As the University of New Mexico women’s soccer team celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, we are going to catch up with some UNM women’s soccer alums throughout the year – those student-athletes who helped pave the way to make this the program it is today.
Next up is Dawn Trevino – who played for the Lobos from 1997-99. The goalkeeper is eighth on the career goals against average list at 1.90, and she still holds the record for saves in a game, recording 18 against BYU back on October 8, 1999.
– Where are you living and what are you up to?
I’m still living here in my hometown of Albuquerque. I’m currently working for one of the local hospitals as a Quality Clinical Manager, helping to improve the care provided to our patients. I have also been coaching for 18 years, most recently with the Cibola High School program.
– How did attending UNM and being part of the soccer program set you up for success?
Attending UNM and being part of the soccer program taught me perseverance. During my time at UNM I found school to be more challenging than my teammates. During my sophomore year, I was faced with being encouraged by my academic advisor to change my major because of these challenges. But ultimately, I followed the path I had sought after from my first day and graduated with my degree in Exercise Science. I have since been faced with other challenging situations in my life and continue to fight for what I want and what I believe in.
– What do you miss most about playing?
The things I miss most about playing are my teammates and the game itself. My time at UNM, those are some of my favorite years of my life and it’s because of the people I was surrounded by and the lessons I learned on and off the field.
– Do you have a favorite memory (on or off the field) from your playing days?
I have a lot of fun memories from my playing days, so it’s hard to pick only one favorite. An off-the-field memory that always comes to mind are our annual team bonding camping trips. During preseason we would all load up for a couple nights out in the wilderness to work on building team chemistry. Our class skits were always a night full of laughter!
The on-the-field memory that comes to mind are the games against BYU, at BYU especially during my senior season. That was one rough game for us! I vividly remember the drilled pass back from JD (Jayme Dieringer) with pressure on her back. That pass back was more like a shot back, right to my thighs which I was able to control and bring down to my feet and get the ball out of our box.
To this day, I still do not like BYU!
– The ever important question to anyone who has spent time in New Mexico: Red or Green?
When it comes to chile, I like it all. The hotter, the better!