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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.

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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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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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
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Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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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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I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.
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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 played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.
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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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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
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I don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to.
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Experience means you did a lot of things wrong.
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I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
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I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
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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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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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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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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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I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
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