Mia Hamm Quotes
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Every day I look for ways to be inspired, to learn and to grow. And trying to be the best for my kids, my husband and my family. One thing I really wanna do is being there for my kids, be part of my siblings and my parents.
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Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her.
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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
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Focus on what you know you can do. Know what you're capable of on any given day, and what you can count on. Do the simple things well, and then use the confidence to build up the rest of your game. Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.
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I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger.
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I got to experience soccer at the highest level at a young age; I decided I wanted to be part of that for as long as possible.
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Experience means you did a lot of things wrong.
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I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
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Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again.
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Every morning, I wake up trying to be the best mom and the best role model for my kids in a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
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I was given a tremendous gift in terms of athleticism. Maybe it was because I wasn't so confident in other areas.
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The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.
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I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.
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I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
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The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.
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I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
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I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.
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It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.
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Goals have never defined me as a player. What has defined me is my impact on the team. If that means passing or playing defense to win, I'll do it.
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I'm not someone who goes around the locker room before a game trying to motivate my teammates. I don't say a lot before the game. I don't say a lot in general. It takes too much energy to do that.
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Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together. And the great thing about a scramble, there's less pressure because you don't feel like every shot has to be your shot.