Maya Borden '19 Recruiting Profile

By 10 years old I had already tried a multitude of sports. I had played lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball and I had even tried ballet. I was a quick learner and did well at all of them (except for maybe ballet!) but none of them seemed to stick.  Then I decided to play hockey. My dad had played and I watched the game a lot. So when I demanded to play yet another sport, my parents were more than happy to comply. We went to the used sports gear store and bought equipment to start the small “learn to play hockey” program at my local rink. I immediately fell in love with the sport but didn’t yet know that these first steps would take me through high school hockey, to elite camps, to club hockey, to 5 a.m. practices and to 10 p.m. games.

 Through hockey I have learned that I am extremely competitive and a good leader. From trying to win every single faceoff (including at practices!) to playing to the last second of every game, I like to win.  I’m not afraid to receive and give constructive criticism and I’ve learned that I am good at asserting my opinion in a respectful and appropriate manner to my teammates and coaches.  I’ve been told that I am an extrovert and a very strong communicator, both on and off the ice.

 I want to pursue a four-year education studying psychology and would love to enter the psychiatric field. I also know that I want hockey to be part of my collegiate life. Hockey keeps me grounded, helps me with time management, and teaches me new lessons every time I step onto the ice. It would be an honor to be on your team and show you just how strong of a leader I am as well as how motivated I am to continue this great sport.