Coach Her Game

Your practice structure is either winning you games or costing you them. Here's the 4-part system I use every day. 🎯 Get the free training → https://coachfreetraining.comMost coaches plan what they're going to run. They never plan how their athletes will actually show up to run it.👋🏼 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.In this episode, I break down the four parts of our daily practice structure:✅ Pre-Practice: athletes moving, checked in, and connected before we ever run a drill✅ Mental Training: 5 minutes of 321 BRAVE to train what you say you actually value✅ Team Practice: game-like reps, adversity training, and the competitive cauldron✅ Reflection: fighting the negativity bias so athletes leave knowing what went wellIf it's not in your practice plan, it's not a value. It's just something you wish was true.🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction01:00 Pre-Practice Setup01:46 Whiteboard System & Player Jobs03:10 Mental Training04:10 3-2-1 Brave Daily Practice05:25 Team Practice Structure06:52 Competitive Cauldron08:30 Reflection & Closing💬 Comment below: which of these four parts is missing from your current practice structure?📩 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:⚡️ Athletes who use structured pre-performance routines are 22% more consistent under pressure. (University of Chicago)⚡️ The human brain registers negative experiences roughly 3x more strongly than positive ones - which is exactly why the reflection close matters. (Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Hardwiring Happiness, 2013)⚡️ Mental imagery activates the same neural pathways as physical practice and improves performance consistency by up to 23%. (Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology)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!

 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!

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!

💡 Coaches – tired of seeing your talented athletes crumble in rivalry games? Learn how to keep them confident and performing under pressure → https://coachfreetraining.comI'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. Winning four state titles has its perks… and a lot of rivals now! Over 14 years of coaching high school athletes, I've learned that mental toughness wins games just as much as skill. In this episode, I break down the 3 simple mental game hacks I use to help my team thrive in rivalry games, big games, and other high-pressure moments.Including the importance of: ✅ Normalizing pressure games so athletes focus on what they can control ✅ Implementing a snapback routine for quick recovery from mistakes  ✅ Using visualization to mentally prepare athletes for tough game scenarios ✅ Designing game-like practices that strengthen both physical and mental performanceWhether you’re preparing for rivalry matchups, playoff battles, or high-stakes competitions, these coaching strategies will help your athletes stay confident, calm, and consistent under pressure.🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction to Rivalry Games00:41 Hack #1: Normalize the Game02:13 Game-Like Practices02:46 Hack #2: Failure Recovery System04:55 Hack #3: Visualization Techniques05:46 Conclusion and Next Steps📢 Coaches – comment below: What’s your go-to strategy to keep your team from crumbling under pressure? 👇 📌 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 🔔 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!

She looked confident. She was faking it. Saylor breaks down what was really happening inside. Get the free training → coachfreetraining.comYour most put-together athlete might be carrying more than you know.In this episode, I sit down with Saylor, our head athlete coach and a two-sport collegiate athlete who knew she wanted to do this work at 15 years old. She built a career around the mental game because she needed it herself.We go deep on what burnout actually looks like from the inside, what happens when a coach dismisses an athlete's struggle, and what Saylor wishes someone had said to her when it got heavy.✅ Why talented athletes fall apart under pressure✅ What "faking confidence" actually costs your athletes✅ The one thing that made Saylor stay when she wanted to quit✅ What coaches and sports moms get wrong when athletes burn out✅ Why "trust your skills" is the most powerful thing a parent ever said to her👉 If you coach girl athletes, this one matters.👋🏼 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.Meet Saylor: Saylor is a two-sport collegiate athlete (volleyball and track and field at Woodworth University), a certified Mental Performance Coach, and the head athlete coach at The Elite Competitor. She has spent years coaching girl athletes on confidence, pressure management, and resilience - and she's one of the rare coaches who has actually lived it from the inside.    🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction & Meet Coach Saylor01:48 Saylor's Athletic Background02:34 Pressure & Mental Struggles in Youth Sports04:51 College Burnout & COVID's Impact07:59 Seeking Help & Finding Support10:57 The Origin of Saylor's Coaching Dream13:29 Choosing to Stay Through Burnout15:09 Life Skills Sports Built22:23 Advice for Athletes & Sports Moms💬 Coaches - drop a comment: do you think you can effectively spot athlete burnout? 📩 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:  ⚡️ Girls quit sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14. (Women's Sports Foundation, 2019)⚡️ Only 39% of college athletes reported receiving any formal mental skills training during their collegiate career. (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2018)⚡️Athletes who experience burnout report significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety than their non-burnout peers. (Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 2020)Coach Her Game 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.  #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #girlsinsports #highschoolcoach #athletemindsetHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🚀 Wondering how to build mental toughness in your team from the very first day? Learn how to push your team and build resilience with challenges that actually work! 👉 Grab the free training here → 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 with 4 state championships. After over 14 years of coaching high school athletes, I’ve seen how mental training can make or break a season. In this episode, I’m sharing how the Earn the Right system, a series of challenges that build mental toughness helps your athletes earn their success! 🎯 You’ll learn: ✅ How Earn the Right challenges your athletes mentally and physically ✅ How ball control drills to build mental toughness ✅ How to create a program where everything is earned, not given ✅ Why mental training should be part of your player evaluation process ✅ How to test player impact through mental reps and tough situations Whether you're organizing tryouts, setting and communicating expectations, or helping your athletes face pressure, these tips are designed to improve mental performance and elevate your team's peak performance. 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction and Background00:31 What is 'Earn the Right'?01:13 Mental Toughness and Training Strategies02:56 Detailed Breakdown of Challenges04:43 Advanced Drills and Team Coordination07:51 Conclusion and Additional Resources 📢 Coaches – comment below: What challenges do you use to test mental toughness in your athletes? 👇 📌 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 🔔 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!

