7 Quotes & Sayings By Tim Howard

Tim Howard is a U.S. international soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Everton Football Club in the Premier League. He is often known as "The Indianapolis Patriot" because he played college soccer at the University of Akron before being selected by the United States national team in 2004. He was chosen as part of the U.S Read more

national team's roster for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and he participated in all three matches of the tournament, recording one clean sheet. He is regarded by many as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.

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I grew up a Michael Jordan fan; that was my first idol. But my true sports idol was Deion Sanders: he was the person I always wanted to be. I wanted to play two sports professionally, which would never happen, but to me, that was every kid's dream. Tim Howard
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I think I have some ideas on coaching, but listen, coaches work harder than players. The hours they put in, the headaches that they have. That's the one thing I've never liked about coaching. They have all the emotion, passion and preparation without actually getting to be able to dictate what happens. Tim Howard
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Sure, I like ice cream, but when you keep a healthy lifestyle, it's: Do you prefer sweets and crappy food, or do you prefer to have a nice body? It depends on what you want more. Tim Howard
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Winning is fun, but those moments that you can touch someone's life in a very positive way are better. Tim Howard
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My mom broke the mold. She put my brother and I first, always, and worked her fingers to the bone trying to provide for us. She taught us right from wrong and gave us very strong morals and values and belief in family, things that have stayed with me. Tim Howard
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Today, I am blessed to be living a dream. And yet, if it all went away tomorrow, I know I would still have peace. Tim Howard