Most athletes and their superstitions have been a long tradition. From wearing the same pair of socks before a game or performing a specific stretch routine before a match. Superstitions have been a part of most athletes’ routines for centuries.

“ I wear my socks inside out and on the opposite foot” sophomore Micah Oxendine. “I was in a rush one day before a match and it was just how I had put on my socks and I won all my matches that day so that’s just how I started wearing them like that.”.

Some may argue that this superstition is simpler than most others, but in a way, it is how athletes cope with the pressure that comes with competing. Some believe that these things can have a positive impact on an athlete’s performance.

“I’ve never really had a superstition till my mom made a joke saying how good I perform when I incorporate braids in my hairstyle,” Freshman Mylee Sneed. “I started wearing braids in my hair more but I’m still not convinced they’re real .”

Doctors have studied the effects of superstitions on athlete performance and have found that superstitions can have a positive impact on their performances. By having a superstition, an athlete may feel more confident in their performance and can therefore perform better under pressure.

In conclusion, some athletes don’t believe in them but many student athletes have superstitions. Young athletes have some interesting ways of getting themselves ready for game day. In the end, we’ve learned that superstitions play a significant role in the lives of many athletes, offering them a sense of comfort. So next time you see a player crossing their fingers or tying the shoelaces a certain way before they play, just remember it’s all part of the game.