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Go For the Goal: A Champion's Guide To Winning In Soccer And Life

by: Mia Hamm, Aaron Heifetz

: Go For the Goal: A Champion's Guide To Winning In Soccer And Life
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.3342
EAN: 9780060931599
ISBN: 0060931590
Label: Harper Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: August 01, 2000
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Release Date: July 25, 2000
Sales Rank: 220393
Studio: Harper Paperbacks



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'When I was playing, they said soccer was a man's world and that women should remain on the sidelines. All I can say is I'm glad I never had to go up against Mia Hamm.'-- Pelé

For the more than seven million girls -- from knobby-kneed tykes to high school and college stars -- who are tearing across the of 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 galvanizing a whole 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 or dribble-by-dribble guide for any kid with the all-American dream of making the team and becoming a champion.



Filled with personal anecdotes and fully illustrated with both action and instructional photographs, Go for the Goal shows readers exactly how to master the silky skills and techniques that have made Hamm and her teammates the finest women's soccer team in the world.



Amazon.com Review:
Mia Hamm, star of the U.S. National Soccer Team, Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup champion, and five-time National Player of the Year, 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. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.' That's what's so appealing about Hamm as a role model, and it's the inspirational message at the heart of her autobiography. But Goal 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 to international stardom, but her book is really a pep talk and soccer instructional aimed at the hearts of the countless young women hoping to fill her enormous cleats. Mixing anecdote and opinion--she insists Kristine Lilly is the best player in the world, period--with lots of solid coaching and practical advice, Hamm breaks the game down into its essential skill components (trapping, passing, dribbling, shooting, heading, goaltending) and then addresses both the mental and physical aspects of the game in prose that talks up--not down--to her target 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 finisher and shooter.... The players who score tons of goals are the ones who can not only shoot but finish with deadly accuracy') help her cover the field, and Hamm scores additional points with the same contagious spirit she demonstrates every time she puts on her uniform. --Jeff Silverman



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Mia Hamm Tips
"Go for the Goal" is about Mia Hamm, one of the best soccer players in the world and about her struggles, ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is great for anyone who likes soccer and Mia Hamm. It has training tips, drills, and it tells a ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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. ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - super
super.

1. chapters on her ideas is just extremely inspiring
2. soccer tips are great.


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - 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 ... Read More

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