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

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
Confidence
Discipline
Sports
Given
Self
Much
Esteem
Athlete
Motivation

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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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Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.
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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 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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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
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Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.
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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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I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
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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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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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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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Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.
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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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I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
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Success breeds success.
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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 love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
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