Your athletes freeze under pressure because they've never been taught how to respond. Get the full system here 🧠 → coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact 3 things I changed after watching my team blow a 21-17 lead in the third set of a semifinal match. Telling them to be mentally tough wasn't working. Telling them to shake it off wasn't working. Here's what did. You'll learn:✅ Why "shake it off" doesn't teach athletes anything (and what to say instead)✅ How to design practice so athletes are actually training for pressure✅ The Snapback Routine - a failure recovery tool your team can use in 30 seconds✅ Why coaches need their own pre-planned response for momentum shifts✅ How 5% of practice time can change everything in a championship moment 👋🏼 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.  🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction00:19 Coach Bre's Story00:59 The Semifinal Collapse02:47 Why Telling Isn't Teaching04:24 #1: Train for Pressure06:05 #2: The Snapback Routine10:02 #3: The Coach's Pre-Plan14:30 Wrap-Up & Next Steps 💬 Drop a comment below - Which of these three are you trying first with your team?  📩 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🔹 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: ⚡️ Only 9% of high school coaches have received formal mental performance training, yet nearly all believe mental skills impact performance. (Association for Applied Sport Psychology, 2018)⚡️ Athletes with pre-planned reset routines recover from errors significantly faster than those without a defined coping strategy. (Mesagno & Mullane-Grant, 2010)⚡️Girls are 1.5x more likely than boys to drop out of sports by age 14, often citing confidence and fear of failure as primary reasons. (Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women, University of Minnesota, 2018) Coach Her Game 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.  #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #girlsinsports #highschoolcoach #athletemindsetHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🔥Boost your athletes’ confidence and mental toughness with 3 simple visualization routines any coach can use → https://coachfreetraining.comCoaches, are you looking for practical coaching strategies to help your athletes perform at their best—without adding more drills to practice? In this episode, I’ll walk you through 3 powerful visualization routines that reduce athlete anxiety, improve focus, and give your team the competitive edge. Backed by sports psychology, these routines are simple to introduce, highly effective, and proven to help high school athletes build mental resilience and peak performance. 🎯 You'll learn: ✔️ Why what you call visualization matters for player buy-in 🧠 ✔️ A simple way to introduce short routines that athletes actually use 🙌 ✔️ How elite competitors use mental reps to gain a performance edge 🏆🎙 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state champion head volleyball coach. I’ve spent 14 years coaching and now I’m here to help you strengthen your athletes’ mental game, build player connection, and reduce the stress that comes with tryouts, evaluations, and competition.🕓 Key Moments00:00 The Importance of Visualization00:34 How to Introduce Visualization to Your Team02:33 Starting Small with Visualization03:01 Utilizing Resources for Visualization04:29 Modeling Visualization as a Coach📢 COACHES: Have you ever tried visualization with your athletes? If so, how did it go?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach#CoachingTips #TryoutTips #MentalToughness #FemaleAthletes #SportsPsychology #MentalPerformance #PlayerEvaluationCriteria #CoachingStrategies #PeakPerformance #EliteCompetitor #ReduceAnxietyForAthletes #PlayerConnection #CoachBre #CoachFreeTrainingHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Visualization is one of the simplest mental training tools out there and most coaches have no idea how to actually run it. Get the free training here that shows you how → https://coachfreetraining.comIn this episode, I'm breaking down three practical ways I use visualization with my team before every practice, before big games, and in the moments when I can feel the stress in the room.No scripts to memorize. No extra prep. Just tools you can start using this week.👋🏼 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 you'll learn:✅ How the 321 BRAVE routine sets the mental tone before practice even starts✅ Why pre-game visualization should focus on execution, not the outcome✅ How to read the room and use visualization on the fly when your team needs it mostThe science is clear: mental rehearsal fires the same neural pathways as physical performance. Which means every time your athlete visualizes a skill, she's literally training her brain.Visualization = Confidence. Here's how to make it work.🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction01:37 Why Visualization Works (The Science)02:39 Way #1: Visualization Before Practice03:12 The 3-2-1 Brave Mindset Routine04:46 Plug and Play Mental Training Program05:54 Way #2: Visualization Before Games06:58 Way #3: Situational Visualization09:09 Wrap-Up & Resources💬 Drop a comment below - Which of these three are you trying first with your team? 📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🎓 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 rehearsal alone can increase muscle strength by up to 35% - without any physical movement. (Cleveland Clinic, 2014)⚡️ Athletes who use mental imagery report significantly higher confidence and lower pre-competition anxiety than those who don't. (Munroe-Chandler & Hall, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2004)⚡️A meta-analysis of 133 studies found that mental imagery interventions significantly improve sport performance across skill levels and sport types. (Simonsmeier et al., Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2020)Coach Her Game 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.  #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #girlsinsports #highschoolcoach #athletemindsetHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🎯 Menstrual cycles aren’t just biology—they’re performance factors! Learn 3 essential strategies every coach needs for female athletes. Don't miss more coaching tips → https://coachfreetraining.com Coaches, if you’ve ever felt unsure about how to approach menstruation and its impact on performance, this episode is for you! We’re diving into how understanding the menstrual cycle can actually help your athletes perform better, stay mentally tough, and recover faster. Get the knowledge you need to better support your female athletes in all phases of their cycle—so they can take control of their performance and thrive! 🎯 You'll learn: ✔️ Why periods aren’t a hindrance—they’re a tool!  ✔️ How to track and support athletes during all four phases  ✔️ Simple strategies for empowering athletes with knowledge for peak performance  🎙 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state champion head volleyball coach. I’m here to help you build stronger, more confident, and mentally resilient athletes. 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 – Introduction to Periods and Performance 02:10 – Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: What Every Coach Needs to Know 04:20 – The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle and Performance Impact 07:40 – Tools to Empower Your Athletes 10:30 – Final Tips for Supporting Female Athletes During Their Cycle 12:00 – Conclusion 📢 COACHES: Periods impact performance, confidence, and recovery! How do you currently support your athletes through their cycles?  📌 Want to know how to support your athletes during their periods? 🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

3 mental skills coaches can actually teach - no extra prep, no sports psychology degree, all under 15 minutes. Get the free training → coachfreetraining.comYour athletes have the talent. But talent doesn't help when she's spiraling after one mistake.The fix isn't another pep talk. It's three teachable skills she can use in real time, on the court, when the pressure hits.👋🏼 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.  In this episode, I'm breaking down:👉 The Snapback Routine - a 2-second failure recovery system (breath + reset word + reset signal)👉 Visualization - why her brain fires the same neural pathways in a mental rep as a real one👉 The anxiety reframe backed by Harvard research - one phrase that measurably improves performanceTelling isn't teaching. These three skills hand your athletes the mechanism, not just the message.🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction00:59 Why Athletes Fall Apart Under Pressure01:16 Skill #1: The Snapback Routine02:44 Snapback in Action: Championship Story03:47 Skill #2: Visualization04:21 How to Use Visualization With Your Team05:51 Skill #3: Reframe Nervousness as Excitement07:20 Wrap-Up & Free Training💬 Drop a comment below - which of these three skills are you trying first with your team?📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🎓 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:  ⚡️ When athletes mentally rehearse a skill in vivid detail, the neural pathways fire the same way as during physical practice. (Cleveland Clinic)⚡️ Athletes who reframed pre-competition anxiety as excitement showed measurably higher performance than those who tried to calm down. (Wood Brooks, A., Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2014)⚡️Only 9% of high school coaches report receiving formal training in sport psychology or mental performance. (Journal of Athletic Training, 2021)The Coach Her Game 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.  #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #girlsinsports #highschoolcoach #athletemindsetHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🔥 Want to build team trust without spending hours planning complicated activities? Discover 3 simple, low-lift team bonding exercises that instantly bring your athletes closer! Get more tips here → https://coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to team bonding strategies that make a real impact on your athletes’ connection and performance! These low-effort, high-reward activities are perfect for building trust, breaking cliques, and strengthening your team’s mental toughness. Whether you’re just starting the season or need a quick reset, these bonding activities will help your team grow stronger, together. 🎯 You’ll Learn:✔️ How the “Question of the Day” promotes trust and connection ✔️ The power of "Plug & Play Elite Mental Game" for training mental skills and building team chemistry ✔️ A fun, leadership-building “Freshman Meal” activity  🎙 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state champion head volleyball coach. I help coaches like you build mentally tough teams that trust each other and perform under pressure. 🕓 Key Moments00:00 – Introduction: Low-Lift Team Bonding Ideas02:00 – Question of the Day: Simple Yet Effective05:00 – Mental Training with Plug & Play Elite Mental Game08:00 – Freshman Meal: Building Leadership and Trust11:00 – Conclusion: Culture and Trust Through Team Bonding Coaches – comment below: What are your favorite team bonding activities? 📌 Want to coach the mental game with confidence?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Mental training for your team doesn't require a sports psychology degree. Get the free training here → coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I'm sitting down with Tyson Roffey, a club volleyball coach from Ottawa who runs mental performance training with his 15U girls team. He's not a therapist. He's not a mental performance specialist. He works in hospital IT. And he made it work. We break down exactly how he and two co-coaches implemented the Plug and Play Elite Mental Game program, what flopped at first, and the adjustments that changed everything. Here's what we cover:👉 Why one-time mental performance seminars don't create lasting change👉 How to introduce mental training to athletes AND parents👉 The hybrid delivery model that finally got buy-in from everyone👉 What happened the first time a player used her Snapback Routine in a live game👉 The 7-minute 3-2-1 Brave routine that gives you 20 minutes back in practice If you've ever thought "I know my team needs the mental game, I just don't know how to teach it" - this episode is for you.  👋🏼 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.  🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction: The Mental Game Problem02:19 Meet Tyson Roffey08:40 Why Tyson Sought Mental Training11:57 Initial Hesitations: Time, Confidence & Buy-In17:24 How Tyson Rolled Out the Program18:29 Adapting the Approach: The Hybrid Model21:28 Results: What Coaches Started Noticing26:14 The 3-2-1 Brave Routine in Practice30:26 Impact on Coaching & Parent Engagement34:05 Advice for Coaches on the Fence 💬 Comment below: What's the #1 thing holding you back from doing mental training with your team? ⬇️ 📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🎓 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 More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game! P.S. Here's what the research shows: ⚡️ Athletes who use consistent pre-performance routines show significantly reduced anxiety and improved focus in high-stakes competition settings. (Cotterill, S.T. - Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 2010)⚡️ Mental imagery combined with physical practice improves athletic performance by up to 23% compared to physical practice alone. (Driskell, Copper & Moran - Journal of Applied Psychology, 1994)⚡️Approximately 85% of youth athletes who quit sports cite feeling inadequate under pressure as a primary reason - not lack of skill. (Aspen Institute - State of Play Report, 2022)Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

💥 Want to boost your team’s mental toughness and start winning those big games? Learn how mental training can help your athletes bounce back from mistakes and perform under pressure → https://coachfreetraining.comIn this episode, I’m sharing the secret mental toughness strategies that helped Coach Tom and his lacrosse team win two of the biggest games in their program's history—games they hadn’t won in over 20 years! Learn how to use mental training tools like the Snapback Routine to help your athletes handle adversity and perform at their peak.🎯 You’ll learn:✔️ How to Implement Mental Training without Being a Sports Psychologist✔️ Why "Snapback" Routines Can Change Your Team’s Resilience✔️ The Key to Getting Your Team to Buy Into Mental Performance✔️ The Simple Techniques That Took Coach Tom’s Team to New Heights🎙 I’m Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state champion head volleyball coach. I help coaches implement easy mental training to build confident, mentally tough athletes.Key Moments: 00:00 Meet Coach Tom and his success story 01:15 Getting team buy-in for mental training 03:12 The Snapback Routine in action 05:26 Real results and game-changing wins 07:05 Emotional regulation and resilience on the field 08:08 Final encouragement for coaches📢 COACHES – How do you handle mental toughness with your team? Drop your experience in the comments. Let’s support each other. 👇📌 Want to coach the mental game with confidence?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

A D1 soccer player. She had a full ride, two ACL tears, and a front row seat to what breaks girl athletes. Coaches need this → coachfreetraining.comIf you coach girl athletes and you've ever had a player pull back, check out, or lose the love for the game, this one's for you.My guest today is Lyrik Fryer. She is the co-founder of Work Play Branding, a multimillion dollar media company. But before all of that, she played Division I soccer player at Florida International University and is a two-time ACL survivor. Lyric is now an entrepreneur, brand strategist, and an open book on all things college athletics and mental performance. Find her on Instagram: @lyrik.fryerIn this episode, Lyrik shares what was actually going on behind the scenes of her soccer career. We also discuss:👉 What coaches get wrong about athlete identity 👉 Why your bench players are running your culture (not your captains) 👉 The captain selection mistake that quietly tanks team chemistry 👉 What girls actually need to hear when the pressure gets too heavy 👉 How perspective - not pep talks - is the real mental skill nobody's teaching👋🏼 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.🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introducing Lyrik Fryer02:02 Growing Up in Love With Soccer03:43 When the Pressure Started06:33 The Mental Game of Perfectionism12:08 Two ACL Tears and the Road Back14:55 Choosing Business Over a Fifth Year23:44 The Role of Parents and Coaches26:39 What the Bench Players Get Wrong30:02 What Soccer Really Taught Her33:06 Advice to the 14-Year-Old Athlete💬 Drop your biggest takeaway from this episode in the comments below ⬇️📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game!P.S. Here's what the research shows: ⚡️ Girls quit sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14, with "emotional cost" cited as a primary driver. (Women's Sports Foundation, 2023) ⚡️ 70% of youth athletes quit organized sports by age 13, with most citing "it's not fun anymore" (Aspen Institute Project Play, 2019)⚡️Female athletes experience ACL tears at 2-8x higher rates than male athletes in the same sports (American Journal of Sports Medicine, 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.#coachinggirls #mentalperformance #girlsinsports #highschoolcoach #athletemindsetHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Looking to streamline your tryouts and avoid stress? Steal my exact evaluation plan and learn how to make better decisions faster during tryouts! Grab more coaching tips here → https://coachfreetraining.com Coaches, I know tryouts can be tough and overwhelming, especially when it comes to making the right decisions for your team. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my two-day tryout evaluation process. From summer training to setting clear expectations and assessing skills, I’m sharing the exact strategies that have helped me build strong, mentally tough teams. These tried-and-true methods will ensure your athletes are evaluated fairly and effectively, making your decisions easier and more transparent. 