70 Quotes by Mia Hamm

I make a lot of mistakes, too, and I'm constantly re-evaluating how I'm doing things and trying to be better every day, whether it's as a mom or taking care of myself.

Take your victories, whatever they might be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

Somewhere behind the athlete you've become, and the hours of practice, and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her.

I've worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down, and I will not let myself down.

Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back play for her.

I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.

As a mother I think you often get so caught up in trying to take care of everyone else that you forget to take care of yourself. But I'm a much better wife and mother when I take the time to take care of myself.

Sports are not about awards or world championships, though those are great. They're about the relationships we have with each other.

If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.

I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.

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.

Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.

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.

I was given a tremendous gift in terms of athleticism. Maybe it was because I wasn't so confident in other areas.

I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.

The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.

Sports can do so much. They've given me a framework: meeting new people, confidence, self-esteem, discipline, motivation. All these things I learned, whether I knew I was learning them or not, through sports.

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.

I got to experience soccer at the highest level at a young age; I decided I wanted to be part of that for as long as possible.

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.

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.

I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes.

The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness.

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.'

If a team intimidate you physically and you let them, they've won.

You don't just want to beat a team. You want to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see your face again.

It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.

I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger.

Anson Dorrance ... left me a short, encouraging note: The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when nobody else is watching.

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.

Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.

English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.

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.

I am a member of the team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.

Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her.

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

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.

The team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.

Success breeds success.

A winner is that person who gets up one more time than she is knocked down.

Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back… play for her.

I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.

It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.

I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.

Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.

I don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to.

I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.

Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.

I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.

The person that said winning isn't everything, never won anything.

Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.

I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.

True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.

Follow your heart and make it your decision.

I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.

There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.

Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.

Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.

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.

You may get skinned knees and elbows, but it's worth it if you score a spectacular goal.

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.

It is not sacrifice if you love what you're doing.

If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.

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.

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.

I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.

I've worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.