i AM always nervous before a game so i just breathe really big and deep breathes

Pregame jitters usually stem from a fear of the unknown. Jitters can be reduced or eliminated several ways, including participating in an activity unrelated to the game-such as going to a movie, reading a book, playing board games, etc..Also, jitters can be eliminated by overcoming the unknown by concentrating on personal performance goals for the upcoming competition, or the coach can lead the individual or the team in anxiety relief activities such as relaxation and forced concentration.

I always just try to go hard in warm ups it keeps my miend off it and gets my blood flowing and its more. i know some of you gonna say "ya thats smart wair your self out b4 the game even starts" disagree if your warm ups are anything like mine you spend alot of time in lines.

i get the jitter every now and then, so when i do i just i just listen to some good music to get me pumped an get my adrenaline pumping. i also just get it all out in the warm out

I do listen to music before i actually compete on the event, but while listening to music i imagine myself doing exactly what i have and need to do to make that routine perfect!! =D

I look at it as I know what I am doing and I concentrate on the task at hand and not who is watching me

U just got to relax and realize its just a game. Its not life or death. But I try to really focus on warm up session and not on the crowd.

Well what i do is i will bring my ipod and listen to my favorite songs because it relaxes me.

i just focus on the main purpose of me being there...i always tell myself....why did i join this sport if im was gonna be scared to play.

I like to listen to different types of music. I listen to musicians like Frank Sinatra to
calm down, than hard rock AC DC or Led Zepplin to get pumped up.

I always get away from the court or field and just plug into my ipod.
Use music to escape the pressure of the upcoming game.

I take a jog around the parking lot or up and down the court-side before the game If I am nervous.

i always set myself physically and mentally da nite b4 n the day of the game..i mostly start out with a prayer n listen to motivational music(jay-z,kanye west,big..etc)..sometin that i could get hype to where i dnt think about the jitters n am anxious 2 play.

close your eyes prtend noones there but you and do it and love it'

I'm 62 and still get pre-game jitters. Yes, coaches have trouble sleeping before a big game. I try to make sure that my team is well prepared for the game. I try to know what the strengths and weaknesses are of my opponent and put together a game plan accordingly. However, until that ball is tossed into the air, I haven't found anything that helps me turly relax.

I dont talk to anyone before a game, and I listen to my IPod during warmups so i can just tune everything out. I try and focus on what Im going to do well and how I will improve from last game

i just listan to music befor every game but it has 2 b a song dat gets me excated

play games

kinda talk to friends and jst go out ther and play ball. all i can say is just have fun and you will do fine

Uhmm I don't realy get nervous anymore!
Only if we play a team we might lose to.
But then I just chill and talk to friends!

I like to talk to a friend to help cheer me up