Mental Training Tips: What’s Worth Your Time (and What’s Not)

 Stop wasting time on mental training that doesn’t work. Here’s what actually builds toughness + confidence in your athletes → https://coachfreetraining.comCoaches—you don’t have hours to waste, and when it comes to mental training not everything is worth your time. In this episode, I’ll break down the 3 things that aren’t worth it (like telling athletes to “shake it off” 🙄 or long motivational speeches) and the 3 simple strategies that are—tools that actually help athletes bounce back, reset, and perform in big games and pressure moments.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. 🏐✨ Over 14 years of coaching, I’ve seen exactly what helps high school athletes handle nerves, mistakes, and adversity—and what doesn’t. These proven coaching strategies can transform your team’s mental game in minutes a day.You’ll learn:Why telling athletes to just “shake it off” wastes your time—and what to do insteadHow to use the SnapBack routine (breath + reset word + signal) to recover in seconds 💨Why visualization beats motivational speeches every time (and how to do it in 1 minute) 👁️‍🗨️The power of a daily mindset routine (3-2-1 BRAVE) for confidence + focus before practiceHow to integrate mental prep seamlessly so you’re not sacrificing physical training🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction to Mental Training 00:38 Why 'Shake It Off' Doesn't Work 01:40 The Snapback Routine 03:14 The Power of Visualization 04:57 Daily Mindset Routine 06:32 Conclusion and Next StepsBottom line: Your athletes won’t magically “be mentally tough.” They’ll rise—or fall—to the level of their mental preparation. Learn how to give them the tools to reset, stay confident, and hit peak performance when it matters most.📢 Coaches—comment below: Which mental training tool do you want to try first with your team?👇 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame 🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game!Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!