Coach Retires (The First Time) at 51 Years
View Coach Miller’s farewell speech to the team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC8At1EZVcA&t
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Women’s Fencing Surprises
Georgina Summers and Justine de Grasse became the first pair of North Carolina fencers to medal at the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, winning silver and bronze, respectively, in women’s epee. It didn’t even seem likely midway through Sunday’s women’s team competition. More: https://goheels.com/news/2018/2/26/goheels-exclusive-womens-fencing-surprises-olympic-sports-notes.aspx
Tar Heels Give Miller Win No. 1,500
The North Carolina men’s and women’s fencing teams earned eight wins at the Ohio State Elite Invitational over the weekend, but one stood out from the rest: On Saturday, the Tar Heels gave UNC coach Ron Miller the 1,500th win of his career. More info: https://goheels.com/news/2017/11/6/fencing-tar-heels-give-miller-win-no-1-500.aspx
UNC Fencing Alumni Reunion
Hosted by Mathew Cox and Rebecca Conley, celebrated Coach Miller’s 50th year as Carolina’s Head Fencing Coach.
Sarah Hanvy Sings National Anthem at NCAA Men’s Basketball Semifinal
It won’t be the first time sabre captain Sarah Hanvy has belted out the national anthem before a sporting event this spring, but it will be her biggest stage!
The Tar Heel senior will join student-athletes from the other three Final Four schools – Oregon, Gonzaga and South Carolina – to sing the national anthem before tonight’s NCAA men’s basketball semifinal games in Glendale, Ariz. Proud of you, Sarah! More: https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/4/1/15150580/the-final-four-national-anthem-video
Bozentka 18th at NCAA Championships
Tar Heel junior Meredith Bozentka placed 18th in women’s sabre at the 2017 NCAA Fencing Championships, which wrapped up on Sunday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind. More: https://goheels.com/news/2017/3/30/211538420.aspx
USFCA Award of Merit
In 2016, Miller received the USFCA’s Award of Merit for achievements and contributions to the national sport of fencing. He has served as a USFCA Vice-President and as a member of the C & A Board. He has not only been a central figure in coaching circles both nation-wide and in the Southeast Region, but has been a generous mentor to aspiring coaches throughout his career. It is with great pleasure the Coaches’ Association honors his contributions to our sport and our profession.
Coach Ronald Miller was awarded the 2016 Award of Merit at the December NORTH AMERICAN CUP in Richmond VA, by The United States Fencing Coaches Association. “For Career Contributions To The Coaching And Teaching Of Fencing”, the plaque was presented by the President of the USFCA. Peter Burchard.
Fevry Leads Tar Heel Women at Garrett Penn State Open
Freshman Carlexa Fevry led UNC Saturday as the Carolina women’s fencing team competed at the Garrett Penn State Open in University Park, Pa. Fevry’s fifth place finish in the women’s foil field of 42 was the Tar Heels’ best of the day. More: https://goheels.com/news/2016/11/20/211309704.aspx