In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage your intensity prior to competition. Here's the question of the week:

DARCY: "I sometimes feel as if I'm going through the motions before games and not ready to compete. I think I need to get more up for game to perform better? How can I get myself hyped up before a game?"

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