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I agree with Rut. I look at each game similarly whether it is a freshman game or varsity game or college game. To the players, every game is important so why shouldn't it be that for me. To me the key is to be focused yet relaxed. I try and think about game situations, etc. In effect I do a pre-game with myself before arriving at the game site. Once at the site, I try and arrive as early as possible so I can either observe the JV game or get dressed early so I can relax and be focused when my partner(s) arrive for pre-game. I try and not think about anything but the ball game, mechanics, positioning, etc. If there's a JV game it's easy because I can observe the JV officials and watch team movements, etc. In short, I try and think only about basketball. I have also used music as a motivator. My personal favorites are either Enter Sandman by Metallica or Welcome to the Jungle by Guns 'n' Roses.
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