Mia Hamm Quotes
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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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My coach said I ran like a girl, I said if he could run a little faster he could too
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Being a good teammate is when you try to sprint down a ball that everyone thinks is going out of bounds. But you go after it anyways and you get it.
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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
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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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Every single day I wake up and commit myself to becoming a better player. Some days it happens, and some days it doesn't. Sure, there are games I'm going to dominate and there are going to be games when I struggle. But it doesn't mean I give up.
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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
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English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.
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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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Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.
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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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If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.
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I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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Follow your heart and make it your decision.
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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 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 could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
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Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.
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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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Success breeds success.
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I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.
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A winner is that person who gets up one more time than she is knocked down.
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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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I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
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I'm a part of a team, and I'm no better or any worse than any single player on this team. That's the approach I've always had and will continue to have. It's not about me. It has never been all about me. If it had, this would have been a really lonely journey.
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Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.
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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 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 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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