Quotes by Mia Hamm

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.

— Mia Hamm

Success

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.

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

Follow your heart and make it your decision.

— Mia Hamm

Love

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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.

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Love

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

— Mia Hamm

Happiness

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.

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

Success breeds success.

— Mia Hamm

Success

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

— Mia Hamm

Success

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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.

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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.

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Hope

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom

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

— Mia Hamm

Wisdom