In Bustle’s The Pregame, we ask athletes about their pregame rituals. How do they get in the zone? What do they wear for the famous tunnel walk ? Do they have any superstitions before a big game? Here, Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin talks songs, snacks, and her love for naps.

Kate Martin, 25, may have a strong three-point shot as a guard for the Golden State Valkyries , but she plays another important role as a member of the newest WNBA expansion team: she’s always on AUX.

“I like to make sure we’re listening to good music,” she tells Bustle. “Typically, I’ll go for rap, R&B, and early 2000s music. We also have to listen to ‘YMCA’ in the locker room before every game. I don’t know why, but it’s really been working for us, so I’ve been keeping that going.”

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