Tully Gymnasium

Tully Gymnasium has been home to Florida State volleyball for many years. Overall, the friendly confines of the gymnasium have been good to the Seminoles, as they have accumulated a record of 287-99 on their home court for a winning percentage of .744 in the past 28 years in the facility.

The facility, which was constructed in 1956, was named for the late Robert Henry (Bobby) Tully, a 1952 FSU graduate and football player. Active on campus, Tully was a member of the Gold Key, ODK, the Arnold Air Society and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He died in May of 1954 after battling illness.

With a capacity of 1,500, the gymnasium has undergone several renovations in recent years. Prior to the 2004 season, the playing floor was replaced with a new state-of-the-art Nike Shox floor. New lighting was added before the 1999 season. Tully Gymnasium features new arena-style padded seating with armrests, which were installed to create a more comfortable atmosphere for Seminole fans, while watching Florida State volleyball.

On November 2, 2000 in a special ceremony, Florida State dedicated the floor of Tully Gymnasium to Lucy McDaniel, the first woman in the state of Florida to donate more than one million dollars to a women's athletic program.

The facility became known as the Lucy McDaniel Volleyball Arena at Tully Gymnasium prior to the 2001 season, in honor of the wonderful gifts and support that McDaniel has provided to the Lady Seminole volleyball program and Florida State athletics.

The dedication ceremony included an address from Athletic Director Dave Hart, Jr., as well as an appearance by University President and Florida State volleyball fan, Sandy D'Alemberte. Former head coach Dr. Cecile Reynaud said a few words regarding the magnificent gift, which was followed by a touching tribute by FSU volleyball players Kristin Frye and Martha Hamilton. Frye presented McDaniel with a ball signed by all the players followed by poem written by Hamilton about the relationship of the 2000 squad with McDaniel.

McDaniel first gave $100,000 to endow volleyball scholarships at Florida State and later donated another $50,000 so the team could take a European tour in May of 2000. McDaniel wanted to do more, she asked her accountant to run through her financial statements to see what she would be able to give now and later in her will. After gathering the information from her accountant, she called Seminole Boosters' Planned Giving Director Joel Padgett and started the process.

Directions

FROM: Interstate 10
I-10 to Exit 209A. Go West on HWY 90 to Monroe St. Make a left and go South on Monroe St. to Jefferson St. Make a right (Becomes Pensacola St.) and follow to Chieftan Way. Make a right onto Chieftan Way into campus. The Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center will be the first building on your right, followed by Tully Gymnasium and Scott Speicher Tennis Center. The Soccer Field will be directly across from Tully Gymnasium on the left, followed by Mike Long Track.

FROM: Airport
Go South on Capital Circle to Lake Bradford Rd. Make a left and take Lake Bradford Rd. to Stadium Dr. Make a right onto Stadium Dr. and follow to Pensacola St. Make a left onto Pensacola St., follow to Chieftan Way and make a right. The Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center will be the first building on your right, followed by Tully Gymnasium and Scott Speicher Tennis Center. The Soccer Field will be directly across from Tully Gymnasium on the left, followed by Mike Long Track.

FROM: HWY 90 West (Quincy)
Go East on HWY 90 (Tennessee St.) to Ocala St. Make a right and take Ocala St. to Pensacola St. Make a left and go East on Pensacola St. to Chieftan Way. Make a left onto Chieftan Way. The Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center will be the first building on your right, followed by Tully Gymnasium and Scott Speicher Tennis Center. The Soccer Field will be directly across from Tully Gymnasium on the left, followed by Mike Long Track.

FROM: Route 319 (Thomasville Rd.)
Take Thomasville Rd. to Monroe St. Make a left and go South on Monroe St. to Jefferson St. Make a right onto Jefferson St. (Becomes Pensacola St.) and follow to Chieftan Way. Make a right onto Chieftan Way. The Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center will be the first building on your right, followed by Tully Gymnasium and Scott Speicher Tennis Center. The Soccer Field will be directly across from Tully Gymnasium on the left, followed by Mike Long Track.