Mia Hamm Quotes
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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 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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No-one gets an iron-clad guarantee of success. Certainly, factors like opportunity, luck and timing are important. But the backbone of success is usually found in old-fashioned, basic concepts like hard work, determination, good planning and perseverance.
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Sports can do so much. They've given me a framework: meeting new people, confidence, self-esteem, discipline, motivation. All these things I learned, whether I knew I was learning them or not, through sports.
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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
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Every single day I wake up and commit myself to becoming a better player. Some days it happens, and some days it doesn't. Sure, there are games I'm going to dominate and there are going to be games when I struggle. But it doesn't mean I give up.
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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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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 played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
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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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I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
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I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
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I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes.
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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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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.
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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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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 love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.
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A winner is that person who gets up one more time than she is knocked down.
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The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.
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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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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.
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Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.