Mia Hamm Research paper
Tatum Brogan
Mrs. Sattelmeyer
English 9
13 March 2012
An All-star American Soccer Player
Mia Hamm is the most talented women’s soccer player in the United States of America to date. She is one of the most recognizable soccer figures for both genders. She has dominated the soccer world since the late 1980’s, inspiring athletes across the United States and as well as the world. During her years on the U.S Women’s National Soccer team, she received numerous awards most notably the title for best all-around female soccer player. Because of these successes, she has developed one of the biggest fan bases across the world. Mia Hamm serves as a model for all collegiate and professional athletes combining her celebrity and passion for the sport of soccer with service to the health community and the greater good for professional athletics.
Hamm’s life began on March 17, 1972, in Selman, Alabama. Coincidently, 1972 is the same year that the Federal Title IX law, prohibiting discrimination against female athletes, took effect (“Hamm, Mariel (Mia) Margaret.”). Hamm, fourth out of the six siblings, was born with a clubfoot and had to wear corrective casts as a child. Her sister Caroline Cruickshank said, “As soon as those things [the casts] were taken off her feet, you could not stop her” (Hamm, The Lincoln Library of Sports Champions). Mia and her three sisters spent a lot of time moving and traveling around the country. Their dad, Bill Hamm, was an air force pilot. The Hamm brothers and sisters would regularly spend time waiting for their father to return home after his work was completed at the air force bases (A&E Biography). The family moved frequently and lived in many places such as California, Virginia, Texas and Italy. The last member to join the Hamm family was Garrett an adopted brother. He was three years older than Mia (“Hamm, Mariel (Mia) Margaret”). Mia credits the fondness and love she held for brother Garrett for her early interest in soccer. Garrett
Mrs. Sattelmeyer
English 9
13 March 2012
An All-star American Soccer Player
Mia Hamm is the most talented women’s soccer player in the United States of America to date. She is one of the most recognizable soccer figures for both genders. She has dominated the soccer world since the late 1980’s, inspiring athletes across the United States and as well as the world. During her years on the U.S Women’s National Soccer team, she received numerous awards most notably the title for best all-around female soccer player. Because of these successes, she has developed one of the biggest fan bases across the world. Mia Hamm serves as a model for all collegiate and professional athletes combining her celebrity and passion for the sport of soccer with service to the health community and the greater good for professional athletics.
Hamm’s life began on March 17, 1972, in Selman, Alabama. Coincidently, 1972 is the same year that the Federal Title IX law, prohibiting discrimination against female athletes, took effect (“Hamm, Mariel (Mia) Margaret.”). Hamm, fourth out of the six siblings, was born with a clubfoot and had to wear corrective casts as a child. Her sister Caroline Cruickshank said, “As soon as those things [the casts] were taken off her feet, you could not stop her” (Hamm, The Lincoln Library of Sports Champions). Mia and her three sisters spent a lot of time moving and traveling around the country. Their dad, Bill Hamm, was an air force pilot. The Hamm brothers and sisters would regularly spend time waiting for their father to return home after his work was completed at the air force bases (A&E Biography). The family moved frequently and lived in many places such as California, Virginia, Texas and Italy. The last member to join the Hamm family was Garrett an adopted brother. He was three years older than Mia (“Hamm, Mariel (Mia) Margaret”). Mia credits the fondness and love she held for brother Garrett for her early interest in soccer. Garrett