How to Build a Mentally Tough Team (Without Adding More to Your Plate)

Most girl athletes know what to do—so why do they freeze in pressure moments? 🧠 Learn how to build mental toughness fast → https://coachfreetraining.comIn this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to develop mentally tough teams (without adding hours to your coaching plate). Whether your team crumbles under pressure, hesitates after mistakes, or just can’t consistently bring their best game—this one's for you.I'm Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a long time head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion. 🏆🎙 This conversation first aired on the Coaching Culture Podcast hosted by JP Nerbun and Betsy Butterick, where I was a guest sharing our plug-and-play mental training system built specifically for middle and high school girl athletes. We discuss real-life coaching struggles, why the mental game is often the missing piece, and how to easily implement sport psychology into your team culture without sacrificing time.🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction to Coach Bre and The Elite Competitor 01:33 Coach Bre's Personal Athletic Journey 04:31 The Turning Point: From Athlete to Coach 05:41 Developing Mental Performance Programs 09:39 The Importance of Parental Involvement 11:51 Real-Life Parenting Scenarios 17:07 Addressing the Inner Critic 18:32 Coaching Strategies for Mental Resilience 19:43 Adjusting Positivity: A Realistic Approach 20:09 Coaching Under Pressure: Handling Athlete Stress 21:38 Preloading Skills for Better Coaching 22:50 The Snapback Routine: A Failure Recovery System 25:09 Training Mental Skills in Low-Stakes Environments 27:36 Coaches' Emotional Regulation 31:32 Impact of Mental Training on Parenting 34:13 Introducing the Elite Mental Game Course🎯 You'll learn about:Use sport psychology to build confident, mentally resilient girl athletesTrain mental toughness with short, simple routines your players will actually useCoach the psychology of elite athletes in bite-sized waysLeverage a proven mental training program that’s designed by coaches, for coachesCreate a winning coaching culture using growth mindset toolsEngage your team with mental performance work that translates to peak performanceGet athletes to take ownership, bounce back faster, and play more freely under pressure✨ If you’ve ever thought…“I don’t have time for mental training”“I’m not a sports psychologist!”“I want tools that are simple, not fluffy…”This episode will change the game for you!👇 Coaches—comment below: What’s the #1 mindset challenge your team struggles with?📌 Resources & Next StepsGrab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.comFollow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachPlug & Play Elite Mental Game Info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemgLet’s redefine what it means to be a mentally tough team—starting now. 💥Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!