Due to superstition the number thirteen is usually considered
unlucky. It has its equivalent in the Hebrew letter Men and.is re-
garded by John Heydon in his “Holy Guide" as os s Te ae
a number of change and is not always unfortunate as is generally
supposed. The change denotes effort, exercise and subsequent labor.

In the Sepher Yetzirah, the Thirteenth Path is the Path of
Unity. It is the understanding of the Truth of our Spiritual knowledge.
Thus it was that sed Quaballistic minister said "He who understands the
number thirteen hath the keys and power and dominion."

It is usually supposed to be wmlucky for thirteen people to sit
down at a table to dine, because thirteen sat down at the Last Supper.

Fosbroke in the Encyclopedia of Antiquities says the sed Romans
considered it an evil omen for, thirteen to be in a room together.

On the other hand, there are those who will cite the thirteen
original colonies as proof that superstition is only a myth. Still,
we find among our finest athletes men who shy at the number thirteen.
They have great imegination. In order to develop initiative and dreate
a desire to win, the wise coach will cater to and respect, up to a certain
point, the athlete's superstitions.

Superstition may be likened to a sixth sense called premonitions
or hunches. Sometimes we read of a fellow striking it rich when he
acted on nothing more than a premonition. So in order to get the most out
of any athlete, it would be well to consider his background of super-
stitions and respect them in a way. Thus may one obtain the best of an
otherwise player who in case of failure to follow the instrustions
of his coach would put all blame on some superstition.