Foley's successful hires also include Becky Burleigh, the first and only coach of the fledgling Florida Gators women's soccer program that won the 1998 national title, and more recently, Tim Walton, whose Gators softball team advanced to the Women's College World Series in four consecutive seasons from 2008 to 2011. Foley has also maintained successful and long-term relationships with iconic coaches who were hired before he became athletic director, most notably men's golf coach Buddy Alexander and volleyball coach Mary Wise. Though he demonstrates a fierce loyalty to coaches that bring success to Florida, Foley has proven willing to remove unsuccessful coaches, at times quickly, when he has become convinced a change was necessary.
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