120 Quotes by Mia Hamm

We play because we love the game, we love each other, and we love to win.

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

My coach said I ran like a girl, I said if he could run a little faster he could too.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.