🎯 You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why evaluating in the summer helps set the stage for tryouts ✔️ How to set clear expectations with athletes and parents ✔️ The power of data in your tryout evaluation (and why it matters) ✔️ How to evaluate intangibles like leadership and mental toughness ✔️ Why creating pressure situations at tryouts builds better players 🎙 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a longtime head volleyball coach with 4 state championships. With over 14 years of experience, I’ve learned that tryouts aren’t just about athletic ability – they’re about finding the right fit for your team. KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 – Why Most Tryouts Go Wrong (And How to Fix It Early) 03:01 – Your Tryout Blueprint: Structure, Flow, and Timing That Works 04:15 – What You Should Be Evaluating First (Hint: Not Just Skills) 05:39 – Day 1: How to Assess Skills Effectively 06:22 – Day 2: Position-Specific Evaluations 07:57 – Wrap-Up: Final Thoughts + Free Tools to Improve Your Tryout Process 📢 COACHES – What’s your top tip for running smooth tryouts? Drop your experience in the comments. Let’s support each other. 👇 📌 Want to coach the mental game with confidence?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Team dinners feel like connection. But proximity is not the same as trust. Learn systems that build a championship culture. Get the free training for coaches here → 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 and 4-time state champion. In this episode, I'm breaking down why teams that look connected in September fall apart in November - and the exact method I use to build the kind of chemistry that holds up under pressure. Here's what you'll learn:✅ Why fun team activities create proximity, not trust✅ The 3 pillars of real team chemistry (vulnerability, trust, psychological safety)✅ Google's research on what actually makes teams perform at their highest level✅ How to run the Open Circle method - a 15-minute weekly meeting that changes everything✅ The mistake I made last season by skipping it (and what happened) 🎯 The teams that stay connected when things get hard aren't the ones who ate the most pasta together. They're the ones who built psychological safety on purpose. 🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction00:17 Proximity vs. Chemistry02:35 Why Surface-Level Connection Fails04:25 Three Keys to Real Chemistry06:07 The Open Circle Method08:18 How to Run Open Circles09:49 Lessons Learned10:30 Recap & Call to Action 💬 Comment below: What's your current go-to team building activity? I want to know what's working (and what's not) for coaches right now! 📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🔔 Subscribe for more for weekly coaching tools, mental game systems, and team culture strategies for coaches of girl athletes. P.S. A few stats worth knowing:⚡️ Psychological safety - not talent, not leadership - was the #1 factor in high-performing teams, according to Google's Project Aristotle. (Google, 2016)⚡️ Teams with high psychological safety are 35% more likely to report high performance. (McKinsey & Company, based on Project Aristotle findings)⚡️ Athletes who feel a strong sense of team belonging perform significantly better under pressure than those who feel socially isolated on their team. (Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Eys et al., 2015) 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. #teamchemistry #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #highschoolcoach #teamcultureHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Ever had parent drama or complaints about playing time? 🤦‍♀️ Here's a simple 2-minute activity to prevent those issues before they even start! Grab more coaching tools → https://coachfreetraining.comAs coaches, we know how important parent communication is—especially when it comes to setting expectations early. In this video, I’m sharing a simple, yet powerful, note card activity that helps build trust with parents and prevent playing time complaints later in the season. By creating an open line of communication, you can set the tone for a successful and drama-free season.🎯 What you’ll learn:✔️ How to establish trust and set expectations early with parents✔️ A simple note card activity to ensure parents feel heard and valued✔️ How to communicate that you're a team working together for the benefit of the athlete✔️ Why mental toughness and player development matter just as much as physical skills✔️ How to reinforce family values and strengthen the parent-coach partnership🎙 I’m Coach Bre—a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state championship-winning coach. After 14 years of coaching, I’ve learned that building strong relationships with parents is key to a successful season and mentally tough athletes.🕓KEY MOMENTS:00:00 – Why So Many Coaches Struggle Early On00:30 – The Parent Meeting Strategy That Changes Everything00:55 – How Sharing Personal Stories Builds Parent Trust Fast02:21 – The Simple Note Card Activity Every Coach Should Try04:23 – Tools and Tips to Build Mentally Tough, Connected Teams📢Coaches—what’s the best strategy you’ve used to set expectations with parents? Comment below!👇🚀 Want more strategies to empower your athletes and improve communication with parents?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Girl drama is happening on your team. Put a proactive system in place to address it before it costs you. For more coaching resources check out the championship program membership → https://champions.elitecompetitor.com/ Team tension doesn't fix itself. It gets worse. And most coaches don't find out until the season is already falling apart. 🙋‍♀️ Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a certified Mental Performance Coach and former collegiate athlete with 14 years of coaching experience, including 4 state championships. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and host of the Coach Her Game podcast, where I help coaches strengthen their athlete's mental game so they can perform their best when it matters most.   👤 My guest is Sheri Gazitt. She founded Teen Wise 15 years ago after 30 years in psychology. Sheri specializes in helping teen girls navigate friendships, team dynamics, and mean girl behavior through private coaching, community presentations, and her Game On webinar for coaches.  In this episode, Sheri and I discuss drama and how to proactively and successfully navigate it. She gave our athletes 10 responses to mean girl behavior on a recent Level Up call, and coaches, they had SO many questions! Here's what you'll learn:✅ The most common types of drama affecting girl athletes right now✅ The 4-step conflict conversation framework (with the exact words to teach your players)✅ The 3 parent traps that accidentally make everything worse✅ Why gathering the whole team to address bullying backfires✅ The one proactive tool that prevents most drama before it starts This isn't about eliminating conflict. It's about teaching girls how to navigate it, and that skill follows them into every locker room, boardroom, and relationship they'll ever have. Key Moments:00:00 Introduction05:14 Most Common Types of Drama07:51 Teaching Conflict Resolution14:55 Early Warning Signs16:41 How Parents Should Respond18:01 The Power of Mindset19:33 When to Address Bullying24:49 Helping Excluded Girls29:30 Top 3 Parenting Mistakes32:39 Processing Your Own Past35:46 Guidance for Coaches38:06 Proactive Team Culture 💬 Coaches - comment below: What's the hardest part of navigating team drama as a coach? 📌 Resources & Tools🔹You can find Sheri at: Teen Wise Website: https://www.teen-wise.com/🔹Be Teen Wise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beteenwise/🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game! P.S. Here's what the research shows:⚡️ Girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14, and negative team social dynamics are a leading driver. (Women's Sports Foundation, 2016)⚡️ 75% of girls who quit sports cite social reasons including peer conflict and feeling excluded from the team. (Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women, University of Minnesota)⚡️ Relational aggression - exclusion, gossip, and social manipulation - occurs at significantly higher rates in adolescent girls than boys. (Crick & Grotpeter, Developmental Psychology, 1995) The Coach Her Game podcast is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping coaches of gHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Coaching female athletes as a male coach? It’s a different game. Girls respond to emotion, connection, and trust. When you coach them like boys, it backfires. Grab more coaching tips → https://coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I’m sharing the top 3 mistakes male coaches make with girl athletes—and how to fix them with strategies that build resilience, regulation, and results. 🎯 Learn:Why aggressive motivation shuts her downWhat her brain needs to feel safe and perform under pressureThe Snapback Routine every girl athlete should knowCoaching emotionally while still demanding excellenceHow boundaries build leadership (and avoid blurred lines) 🎙 I’m Coach Bre, mental performance coach for girl athletes and co-founder of The Elite Competitor. I’ve led teams to 4 state titles, and I’ve learned that great coaching girl athletes starts with intentional structure—not just drills. KEY MOMENTS:00:00 Introduction: Coaching Girls vs. Boys00:34 Common Mistakes in Coaching Girls00:44 Mistake #1: Handling Errors01:33 Mistake #2: Silence Isn't Golden02:11 Mistake #3: Over Coaching03:35 Conclusion and Additional Resources 📢 COACHES – Ever felt unsure how to handle the emotional side of the game? Drop your experience in the comments. Let’s support each other.  