معرفی
Merrilee Wroten, known as 'Mimi,' is a distinguished faculty member at Sweet Briar College, serving as Director of the Riding Program, Interim Director of Athletics, and Head NCEA Coach. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Sweet Briar College (1993). Her expertise spans equestrian sports, coaching, and athlete development.
Education:
- B.A., Psychology, Sweet Briar College
Research Interests: Mimi focuses on advancing equestrian education, coaching methodologies, and fostering leadership through sport. She emphasizes the application of discipline and perseverance in both athletic and academic contexts.
Awards & Recognition:
- Recipient of the 2010 USHJA Professional Service Award
- ECAC Coach of the Year (2022)
- NCEA Team Sportsmanship Award (2018, 2019)
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021)
Advising & Achievements:
- Coached NCEA National Championship teams since 2017
- Guided teams to ECAC Conference Single Discipline Championship (2022) and NCEA Single Discipline Champion Team (2021)
- Produced individual and team champions in NCEA, IHSA, ODAC, and ANRC formats
Labs/Teams: Leads the Sweet Briar NCEA equestrian team, hunter show team, and fall field team. Her programs are nationally recognized for excellence and sportsmanship.
