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Courtesy: Stanford Athletics   Release: 12/08/2011  Dec. 8, 2011
STANFORD, Calif.- Consistency and organization are key
components for any successful athletics program, reflected in
everything from detailed practice plans to minute-by-minute
itineraries.  Establishing a routine is extremely important for
coaches and student-athletes, who quickly become creatures of
habit.  Team travel is a perfect example. It may seem
insignificant, but something as simple as seat assignments on a
bus, can be considered both standard and superstitious at the
same time.  Like most athletic teams at Stanford, and thousands
around the country, for that matter, the men's basketball team
sticks to a consistent seating arrangement inside its bus. The
travel party is essentially made up of four key "groups". Here's
a quick glance.   Jeff LaMere, the program's Assistant
A.D./Director of Operations is stationed in the first seat
behind the bus driver. Responsible for all operat