📌 Want to coach the mental game with confidence?🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 FREE Mental Game Training → https://coachfreetraining.comHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Girls aren't quitting because they stopped loving their sport. Get the free mental game training here → coachfreetraining.com 🎯In this episode, I'm sitting down with my co-founder Kristina to share something we've never talked about publicly before.We both quit our sports. Me: volleyball. Her: basketball. Not because we weren't good enough. Because we didn't have the mental skills to survive the pressure.👉 In this episode you'll learn:✅ Why girls quit at twice the rate of boys by age 14 (and the real reason behind it)✅ The invisible confidence killers coaches don't see coming✅ What "Stay. Play. Lead." means and why it drives everything we build✅ How to give your athletes the tools to handle pressure, mistakes, and comparison👋🏼 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.🏆 This is the most personal episode we've ever recorded. And it's the heart behind every program, every tool, and every resource inside The Elite Competitor.🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction: The Girls Sports Crisis04:39 Kristina's Basketball Story12:30 Bre's Volleyball Journey17:29 Coming Back to the Game22:12 Introducing Play Stay Lead23:17 The Mental Game Gap24:01 Sports and Leadership25:27 Building Partnerships26:35 Call to Action💬 Comment below: Did you play a sport growing up? Tell us what kept you in it (or what made you walk away).📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game!P.S. Here's what the research shows:⚡️ Girls quit sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14, with "emotional cost" cited as a primary driver. (Women's Sports Foundation, 2023)⚡️ 94% of C-suite women played sports, linking athletic participation directly to adult leadership outcomes. (Ernst & Young / ESPNW)⚡️ Girls have 1.3 million fewer opportunities to play high school sports than boys, meaning access AND retention both matter. (National Federation of State High School Associations)The Coach Her Game Podcast 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 #girlsinsports #youthsports #mentaltoughnessHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Struggling with playing time drama and confusion on your team? 😩 It’s time to take control and eliminate confusion with these 3 proven strategies! Grab more coaching tips → https://coachfreetraining.com Coaches, if you’ve ever faced issues with playing time confusion, you’re not alone. Whether you're battling it in a championship-winning season or a tough rebuild, it’s a challenge we all face. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategies I use to define roles, communicate expectations clearly, and have regular check-ins to keep everything on track. These steps have drastically reduced confusion and eliminated drama on my teams!🎙 I’m Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state championship-winning volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. Let’s dive into how you can avoid playing time headaches and create a cohesive, focused team. 🎯 Here’s what you’ll learn:✅ How to clearly define roles on your team ✅ The exact way I run 1:1 Player Impact Plan meetings with athletes✅ My simple bi-weekly check-in system that keeps players focused and clears up confusion fast These steps have drastically reduced frustration, drama, and second-guessing around playing time—and they’ll help your team too.🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction to Playing Time Issues00:27 Defining Roles on Your Team00:58 Communicating Roles Clearly01:29 Implementing Player Impact Plans01:37 Regular Check-ins with Players02:35 Conclusion and Further Resources📢 COACHES – What’s your biggest challenge with playing time right now? Drop it in the comments below 👇 📌 Want more tools to build confident athletes and strong team culture?🔹 FREE Mental Game Training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Playing time drama isn't about entitled kids. It's about unclear roles. Here's the 15-minute system that eliminates it! Join the Championship Program Membership → champions.elitecompetitor.com for more tips and resources! In this episode, I'm breaking down why playing time drama happens (spoiler: you're probably creating it without knowing) and the exact Player Impact Plan system I use with all 12 varsity athletes. Here's what you'll learn:✅ Why "open door policies" don't work with 14-year-olds ✅ The confusion cycle that creates resentment and drama ✅ How to document roles, expectations, and playing time in one meeting ✅ Why this 15-minute investment saves you hours later This isn't theory. It's the system I've used for years as a four-time state champion coach. 👋🏼 Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion high school volleyball coach with 14+ years of coaching experience. I'm also a Certified Mental Performance Coach and co-founder of The Elite Competitor, where I help coaches build mentally tough, confident girl athletes who perform when it matters most. My signature frameworks (like the Snapback Routine and 3-2-1 BRAVE) are used by thousands of coaches to teach mental training without adding hours to their schedule. The Player Impact Plan (PIP) gives every athlete crystal-clear answers to: 👉 What's my role? 👉 How much will I play? 👉 What are my strengths? 👉 Where do I need to grow? 👉 What does my coach expect from me? When everyone's on the same page from day one (including parents), the drama doesn't start. Grab the PIP template here: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🕓 Key Moments: 0:00 The Root Cause of Playing Time Drama00:42 Why Players Get Confused01:17 Common Coaching Mistakes02:10 The Player Impact Meeting Solution02:54 What's in the Player Impact Plan03:56 How to Make Time for These Meetings04:29 Get the Free Template 💬 Coaches - comment below: How do you handle athlete communication and expectations? 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game! P.S. A few stats worth knowing:⚡67% of high school athletes report unclear expectations from coaches as a top source of stress (Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 2022)⚡Athletes with clearly defined roles show 34% higher team commitment and 28% lower dropout rates (Sport Management Review, 2021)⚡Proactive communication reduces parent-coach conflicts by 41% compared to reactive approaches (National Federation of State High School Associations Research, 2023) 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. #playingtime #highschoolcoaching #coachinggirls #teamculture #mentalperformanceHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Want a winning practice structure that builds a championship culture? Here’s how to make your practice plan work for both skills and mindset! Grab more coaching tools → https://coachfreetraining.com Most coaches think their practices are effective… but when athletes show up late, waste time, or go through the motions instead of pushing themselves, it’s a clear sign something’s missing. In this video, I’m breaking down my 3-part system for creating practices that build connection, mental toughness, and competition—without adding hours to your day. 🎯 Learn:The #1 "must do" in the first 5 minutes of practiceA proven mindset routine to boost mental toughnessSimple ways to coach pressure (not just hope they handle it)How to end every practice with reflection and confidence 🎙 I’m Coach Bre, mental performance coach for girl athletes and co-founder of The Elite Competitor. I’ve led teams to 4 state titles, and I’ve learned that great coaching starts with intentional structure—not just drills. 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: Importance of Practice Structure00:28 Starting Strong: Pre-Practice Routine01:36 Building Connections and Mental Training03:09 Training Adversity and Competitive Drills03:47 Reflection and Final Thoughts 📢 COACHES – What’s one thing you include in every practice? Drop it in the comments! 📌 Want more tools to help your athletes thrive?🔹 Grab our FREE mental game training → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Learn more about the Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

