An American soccer star forward, Olympic gold mentalist, and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, who is a huge female athletic figure to athletes; Alex Morgan. She was a multi-sport athlete growing up, and at the age 14 began playing soccer and six years later became the youngest member of the U.S. Women’s National soccer team (2009). In 2011, she was the first overall pick in the Women’s Professional Soccer Draft. Alex Morgan is an extraordinary player who stands out on and off the field to all athletes and genders, and her wise words encourage others to do the same as her.

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Never stop striving for your goals because one day you can be living that dream you once had as a child.

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No matter if your playing or just talking about soccer, it's a game that can sure make you friends. There are always friends you can talk soccer with.

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The challenges that we face throughout our lives are only there to make us stronger and ready for the next time we encounter them.

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Play, work, and practice everyday like someone is watching, or else you are not benefiting yourself in anyway.

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When you're playing a game or practice, it is all about how much effort, and energy you put in and the attitude you have during it. Hard work and effort overrules talent.

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No one is going to do the work for you, the only way you are going to be successful in anything in life, is if you put the work in yourself and achieve your goals.

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Pretty sure anyone who plays a sport can relate to this and the love they have for the sport they play.

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There is no "I" in team when playing a team sport.

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Most importantly, LIVE YOUR GOALS!