State Championship Game?

Coach,
Sincere congratulations in making the final game at the 4-AAAA level in your state, in this your second year. That is a fine accolade to your and your staffs coaching abilities!!! I have always found the bigger the game, the less that has to be verbalized by the staff. The athletes know this is the big one, they do not have to be reminded every two minutes during this final week of preparation. Just go with what got you there, stay on an even keel with lots of positive reinforcement for your players. Avoid any of the penny ante things that pop up and cause controversey this week. Just be yourself. My concern, more than anything for big games is this; are the atheletes taking care of themselves properly, eating right, getting plenty of sleep and not out ramming around until all hours? Just make this a fun week, as much as is possible, staying focused but on an even keel, not letting them get down and not letting the adrenalin burn them out early. Shoot! You da Man! When you win the state, be sure and give plenty of credit to your staff because without them it would not have happened most likely. But, remember to give the vast majority of the credit to the kids, they are the ones who made the plays! Best of luck, coach!

JC

How did it go coach?