I feel the nerves now.

I will get progressively more nervous as the game nears on sunday.

I dont have to worry about this group of kids wanting to win, they are all very motivated to win. If we can box out properly, we can win this game. Dealing with kids, its important to let them know that giving their best is what is most important.

It is also important for them to know that effort is key to victory. It is the effort you give when you are tired that makes all the difference. You have to want it more, but you have to control your emotions while doing it.

The best kid on the team has incredible talent. His brother is an amazing player as a freshman in high school. But he is an emotional player. That must change. Emotions have only a small place in being a good player. A great defender can maniuplate is opponent's emotions to woo him into making bad decisions.

Mental toughness is the key to being a great player. You must hide your true emotions and instead play with your head. Of course expecting that from a group of 13 year olds is quite difficult. In fact, its almost lunicy. But they should know what i expect.

Man, i am nervous, and the game is two days away.

It is times like these where i dont need a woman, because i always have my true first love.

I love basketball so much. I would never marry a woman that had a problem with it. I will expect my children to play. And i will always need to be involved with it is some form or fashion for the rest of my life.

Kasuya Higashi, number one baby!