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The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.

Mia Hamm

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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
Determination
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Hard
Work
Good
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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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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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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.
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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
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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 don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to.
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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 played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
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Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.
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You're worth the investment in yourself and what you feel, you can and want to be
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If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.
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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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I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
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Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.
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I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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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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I don't want to sit and look at all the trophies. I don't want to live in the past -- I want to live now!
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Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.
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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
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I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
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