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The state tournament is such an exciting time. It is a brand new season filled with hope excitement and possibility. Just don’t blink. You might miss it. 

Here are some tips to prepare for your child’s state championship run. 

Plan the Day Before: A state tournament basketball game is an amazing event for a player and his family. The player and his team have worked hard all season. In many cases, it is a culmination of many years of practice, dedication, and sacrifice. So make sure that you plan the day carefully and in advance so that it is a stress-free and enjoyable night for all.

Fill Up the Gas Tank: A true state tournament can take a team hours away. The day before the big game, fill up the gas tank completely. Game day will be stressful enough. You do not want to waste one single minute getting gas. Fill it up and be ready to go. 

Purchase the Tickets: People love to support high school teams during the tournament. Some games will sell out and turn people away at the door. With technology, many high schools have adopted mobile apps, such as Go Fan that allow fans to purchase tickets on phones. Be sure you’re capable of purchasing tickets and that you can show them to the people admitting fans into the game.

Plan the Player’s Meal: This night is all about the team and the players. Players should not deviate from game routines, drastically. If there is a set meal, a player has on game day, prepare it, like you’ve never prepared it before. If it is a game where a team may travel, you may have to prepare a meal. Either way, make sure the player does not have to worry about eating properly on the game day.

Packed the Game Bag: Hopefully there will be serval games in the tournament. Just make sure the player has everything they need – socks, uniform, warm-up, sneakers, water, snack bars, etc. Check and double-check because very often these games are a long way from home and if something is forgotten, it’s forgotten.

It’s Just High School Basketball: For those of you who have been a part of high school basketball as a player, fan, coach, or parent, this is much easier said than done. Basketball is everything to a high school player and his team. It means more than anything. It is a player’s life. But as adults, you need to keep it in perspective. Don’t overreact to turnovers, bad calls, or coaching substitutions. Your child has put a lot of energy, effort, and hours into basketball And they are as ready as they will ever be. They are high school student-athletes and they will make mistakes. They will miss shots. They will win. They will lose. But remember to be in a good state of mind. 

The player is healthy enough to compete in a varsity high school basketball tournament!

Be Supportive: The biggest thing, a parent can do is be supportive. Try not to be critical of coaching, referees, coaching, or a player’s performance. The team and the players will give it everything they have. Acknowledge that fact. Compliment them. And remind them how lucky they are to be a part of something special as high school basketball and a state basketball tournament game.

Good luck