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Originally Posted by cmckenna
Well after working hard and waiting for 6 years I have my first varsity assignment on Decmber 22nd. The down side is that I have 4 weeks to get myself really nervous. I hope I don't puke on anyone's shoes....
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First of all,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I won't tell you not to be nervous, because I'm sure you will be. Just remember that you're there for a reason. You've been doing things the right way, so keep doing those same things that got you there. Have a good pregame, take a lot of deep breaths and then do the things that you know have served you well. (And if that includes puking, so be it!
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Originally Posted by M&M
The most important thing is to enjoy it. I still remember my first game ever, my first HS varsity game, and my first college game. I was told to enjoy the moment, and it helped.
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I hear people say this a lot -- "enjoy it". But honestly, I didn't enjoy it. I was so focused on the game and what I was supposed to do and where I was supposed to be (and I was so nervous) that I didn't really enjoy it at all.
I remember my first HS and college varsity games also. I didn't enjoy either of them. After the fact, I could say "Wow, that was cool. I feel like I did a good job. What a great experience." But I was not having fun in the middle of it. I just wanted to share another perspective.
I think the most important thing is to do a good job; which means doing what you've been doing all along to get to this point. You're going to do a great job, so try to relax. And let us know how it goes!