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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.

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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
Confidence
Discipline
Sports
Given
Self
Much
Esteem
Athlete
Motivation

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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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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
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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 hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
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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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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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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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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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Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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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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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 could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
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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 played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
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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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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
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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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If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.
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I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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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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