Marcela:All right, you're ready for these tryouts.
You've passed your physical.
You've trained for months. You're going to make that team.
Kenji:It's okay. I don't need a pep talk.
I'm just going to do the best I can.
Marcela:Yes, but you want to have your head in the right place.
You're going to dominate the field.
You're going to intimidate the other players.
Kenji:No, I only want to impress the coach.
I'm going to play hard and hold nothing back.
Marcela:Yes, that's fine, but you want to send a message to the other players that you're a force to be reckoned with.
Kenji:I'm going to have faith in my abilities, and hope for the best.
Marcela:At least try to look tough.
Try scowling at the other players like you can't wait to get them on the field so you can crush them.
Kenji:I tell you what, why don't you scowl for me?
I think you're much scarier than any player who's ever played this game.
