With one goal allowed through four games, University of New Hampshire senior women’s soccer goalkeeper Mimi Borkan lowered her career goals-against average to 0.99 — the lowest in program history.

A two-year captain, the former Medfield High girls’ ice hockey and soccer goalie was named America East Player of the week Aug. 29 after back-to-back shutouts against Manhattan College and Central Connecticut State.

“Mimi’s been a rock back there with her presence and leadership,’’ said UNH head coach Steve Welham, whose team was 2-0-2 and slated to play this weekend at the Demon Deacon Challenge at Wake Forest University. “We rely on her ability to command balls in the air, she keeps our back line calm, and she’s comfortable in big games.’’

As a sophomore, Borkan backstopped the Wildcats to their first America East tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA Division 1 tournament.

A kinesiology/sports studies major and a four-year-starter, Borkan, 21, posted nine shutouts last season to tie a program record.

Borkan helped spark Medfield to a pair of state girls’ soccer championships and its first Southeastern Mass. Girls’ Hockey league title.

Her mother, Paula, was a track and cross-country athlete at Medfield High.

Q. When did you first play goal in soccer?

A. At age 8 for Medfield youth soccer and I’ve never stopped playing the position since. Even at age 4 playing prekindergarten soccer, I used to stand between the flags and try to play goalie when we weren’t supposed to.

Q. What did you do to prepare for this season?

A. I played with the Seacoast United team in the Women’s Professional Soccer League over the summer. I was able to play with a couple of my UNH teammates and particularly focused on my decision-making when distributing the ball. I also spent a lot of time working with our strength and conditioning coach, John Ciani.

Q. What has been your favorite course in college?

A. Principles of Coaching my freshman year taught by Dr. Karen Collins, who is also my academic adviser. It was applicable to everything I’ve learned throughout my athletic career and gave me a different perspective as a student-athlete. I’m taking Dr. Collins’s Advanced Coaching course this fall and really looking forward to it.

Q. What are your plans after graduation?

A. To pursue a career in athletic administration, which could involve graduate school.

Q. Knowing you are the last line of defense, how have you approached the goalkeeper’s position?

A. You have to thrive under pressure to be successful and also trust the team in front of you. It helps to have a short memory and quickly forget mistakes so that they don’t affect the next play.

Q. What do you remember about your last high school soccer game?

A. The feeling of being able to celebrate a state championship next to the girls I grew up playing with was incredible. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to go out, but it was bittersweet because it was the last time we would all play together.

Q. What is your role with the UNH Student-Athlete Advisory Committee?

A. We’re involved in many community causes and one that I’m very passionate about is the You Can Play project, which strives for equality and inclusion in sports. I enjoy working together with athletes from other teams to help others and create positive changes in our community.

Q. What other sports do you enjoy recreationally?

A. I enjoy going to the driving range and playing tennis with my friends. I also still love lacing up my skates and playing hockey when I can.

Q. What has been the most rewarding aspect of being a student-athlete?

A. The lifelong friendships and memories I’ve created with teammates and coaches are ones that I will cherish forever.

MARVIN PAVE

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