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If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.

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Mia Hamm
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 17
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
Selma
Alabama
Mariel Margaret Hamm
Mariel Margaret Hamm-Garciaparra
Motivational
Sports
Passion
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I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
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I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.
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People ask me, 'Would you ever want to play professional golf?' And I'm like, 'No. No, no, no, no. Just because I can hit a good shot every now and then doesn't make me a pro.'
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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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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.
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I don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to.
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My coach said I ran like a girl, I said if he could run a little faster he could too
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Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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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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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
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I know I wouldn't be here, and all of us wouldn't be here, without certain sacrifices and certain stands that people have made -- not just women, but men stepping up and supporting what we do and how we do it.
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Chicken, brown rice, and veggies is a great healthy dinner option. It's full of whole grains and protein, and will keep you full for a long time.
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When players go out and train on their own, they usually do it at half speed. This kind of training is valuable, but it doesn't prepare you for competition, where you must perform at full throttle. So the trick is to schedule regular sessions of intense practice, while always leaving time to juggle and generally goof around with the ball
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English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.
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The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.
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Success breeds success.
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I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.
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