[Steve Howland]

Before the match I usually have the control board ready to be hooked up, so as operator last year I just go through the first 5 or 10 seconds of what we always do: arm out, wrist forwards, jaws open, grab ball...and I just move the joystick and picture it in my mind. During the match I just listen to the main driver regarding what I need to do, such as preparing to cap, gathering small balls, etc. I've only operated in one event during eliminations, so I was a little nervous, but other than that I am pretty calm before a match.