Never underestimate the power of motivation.
It works wonders for athletes' psyche. And it forces them to listen to their coach's challenges and/or mandates.
Such was the case with the Tokyo Apache, who entered the weekend riding a four-game losing streak. That streak is ancient history, and a new one has begun: a two-game winning streak.
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