What should athletes practice to improve their media presence and on-camera skills?
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Record yourself answering interview questions with your phone, then watch it back to identify filler words like 'um,' 'like,' and 'you know.' Practice with family or friends asking you questions. Work on your body language - avoid fidgeting, touching your hat, or picking at your jersey. Study athletes who do it well, like Travis Pastrana, who is always smiling, giving thumbs up, and engaging. The key is repetition - the only way to get comfortable on camera is to do it over and over until speaking to a camera feels like talking to a friend.
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