Mia Hamm
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
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.
I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.
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 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.
I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.
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.'
Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.
Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.
I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.
If a team intimidate you physically and you let them, they've won.
There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger.
I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.