im so excited but also nervous and when this happend l usually lose all my thoughts and my head goes blank. l cant believe this is actually happening to me. im 17. what are some good ways to shake my nervousness? l have an oral interview where they ask me questions and then l have to play but because im so nervous im prolly going to end up missing the ball and then i will never make it. =/ please help me...

take a friend with you and act as if you are interviewing them or that you are just checking to see if you really want the job

watch 3 great performances on YouTube, then imitate the passionate talent!

THIS is your moment.SHINE!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jcp7v0uoybc

take a huge dump on home plate

make sure you go to the bathroom and take a good doodoo and just be yourself, this is a good thing. congrats

comfortable.

* Tighten the muscles in your toes. Hold for a count of 10. Relax and enjoy the sensation of release from tension.

* Flex the muscles in your feet. Hold for a count of 10. Relax.

* Move slowly up through your body- legs, abdomen, back, neck, face- contracting and relaxing muscles as you go.

* Breathe deeply and slowly.

all you have to do is smoke da ganja and you will feel better

just relax and try to do your best. Just think your with your own team in your own little world. Just relax and you will be fine

act normal so there like wanna hang out they don'y like ding hi hi .hi?so act normal they will like you then.

think about what you want most when you step up. Accept the pressure and use it to your advantage. Thats the difference between a good athlete and a bad. Take the pressure as a way to make your playing more significant. Keep a straight face before you play, do not fidget, and do not think about anything . When l run, l call this autopilot ;)

Do not be nervous! Whatever happens for the is for the best! Be excited for this great opportunity! OMG you are so lucky and talented to make it this far, do not quit!
Stay focused, and it is ok to be a little nervous, it is healthy.

seriosuly, everybody worries about everything before hand, and then afterwards thinks ''well, that was silly. l was fine!''

Maybe have a relaxing drink (like tea) before hand and chat with a friend about something completely different.

When it comes round to the interview, be completely natural, be yourself.

good luck! :) xxx

Just go for it. think of it like your 16th b day it is a very exciting day. Try your hardest and go for it. Thats all l can say

have confidence, just keep telling yourself your the best and that these people came all the way out there to see you.

For the interview, just take 3-4 deep breaths before you go in, itll help your heart rate slow down, breathe slowly too.

As for when you play give it your hardest :)

Just keep your eye on the prize! If you've gotten this far (Which is amazing all by itself) then you obviously have something going for you. Just remember that these people are just people. l know how shaking it can be to perform- whether its sports, plays, or even just talking to someone new. It freaks you out, but you need to remember why you're doing it, and hopefully that will help.

Have a few drinks before.

Wonderful. l have not real advice on how not to be so nervous. The prize is huge. l am sure you are a great player and to be where you are is not by accident. Be confident in your abilities and think about the questions during the interview before answering.

Let us know how it went.okay? Congrats on all you've accomplished.you must be a winner to be this far.

just relax, stay calm, and be yourself, try to think that you're talking to your own softball team..trust me..it will help

Why? it is not in the Olympics anymore, thank goodness.