Shannon Miller Quotes

I have played with seriousness and in a professional way for my country.

When I am playing for my country, there is not a single match that I can take lightly.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

As athletes, we want to represent our country to the best of our ability.

The national team requires a work commitment but also a personal one as well. To lead your country is something very different.

It's the best feeling, representing your country, and I always want to perform and give 100% for the team.

You're looking for players whose name on the front of the sweater is more important than the one on the back. I look for these players to play hard, to play smart and to represent their country.

Some things as an athlete are very important for us. Representing our country for us is important.

Every time we play for Pakistan, we are playing to win.

Playing for South Africa is an absolute honour, and I don't feel like I need to relax. Every game I take more than seriously.

Whether you are fighting for the title or fighting at the bottom, you are always professional and want to win every game.

My objective is always to play for the national team. For me, it's the best feeling in the world to represent my country.

We're all determined to do whatever it takes to honour the national team jersey.

This is America's Team and we are confident this outstanding group of athletes will make our country proud.

You know, I never looked down the road and said, 'Hey look, one day, the Hall of Fame.' It's always about playing each and every game 100 percent and I thank my teammates for getting me into the Hall because football is a team sport, not an individual sport.

We have a culture in Freeport, especially in our football department. We feel that we're the best team on Long Island, in New York, hands down.

The England team must always be respected. They always fight to the end.

The Olympic Games are a national cause, and a national cause calls for a nationwide attitude.

It's good fun, yes, but when we play, we take it seriously and want to do well.

Humanity is in my heart. Do I suffer fools? No. Am I a stickler for my profession? Yes. I am a task master? Yes. My military background, football background, I'm a team player all the way, and I love winning.

You're not going to see my sense of humor on the football field. That's not a place for me to joke around.

When I'm at work, I do try and embody it as much as possible.

When you're 38 years old and you've already been in three World Cups... one thing I've learned, especially when you play for your country, is, 'I'm there for my country.'

When you play this game, you're not just playing for yourself and your fans. You also play for a name you have to represent. You have a family that's hoping you do good every single day.

When two players are playing with passion for their country, that's good to see.