Playing Favorites: Do you have any superstitions? Sports Stars of Tomorrow

Some athletes refuse to wear certain equipment. Others follow specific routines before every game. Superstitions range from clothing choices to prayer to musical playlists that never change.

The rituals help these competitors find focus and confidence before taking the field or court. Whether the superstitions actually work matters less than the mental edge they provide. These high school prospects have developed personal routines that put them in the right headspace to compete.