Read Steve Young's: "QB: My life behind the spiral."

Oct 20, 2021
11:04:51am

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Basically had the same issue. Ate two protein bars and a banana as his pregame meal every game until the San Diego Chargers Superbowl.

Just tell him it means he's destined for greatness.

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Advice..for my 12 year old son that is 'dry-heaving' on side line before FBgame?

IDAHO 4 Y

10/20/21 9:54am

Is there anything physical going on? Vitamins or something he's taking pregame?

Ted Lasso

10/20/21 9:54am

nope

IDAHO 4 Y

10/20/21 9:56am

You could try having him do breathing exercises before the game

jokercard

10/20/21 9:55am

this. probably at home before the game and then learn some breathing exercises

fattycoug

10/20/21 9:58am

This is the approach I'd take. Some meditation/mindfulness stuff.

Eddie

10/20/21 10:02am

Absolutely the best response.

DirtyWater

10/20/21 10:03am

I used to dry heave when I'd get nervous/excited about something. Focusing on my

m0resn0w

10/20/21 10:04am

This might sound weird, but I would get pretty sick before games in high school

Cougs or die

10/20/21 9:59am

Wouldn't worry too much about it. Link shows he isn't the only one

Blue for Life

10/20/21 9:59am

i wouldn't "worry" but there's a chance it's affecting his performance

fattycoug

10/20/21 10:02am

Worked out for the people in the article and Steve Young, but that is just me.

Blue for Life

10/20/21 10:05am

again, I wouldn't be too worried about it but it's possible it bleeds into other

fattycoug

10/20/21 10:22am

But that may be a great way to have the conversation with him about implementing

Tricky

10/20/21 10:11am

Yep - normalize it, then talk coping skills.

Eddie

10/20/21 10:12am

I just read the article and noted Mark Schlereth's comment: "We were pukers"

Tricky

10/20/21 10:22am

Have him read Steve Youngs Bio where he says he did the same thing even in the Pros.

JayOwen

10/20/21 10:00am

Didn't Steve Young throw up before every game due to nerves? I remember him

BYUtka

10/20/21 10:00am

Embrace it.. Tell him that means he cares and that you love it. Then keep being

cougfanz

10/20/21 10:03am

Great job dad. Love that you’re helping him go through it

DirtyWater

10/20/21 10:06am

Tell him #10 on the other team gets really nervous as well. I think it is self

Chester Copperpot

10/20/21 10:09am

Thanks Cob !!!!

IDAHO 4 Y

10/20/21 10:13am

I can't wait. Our team has struggled for years.

Chester Copperpot

10/20/21 10:16am

Riley Jensen does "mental performance coaching" now - on the radio he told...

Eddie

10/20/21 10:21am

Do a "Russ"

Tricky

10/20/21 11:14am

Not only is it normal, it’s extremely and positively beneficial for him ...

MormonDevil

10/20/21 10:13am

Have him eat a banana

BYUFam1

10/20/21 10:16am

Tell him its normal.. And have him look into why Marshawn Lynch eats Skittles..

TheLost

10/20/21 10:43am

Read Steve Young's: "QB: My life behind the spiral."

(Private)

10/20/21 11:04am

It is not that uncommon, even for professional athletes. For some, it is

King of Y

10/20/21 11:18am

First time I played qb was in 7th grade. I felt the same way.

Savage31

10/20/21 12:53pm

DB Sweeney taught us this was OK in the 90's

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