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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 15 MIN

5 Things College Coaches Look For in Your Athletes (Beyond Talent)

from Coach Her Game · host Coach Bre

College coaches are watching more than highlight reels. I'm breaking down the 5 mental skills that actually determine who gets an offer → coachfreetraining.comIn this episode, I'm sharing exactly what a college coach told me she's looking for when she watches recruits play.It has nothing to do with stats. It has everything to do with how your athlete responds when things go sideways.👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion volleyball coach and Certified Mental Performance Coach. I've spent 14+ years coaching girl athletes and built The Elite Competitor to give coaches proven, plug-and-play mental training systems that actually work.Here's what I cover:✅ Why body language under pressure matters more than you think✅ How athletes treat teammates and parents during competition✅ The one thing most recruited athletes have that talented athletes don't✅ Why "shake it off" leaves athletes with zero tools for the moments that matter✅ The simple reset system that college coaches can actually see and evaluateThese aren't personality traits. They're trainable skills. And your athlete can start building them right now.🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction01:08 Why Mental Skills Matter in Recruiting02:12 #1: Responding When Things Go Wrong03:15 The Snapback Routine05:15 #2: Body Language06:39 #3: How You Treat Your Teammates08:28 #4: How You Treat Your Parents09:44 #5: Performing Under Pressure12:29 Recap of All 5 Things13:22 These Are Life Skills Too💭 Coaches...comment below: What do your athletes struggle with most when college coaches are in the building?📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com📌 Free Tools & Next Steps👉 Plug & Play Elite Mental Game System for High School Coaches → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🎓 Free Mental Training Resource for Coaches: coachfreetraining.com📲 Instagram: @coachhergame🎙 Podcast: Coach Her Game Podcast🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f|🔔 Subscribe for weekly mental training strategies built specifically for coaches of girl athletes.P.S. Here's what the research shows:⚡️ Mental skills are among the top factors coaches cite in recruiting decisions, alongside physical skills and coachability. (Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2019)⚡️ Athletes who use pre-performance routines show significantly lower anxiety and higher confidence in competition. (Cotterill, S.T., International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2010)⚡️ Girls drop out of sports at 6x the rate of boys between ages 14-18, with confidence and pressure cited as leading factors. (Women's Sports Foundation, Going for the Gold Report, 2020)The Coach Her Game YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping coaches of girl athletes strengthen their mental game and team culture in order to develop a competitive edge.#mentalperformance #coachinggirls #collegerecruitmentHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

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College coaches are watching more than highlight reels. I'm breaking down the 5 mental skills that actually determine who gets an offer → coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what a college coach told me she's looking for when she watches recruits play. It has nothing to do with stats. It has everything to do with how your athlete responds when things go sideways. 👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion volleyball coach and Certified Mental Performance Coach. I've s...

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