Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Quotes

With a good start, players can relax a bit more and aren't so anxious throughout the season.

I like to relax a lot the night before a race. I like having people around me. I don't like being on my own, particularly. Music helps psych you up, too.

My attitude on skis is different now. I have learned to put less pressure on myself and on the edges of my skis when I'm racing, to be keep myself more under control.

I guess you could say I'm an addict - an adrenalin addict - I get great excitement and stimulation from doing stuff in public, even though I'm nervous and I have very bad stage fright.

I don't really think about the degree of difficulty or the possibility of making a mistake. I just try to relax and let my preparation and training take over.

Anyone who has ever had the feeling of being higher than a kite after giving a public speech is well aware of the effects of attention.

If you think, 'I'm jumping out of a plane at 30,000 feet!' you're not going to do it. But if you just jump out, then you'll have an interesting ride.

I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and just stay relaxed and positive - and it seems to be working for me.

All these nice people saying I'm going to be world champion won't make me any faster, you have to believe it yourself.

Some parents believe that competition helps prepare children to succeed. Others fear that their children will not be able to handle failure.

There's a ton of nerves for every fight I've been in; it doesn't matter if it was my debut.

When I got on stage, I would have a rush of adrenaline; everybody gets it. Normally after the first night it becomes more controllable, and as long as I could ride the wave, I was still in charge.

I still take it seriously, but once I go out there I think I've got more relaxed and I think it shows.

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice.

When I go out on the ice, I just think about my skating. I forget it is a competition.

I have been in auditions where - because - you're always scared before, but if you let that scared feeling get the better of you or become too much, it could ruin your audition.

When I go on a pitch, I just try to enjoy it as much as I can. The more you enjoy it, the better you play.

Nervous can be good. It means I'm ready to go.

When you're more comfortable out there, you start seeing different things, relaxing more, being able to trust your pitches more and not try to overdo things as much.

My approach to games is much better and I am going into games with the right preparation and I am more relaxed, rather than thinking about things too much.

Prior to stepping on stage, I prefer to continue being myself, whether that is making jokes with others, talking about other non-bodybuilding topics, or just sitting around listening to music.

I actually rid myself of superstitions, but I do a quick 20-minute meditation before games.

I don't know why, but I don't really get too nervous before games or practices or whatever.

Before competition, I start to question things. I don't know why it happens, but you've got to control it so you don't get too far out of the race.

I think it's important to feel good so that the football can take care of itself. If everything else is organised and ready to go, then you're free to play football.