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Binding: Paperback
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Quill
Manufacturer: Quill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: August 01, 2000
Publisher: Quill
Sales Rank: 796489
Studio: Quill
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Product Description:
For the more than seven million girls from knobby-kneed tykes to high school and college stars who are tearing across the country chasing a soccer ball and dreams of glory, there is one name that eclipses all others, male or female: Mia Hamm. With her cheetahlike acceleration and lightning-bolt shot, Hamm has broken nearly every record in her sport, while winning with her teammates the 1999 Women's World Cup and galvanizing a whole new generation of fans and players. Go for the Goal is not only the inspiring story of how a tiny suburban sprite became a global terror with a ball (and the world) at her feet, it's also a step-by-step guide for any kid with the all-American dream of making the team and becoming a champion.
Amazon.com Review:
Mia Hamm, star of the U.S. National Soccer Team, Olympic GoldMedalist, World Cup champion, and five-time National Player of theYear, has a simple take on her talents that also explains her success:'Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. Idon't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.' That'swhat's so appealing about Hamm as a role model, and it's theinspirational message at the heart of her autobiography. ButGoal is only in part about herself--'There is no me in Mia,'she suggests. Sure, she tells the story of the Army brat who rose tointernational stardom, but her book is really a pep talk and soccerinstructional aimed at the hearts of the countless young women hopingto fill her enormous cleats. Mixing anecdote and opinion--she insistsKristine Lilly is the best player in the world, period--with lots ofsolid coaching and practical advice, Hamm breaks the game down intoits essential skill components (trapping, passing, dribbling,shooting, heading, goaltending) and then addresses both the mental andphysical aspects of the game in prose that talks up--not down--to hertarget readers. Photos (some to teach, some clearly to wow), diagrams(x's and o's of drills and plays), and tips from her teammates(Michelle Akers says, 'There is a difference between a finisherand shooter.... The players who score tons of goals are the ones whocan not only shoot but finish with deadly accuracy') help her coverthe field, and Hamm scores additional points with the same contagiousspirit she demonstrates every time she puts on her uniform. --JeffSilverman
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Mia Hamm Tips
"Go for the Goal" is about Mia Hamm, one of the best soccer players in the world and about her struggles, difficulties, and accomplishments in her life.She helped lead the women's world cup team to a victory in 1999. She has faith that every one that dreams about being a soccer star, go for it! This is one of my favorate books not only because I play soccer competitively but because she has showed me some techniques and strategies she used to be an amazing soccer player.This book is interesting ... Read More
Rating: - Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is great for anyone who likes soccer and Mia Hamm. It has training tips, drills, and it tells a lot about Mia Hamm. I can't put the book down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: - if you love women's soccer, this is the book for you.
i love women's soccer and mia hamm takes the cake. this book makes you feel like you're part of the game. the narrative is good and mia has put some personal and important photos in the book that you'll cherish as well.
for the soccer lover, run out and get it immediately!
Rating: - super
super.
1. chapters on her ideas is just extremely inspiring
2. soccer tips are great.
Rating:  - Not that good
Personally, I found this really boring. I'm not really sure what I just read. I was kind of hoping that there'd be some personal insight because Mia Hamm is a facsinating person. When I finished I really wasn't inspired, or informed, or anything. I was just bored. There are better books out there, this one isn't really worth your time.
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