The open door policy feels like the right move, but here's the truth - it's actually making communication worse. Grab the free Player Impact Plan template → https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f I used to tell my team "just come talk to me" at the start of every season. I genuinely wanted to be approachable. But athletes don't come to you first when they have issues. They spiral, catastrophize, and create stories in their heads. By the time they work up the courage to approach you, the situation is 10 times worse. Here's what I do instead: Player Impact Meetings at the start of the season (15 minutes to clarify role, playing time, strengths, development plan) + bi-weekly 5-minute check-ins throughout the season. 👋🏼 Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion high school volleyball coach with 12+ years of coaching experience. I'm also a Certified Mental Performance Coach and co-founder of The Elite Competitor, where I help coaches build mentally tough, confident girl athletes who perform when it matters most. My signature frameworks (like the Snapback Routine and 3-2-1 BRAVE) are used by thousands of coaches to teach mental training without adding hours to their schedule. In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why open door policies don't work for teen athletes✅ The three problems with reactive communication✅ How to structure Player Impact Meetings✅ The exact three questions I ask in bi-weekly check-ins✅ How this system saves me hours of drama management This proactive approach eliminates drama before it starts, creates equity across all players, and removes intimidation barriers. It catches issues early instead of waiting for explosions. ⚡ If you want the exact Player Impact Plan template I use, comment PLAN below. Want the complete system for building mentally tough, confident athletes? Join the Championship Program Membership where I break down communication systems, mental training frameworks, leadership development, and team culture - all the things no one teaches you in coaching school. This month we're diving deep into captain selection and leadership development. Check it out here: champions.elitecompetitor.com 🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction00:59 Why Open Door Policy Doesn't Work02:48 The Player Impact Meeting04:19 Biweekly Check-Ins06:16 Why This System Works Better08:16 Championship Program Membership 💬 Coaches - comment below: How do you handle athlete communication and expectations? 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game!  P.S. A few stats worth knowing:88% of teen athletes say they want more communication from their coaches about their role and playing time expectations (Positive Coaching Alliance, 2022)Athletes who receive regular one-on-one feedback from coaches report 43% higher confidence levels (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2021)67% of high school athletes say they've experienced anxiety about approaching their coach with concerns (National Federation of State High School Associations, 2023) The Coach Her Game Podcast is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helpingHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🔥 Your team is falling apart in a big game. Panic is setting in. What do you say? What do you do? This is how you coach through pressure like a pro. Grab more strategies here → http://coachfreetraining.com When momentum shifts and your girls get rattled, what happens next is all on you. In this episode, I share exactly how to train AND coach your athletes through high-pressure situations—so they show up strong when it counts most. 🎯 Learn:✔️ Real-time coaching tactics (without yelling)✔️ Practice strategies that simulate pressure✔️ Snapback routines & reset words that work✔️ The exact plan that helped us win the state title under pressure 🎙 I'm Coach Bre  mental performance coach for girl athletes, co-founder of The Elite Competitor, and four-time state championship-winning volleyball coach. I’ve made every coaching mistake in the book when it comes to pressure, and I’ve learned how to turn those into powerful, practical tools any coach can use to build mentally tough teams 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction to Coaching Under Pressure00:52 In-the-Moment Strategies for Coaches03:02 Out-of-the-Moment Preparation04:25 Practical Training Techniques05:50 Visualization and Mental Preparation09:26 Conclusion and Next Steps📢 COACHES – What’s one pressure situation your team struggles with most? Let’s help each other grow in the comments. 👇 📌 Want more coaching tools to help you stay calm and strengthen your team’s mental game?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com/  🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 skills that actually build confidence (because "just be more confident" doesn't work). Grab the full system at coachfreetraining.com Most coaches tell athletes to "be more confident" without teaching them HOW. Here's the problem, confidence isn't something you can talk someone into. But it IS something you can teach. 👋🏼 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. After struggling with anxiety as a college athlete and being a championship coach, I've learned that confidence comes from having tools, not from motivational speeches. 🧐 What You'll Learn:Why "shake it off" and "next play" don't actually teach a skillThe Snapback Routine - a 3-step system for bouncing back from mistakes in 2 secondsHow body language coaching changes confidence in 30 secondsThe 321 BRAVE daily mindset routine (5-7 minutes that rewire your athletes' brains)Why visualization isn't "woo woo" - it's neuroscience This isn't theory. These are the exact tools my team uses, and they've helped us win 4 consecutive state titles. 🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Why "Be Confident" Doesn't Work 01:52 Tool #1: The Snapback Routine 03:49 Tool #2: Body Language 05:08 Tool #3: Daily Mindset Routine 05:22 The 3-2-1 Brave Method 07:17 Visualization & Neuroscience 07:30 Wrap Up & Next Steps 💬 Coaches - comment below: Which tool are you going to try first with your team? Snapback Routine, body language, or 3-2-1 BRAVE? 📌 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!  P.S. A few stats worth knowing:Girls are 2x more likely to quit sports than boys by age 14, with lack of confidence cited as the primary reason (Women's Sports Foundation, 2020)Mental imagery training improves motor skill performance by 23% compared to physical practice alone (Psychological Bulletin, 2018)Athletes who use pre-performance routines experience 47% less performance anxiety and demonstrate greater consistency across competitions (Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 2017) The Coach Her Game 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. #mentaltraining #coachingconfidence #girlsathletes #snapbackroutine #321BRAVEHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🏐 Struggling with serve receive meltdowns? Learn how to build athlete resilience and mental strategy → https://coachfreetraining.com If your athletes get in their heads and start making mistakes in serve receive—shanking passes, spiraling after an error, or playing it safe out of fear—this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the three must-have mental tools every volleyball player needs to master serve receive under pressure. Whether your team needs a confidence boost or a mental reset routine, these insights will help you coach the mental game, not just the mechanics. 🧠 👋 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, plus a longtime head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion. I’ve worked with countless athletes to help them overcome mental barriers in serve receive. These are the strategies that make the biggest difference when the pressure is on. Inside this episode:✅ The Snapback Routine: How to bounce back from mistakes in seconds✅ The right kind of self-talk (and how to avoid fear-based thinking)✅ Visualization exercises to build mental reps off the court✅ Quick tips for building confident, resilient serve receive passers✅ How to train the mental side of serve receive with your whole team 🎯 This is more than just serve receive technique—it's your guide to creating players who recover fast, stay positive, and visualize success before every match. Because no drill will work if your athletes lose the mental game. 👊 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: The Mental Game of Serve Receive00:30 The Snapback Routine: Recovering After Mistakes01:32 Positive Self-Talk: Flipping the Script02:24 Visualization: Mental Reps for Success03:38 Conclusion: Why the Mindset Matters 👇 Coaches – what’s your biggest challenge when coaching serve receive? Drop your thoughts below! 📌 Want to build the mental game without adding hours to your plate?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game system → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🎥 YouTube videos here → https://www.youtube.com/@CoachHerGameHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Stop saying "shake it off" without teaching them HOW. Here's the 2-second system that actually works → https://coachfreetraining.com When your athletes spiral after mistakes, it's not because they're weak. It's because their brain is in fight-or-flight mode and you're asking them to regulate without giving them the tools. In this video, I'm breaking down the neuroscience of why "shake it off" doesn't work and teaching you the exact Snapback Routine I use with my 4x State Championship team. This is the skill that takes athletes from spiraling for minutes to resetting in 2 seconds. 