Mia Hamm
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Mia Hamm
Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm-Garciaparrais a retired American professional association football player and two time olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup winner. Hamm played many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the Washington Freedom. Hamm held the record for international goals, more than any other player, male or female, in the history of soccer, until 2013 when fellow American Abby Wambach scored her 159th goal to break...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth17 March 1972
CitySelma, AL
CountryUnited States of America
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.
The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness.
The person that said winning isn't everything, never won anything.
We play because we love the game, we love each other, and we love to win.
I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
If a team intimidate you physically and you let them, they've won.
Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.
English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.
You're worth the investment in yourself and what you feel, you can and want to be
I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes.
Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.
I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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.