How I Start the Season: First Week of Practice from a 4x State Title Coach

 💥 Steal my exact first-week system that builds toughness fast—then get the free training for all the drills & scripts: https://coachfreetraining.com I’m Coach Bre — a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a long-time head volleyball coach + 4x state champion. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on how I start the season strong with our “Earn the Right” challenge series—designed to level up fundamentals, team play, and the mental game from Day 1. 🏆 What you’ll learn (and steal) ⤵️✅ How to run “Earn the Right” step-by-step: from individual ball control to 6-on-6 team drills✅ The exact mental training & preparation I give athletes before high-pressure reps (self-talk, SnapBack routine, visualization, and athlete reset cues) ✅ Why “earned, not given” builds buy-in, accountability, and culture fast✅ How to tie challenges to gear to reinforce standards (jerseys, backpacks, warm-ups)✅ The importance of fundamentals before systems — and the progression I use to reduce mistakes under pressure Why this works 💡This first-week framework blends coaching tips, high-rep skill progressions, and intentional pressure so athletes practice how they’ll respond when it matters. It’s sport-agnostic: adapt the reps and standards to your team’s level and watch confidence and connection rise. 🔁 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction and Coach Bree's Background 00:52 The Concept of 'Earn the Right' 01:39 Purpose and Benefits of 'Earn the Right' 03:21 Mental Training and Preparation 06:58 Detailed Breakdown of Challenges 09:22 Small Group and Team Drills 14:28 Final Challenges and Team Play 17:14 Implementing 'Earn the Right' in Your Program  Coaches — comment below: Which “Earn the Right” challenge would you adapt first for your sport, and what gear will athletes earn? 📌 Ready to build your team’s mental game confidently: 🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach 🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!