Mielke is a natural defender, and her passion and work ethic show in the way she competes on every possession. Her footwork and body positioning are phenomenal, especially when she is matched up against talented dodgers. An attacker can throw multiple moves at her and seemingly do everything right, yet Mielke still finds a way to stay in front and shut the possession down. She is the type of defender attackers hate going against because beating her once is difficult, and she will make you work for absolutely everything. Mielke plays aggressive, physical defense while remaining fundamentally sound, and her strength is noticeable when opponents try to initiate contact against her. She is also a ground ball machine who immediately brings speed and momentum into transition after gaining possession. Her hustle never disappears, and she plays like someone willing to do whatever it takes to help her team win. She is exactly the type of strong, competitive defender you want on your side.