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Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.

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
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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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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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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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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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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.
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I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
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It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.
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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 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'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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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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I could sit there and eat pasta all day long and not worry about it when I was younger, and now I really have to focus on making sure I set a good example for my kids.
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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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If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.
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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 single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.
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