She retired from her three-decade-long gig this past February and will debut on the national stage on Sunday, August 24, during ESPN's coverage of the AVCA First Serve in Lincoln, Nebraska.
"I'm honored to join ESPN and remain in the college volleyball landscape," Wise said. "I've seen firsthand the growth of the game and how ESPN has played a significant role. I'm excited to continue contributing to the sport I love from this new perspective."
ESPN's studio coverage for the season-opening doubleheader will include the Orange and Blue taking on the Pitt Panthers. Wise will remain part of the broadcast team throughout the season, leading up to the 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship in December.
Mary Wise's legacy at Florida
Wise finished her career at Florida with 1,068 wins, amassing the most all-time for a female head coach in Division I women's volleyball while also tallying 25 SEC Championships and eight NCAA National Semifinal appearances. She was a 15-time SEC Coach of the Year, leading the Gators to 30 NCAA Regional Semifinal appearances and 34 consecutive NCAA Tournament berths. She was also listed among USA Volleyball's All-Time Great Coaches.
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