Mia Hamm: 'Be a parent first, coach second'

Posted Aug 11, 2016
A mother of three, Mia Hamm has twice been named ESPN's Female Athlete of the Year, and she is the proud owner of two World Cup trophies and two Olympic gold medals. So, when she speaks on what it takes to be successful, she has a pretty trustworthy resume. Hamm says the number one aspect of a child's success is positivity. (WRAL.com)

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