🧐 What You'll Learn:Why "shake it off" fails (the amygdala threat response)The traffic light system for mental state awareness (green/yellow/red)The complete Snapback Routine: breath, reset word, reset signalHow to teach this in 15 minutes without losing practice timeWhy athletes must practice this in low-stakes before using it in games 👋🏼 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. 🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction00:50 Understanding the Brain Science02:50 The Traffic Light System03:36 Recognizing Yellow Moments04:18 The Snapback Routine05:49 Implementing the Snapback06:27 Bonus: Coaching Quiet Teams 💬 Coaches - comment below: What's your biggest challenge when your athletes get in their heads after mistakes 📌 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!  P.S. A few stats worth knowing:Athletes who report high psychological safety are 27% more likely to perform at their peak in high-pressure situations. (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2022)Mental skills training can improve athletic performance by 13-23%, with visualization and self-talk showing the strongest effects. (Sports Medicine Journal, 2021)70% of youth athletes report that performance anxiety negatively impacts their ability to focus during competition, yet only 12% receive formal mental skills training from coaches. (Aspen Institute Project Play, 2023) 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. #mentaltraining #coachinggirls #athleteconfidence #youthsports #snapbackroutineHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🔥Your team’s culture is either your secret weapon—or your biggest weakness. Discover my top 3 tools to build leadership & a winning mindset! Get more strategies here → https://coachfreetraining.comIf you’re a coach who cares about more than just wins and stats—if you want to build resilient, confident, and mentally strong athletes—this episode is for you. In this talk, I’m sharing the top 3 tools every high school and middle school coach should be using to develop leadership, strengthen team culture, and integrate mindset training without adding more to your plate. 👋 I'm Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a long-time head volleyball coach with 4 state championships. I’ve spent the last 14+ seasons learning what actually works when it comes to the mental game.You'll learn:✅ The leadership resource I give to every captain✅ The culture-building system that helped me recover after a tough season✅ The exact mental training method I use with my team weekly (20–30 min!)✅ Why most coaches avoid teaching mindset—and how to make it simple✅ How to build systems that actually support what you say you value🎯 Real leadership shows up in how your athletes respond under pressure, in conflict, and when no one's watching. Let’s give them the tools that actually last. 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: Top 3 Resources for Developing Good Culture00:40 Resource #1: Bruce Brown’s Leadership Resources01:59 Resource #2: JP Nerbun’s Culture System03:28 Resource #3: Plug & Play Elite Mental Game for Teams05:20 Conclusion: Why All This Matters💬 Coaches – comment below: Which of the 3 areas do YOU want to strengthen most—leadership, culture, or mental game?📌 Want to build the mental game without adding hours to your plate?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game system → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg🔹More of our secrets in this playlist! → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYeP0oZHlVGnxJfK4m7ViFejx8r3hnHWL&si=2dTJGyqzt0aGyR-r🎥 YouTube videos here → https://www.youtube.com/@CoachHerGameHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Sadie shares what mental training actually looks like for a college athlete in-season. Get the free training to help your players level up their mental game → https://coachfreetraining.com This is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when an athlete who's already playing well decides to train her mental game. Sadie wasn't struggling or falling apart. She just wanted more confidence, more trust in herself, and to rediscover her love for volleyball. In this episode, you'll learn:👉 What mental training actually is (spoiler: it's not therapy) 👉 How Sadie used the Snapback Routine in a 24-24 championship game 👉 Why the two-minute journal in 3-2-1 BRAVE changed everything 👉 How to introduce mental training without making it sound like criticism 👉 What it looks like to fit mental training into a crazy college schedule If your athletes think "maybe mental training isn't for me because I'm doing fine," lean in. Sadie's story proves that mental training isn't for broken athletes. It's for athletes who want to go from good to great. I'm Coach Bre, a Mental Performance Coach and former 4x state champion volleyball coach. I help coaches of girl athletes build mentally tough, confident teams who perform when it matters most. After 14 years of coaching high school volleyball and watching too many talented athletes melt down under pressure, I knew there had to be a better way. That's why I created science-based mental training programs that give coaches and athletes the tools they need to level up. 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: What Mental Training Really Is01:46 Meet Sadie: A Senior Season Story05:18 What Sadie Hoped to Gain07:23 Breaking Mental Training Myths11:01 Game-Changing Tools: Snapback & 3-2-1 Brave17:29 Handling Pressure & Finding Joy22:48 Advice for Future College Athletes27:34 What's Next: Fifth Year & Playing Overseas  💬 Coaches - Have you ever had an athlete who was "doing fine" but you knew they could play with more freedom and confidence? Comment below and let me know what you're seeing with your team. 👇 This channel is for coaches who know the mental side matters but don't have the structure, tools, or time to teach it effectively. I'm here to give you plug-and-play systems that work. 📌 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!  P.S. A few stats worth knowing:Visualization training can improve performance by up to 23%, nearly as effective as physical practice alone. (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2019)Athletes who practice mental skills training show a 13-20% improvement in performance consistency under pressure. (International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2020)70% of athletic performance is mental, yet most athletes spend less than 10% of their training time on mental skills. (Sports Psychology Research) 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. #mentaltraining #collegeathlete #athleteconfidence #mentalgame #volleyballcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Struggling with timeouts? Discover a 3-step strategy to reset your team and shift momentum. Get more strategies in our free training → https://coachfreetraining.comA timeout can be a turning point—or a missed opportunity. After 14 years of coaching (and four state championships), I’ve learned the hard way that winging it in timeouts doesn't cut it. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact 3-step framework I use in every high-pressure timeout to refocus my team and actually coach through the chaos.I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and longtime head volleyball coach. I’ve called timeouts that turned games around—and ones that left my team more confused than before. Learn how to use timeouts to reset momentum, not lose it.Here I break down: ✔️ The 3 things I always say in timeouts ✔️ How to ground your athletes mentally in seconds ✔️ What to say when you're out of timeouts (but not out of chances) ✔️ How we came back to win State—after a failed timeoutKey Moments 00:00 – Introduction 00:55 – Step 1: State the problem 01:50 – Step 2: Ground and reset team (Snapback Routine) 02:52 – Step 3: Give specific instructions (focus on one thing) 03:15 – The belief booster (aka the cherry on top) 05:20 – The 3-step timeout framework recap 06:26 – What to watch next💬 Coaches – what’s your biggest timeout challenge? Drop it in the comments.📌 Ready to strengthen your team’s mental game? 🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach 🔹 Get the plug & play mental game system → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🎥 YouTube videos here → https://www.youtube.com/@CoachHerGameHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Your quiet team isn't broken. They just need the right systems. I'm sharing the 4 strategies that took my silent, "too nice" team to a state championship. Grab my free training → 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 and 4-time state champion.  In this episode, I'm breaking down why forcing communication never works (and what actually does). You'll learn the exact frameworks I use including:👉 Earn the Right - how to teach communication standards from day one 👉 Open Circle Method - building trust that leads to natural communication 👉 Competitive Cauldron - creating healthy competition without toxicity 👉 Confidence Skills - teaching athletes to reset and play free This isn't about making them louder. It's about making them confident enough to compete.  🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction: The Problem01:31 Strategy 1: Earn the Right03:55 Strategy 2: Building Trust05:51 Strategy 3: Competitive Cauldron09:04 Strategy 4: Teaching Confidence Skills10:01 The Snapback Routine10:41 The Alter Ego Technique12:02 Wrap Up & Resources If your team drops balls in silence or plays scared, this episode is for you. 💬 Coaches - What's your biggest struggle with coaching a quiet team? Comment below. Let's talk about it 👇 📌 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!  