nerves

[M&M Guy]

I've done this for over 20 years, and still get a little nervous before a game. I've actually had a game or two where I've gone in totally relaxed and comfortable, and had a problem of some sort during the game, so I figured being too relaxed means I'm not concentrating enough.

Granted, I'm not as nervous as I was many years ago, and that comes from the comfort of knowing the game and the rules better. But I still think it helps to be a little "on edge" to be more alert and better able to handle the different situations that come up during a game.

[JRutledge]

I do not get so-called "nervous" anymore for familiar situations. The only time I get "nervous" or can tell something is different is when I am working in a conference, a level or some place I am not used to normally. But if it is similar teams, surroundings or situations I hardly think that much about what I am feeling. That being said it has been getting like that every year in the last 5 years. And it does help that this is my 15 season. Five years or more I would have had a different answer. Just know it gets easier, but that does not mean I am not excited or waiting for the game to start, just nervous is not an emotion I can say I share often anymore.

Peace

[RookieDude]

...anxious might be a better word.