Note to readers: Coaches Confidential is a series in which Iowa high school football coaches answer questions with anonymity related to the ins and outs of their jobs. We sent a survey to several coaches from all classes and across the state in August, with topics varying from predictions to superstitions.

Superstitions are a funny thing.

Does tying your left shoe before the right shoe actually have any impact on an outcome? The answer is probably not, but the one time you don't do it is the time you'll trip and fall.

Iowa high school football coaches have quirky superstitions just like anyone else. Here we have compiled the answers of several Iowa high school football coaches about some of their quirky superstitions on gamedays. Some answers were edited for clarity and grammar.

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