Mia Hamm Quotes - Page 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Success breeds success.

Experience means you did a lot of things wrong.

You're worth the investment in yourself and what you feel, you can and want to be

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

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

I know I wouldn't be here, and all of us wouldn't be here, without certain sacrifices and certain stands that people have made -- not just women, but men stepping up and supporting what we do and how we do it.

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

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

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

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.

I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.

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.

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.'