These #TBT Pics Reveal How Sports Stars Got Their Talent

Female athletes like Alex Morgan and Gabby Douglas have worked incredibly hard to become some of the top athletes in the world, but they all started out just like us, playing their sports with at school, with friends and in their local teams. We are proud to present these adorable photos of our fav female athletes before they made a name for themselves.

Alex Morgan is a stellar forward for Team USA, and it's more than likely she was quite the star during her AYSO years.

Alex's Team USA teammate and fellow forward Abby Wambach is the queen of headers. She probably had plenty of practice as a young soccer player.

While Alex and Abby score the goals, Hope Solo prevents the opponents of Team USA from scoring. Hope's younger soccer-playing self must be proud of how far she's come.

Taylor Swift's BFF Gracie Gold is a figure skating queen. It looks like  Gracie already had some tricks up her sleeve back in the day!

Bethany Hamilton is one fearless surfer. Even at a young age, she wasn't afraid to ride the biggest waves and get back out there even after a shark took her arm.

Danica Patrick proves that racing cars isn't just for boys. She's made some serious strides since she started racing.

Serena Williams has become one of the world's top tennis players. Her many hours of practicing when she was younger have definitely paid off.

Gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas flies through the sky when she performs her tumbling tricks. And she's worked hard ever since she was little to make sure she perfected them.

Which female athlete inspires you? Let us know in the comments below!