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Pre-game
Ahead of each game, the team’s warm-up routine goes beyond the immediate pre-game moments. “The pre-game music really starts when you wake up for the game,” says junior Cody Loegering. “You gotta start your day off nice and calm. [It’s] calm music on the way to school … and then we are on the court, and then the pre-game playlist is on.” Loegering underscores the pivotal role music can play for some. It becomes a foundational element, shaping the players’ mindsets from the day’s outset.
Roe has a unique routine, attending the JV game, watching the first half, and then going to the MAC for an individual warm-up. “I lock in and do my own thing, get my shots up,” says Roe.
Post-individual warm-ups, the team executes Leiser’s routines. “We want our players to carry themselves with confidence,” says Leiser, emphasizing the importance of confidence in both physical and mental aspects.