P.S. A few stats worth knowing:Athletes in competitive practice environments communicate 31% more during games (Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 2022)Trust-building interventions reduce team conflict by 47% and increase communication by 28% in one season (Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, Michigan State University, 2021)Athletes with structured reset routines recover from errors 2.3x faster than those without (Frontiers in Psychology, 2023) 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.Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🎯 Coaches: Want fast, effective ways to build confident, focused athletes at practice? These 3 mental training drills take just minutes!  Learn more coaching tips here → https://coachfreetraining.com Mental toughness doesn’t have to take hours to train. In this video, I’m sharing the exact mindset drills I run with my high school volleyball team every day—each one designed to strengthen athlete confidence, focus, and resilience (in under 5 minutes 💥). 🎙️ I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a longtime head volleyball coach and 4x state champion. I’ve coached hundreds of athletes and helped programs go from inconsistent to unshakable—by adding these simple sports psych tools into their practices. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ A fast failure recovery method (Snapback Routine) to bounce back from mistakes ✅ Our 3-2-1 Brave Method™: journaling + breathwork + affirmations ✅ How to use visualization training to help athletes play with poise under pressure ✅ How these drills are built into our Plug and Play Elite Mental Game system ✅ BONUS: How to help athletes rewrite negative self-talk before it affects performance Perfect for busy high school coaches who want results without overhauling their practice plan—these drills help you integrate mental performance training seamlessly. 🕓 Key moments: 00:00 – Intro 00:14 – Skill 1: Snapback Routine (Failure Recovery) 02:00 – The 3-2-1 BRAVE Routine 03:32 – Guided Visualization and Breathwork 04:32 – Energy Reset and Practice Readiness 04:50 – Where to Learn More (Free Training & Tools) 05:24 – Wrap-Up & Real-Life Mom Moment 👇 Coaches, comment below: Which sports psych drill are you most excited to implement? 📌 Ready to strengthen your team’s mental game? 🔹 Watch our FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Follow on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach 🔹 Get the plug & play mental game system → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemgHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

This episode breaks down how to build a Leadership Core that actually develops leaders, not just ceremonial captains. Grab more coaching must haves → https://coachfreetraining.com  If your captains' biggest responsibilities are coin flips and jersey selection, you're not alone. Most coaches give athletes titles without training them how to lead. I made this mistake for years. I expected captains to hold teammates accountable, manage equipment, and handle conflict. They didn't know how. What teenager does? 👋🏼 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.  In this episode, you'll learn:How to create an application process for your Leadership Core (not a popularity contest)The 3-4 summer leadership development meetings that train athletes before the season startsHow to assign squad leaders with specific roles like Energy Leader and Connection LeaderWhy having 6-8 trained leaders beats having 2-3 ceremonial captainsHow your Leadership Core can facilitate mental training and solve peer conflicts This system creates sustainable leadership that doesn't depend on you micromanaging or starting over every season when your captains graduate. 🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 00:19 My Coaching Mistake01:53 Building a Leadership Core System03:17 Element 1: The Application Process05:01 Element 2: Leadership Development06:50 Element 3: Squad Leaders & Real Roles09:59 Championship Program Membership10:58 Handling Team Drama 💬 Coaches - how do you help train leaders on your team? Comment below. READY TO BUILD YOUR LEADERSHIP CORE?Inside the Championship Program Membership, you get the exact template I use to create your Leadership Core (application, summer plan, leadership roles). Then we hop on a live coaching call together and BUILD your version. Every month = new template + live coaching call. Join here → https://champions.elitecompetitor.com 📌 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!  P.S.A few stats worth knowing:Student-athletes who participate in structured leadership training programs demonstrate 23% higher rates of positive team behaviors including accountability and peer support. (Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 2021)Teams with distributed leadership structures report 34% fewer conflicts and faster conflict resolution times. (International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2020)Coaches who implement structured leadership systems report spending 40% less time managing team drama and interpersonal conflicts. (NFHS Coaching Survey, 2023) 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.Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🔥 Inheriting a new program? These new coach tips will help you build trust, create team culture, and avoid costly mistakes → https://coachfreetraining.com Taking over a high school sports team can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re trying to change systems, set standards, and earn athlete buy-in all at once. In this video, I’m sharing three game-changing strategies every coach should implement when stepping into a new role. Whether you’re rebuilding from scratch or inheriting an established program, these insights will help you lead with confidence, build trust fast, and avoid losing your team before the season even starts. 👋 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. I’ve taken over two different high school programs, and I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) what to do—and what NOT to do—when you're the new coach on campus. ✅ Inside this episode:🔹 How to take over a high school team the right way🔹 The first thing to do before running new drills or systems🔹 The power of 1:1 athlete meetings (and the questions to ask)🔹 How to start mental training with your team—without being a sports psych🔹 Tips for coaching a new program with confidence🔹 How to create culture, clarity, and connection from day one 🎯 This is more than just high school coaching advice—it's a roadmap for building a mentally tough, drama-free, unified team that performs under pressure. Because no offensive scheme will fix a mindset issue. 👊 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: Setting the Tone for a New Program 00:29 Start with Stability: Easing the Transition 01:19 Building Relationships: One-on-One Meetings 02:58 Prioritize Mental Training: The Key to Success 05:23 Conclusion: Building a Winning Culture 👇 Coaches – comment below: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced when taking over a new team? 📌 Want to learn more tips on how to take your team’s game to the next level?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemgHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Team drama isn't about bad attitudes, it's about missing systems. I'm sharing the a simple framework that prevents it. Grab more coaching tips → https://coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact system I use to reduce drama and handle playing time issues without adding hours to my week.  👋🏼 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 is the framework I've used with all four championship teams. It takes 15 minutes per week total, and it prevents hours of drama management. What You'll Learn:The real reason team drama keeps happening (even after team dinners and bonding activities)How to structure five-minute athlete check-ins that actually prevent conflictThe three questions I ask every athlete every other week that build trust and clarity How Player Impact Plans eliminate playing time drama before it startsWhy mental training and individual confidence building is your best team culture strategy 🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction: The Real Problem with Team Drama01:09 Weekly Check-Ins: The Simple System That Works04:21 The Three Questions Framework05:54 Building Confidence Through Mental Training08:37 Player Impact Plans: Setting Clear Expectations10:10 Championship Culture Membership11:53 Recap: Systems Over People Problems 💬 Coaches - comment below: What's the biggest source of drama on your team right now? 📌 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! P.S. A few stats worth knowing:Athletes who receive regular individual feedback from coaches show 32% improvement in self-efficacy and confidence compared to those who receive only team-level feedback (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2019)Teams with structured communication systems and role clarity experience 45% fewer interpersonal conflicts during competitive seasons (International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2021)Student-athletes who understand their specific role on a team report 28% higher satisfaction and 35% lower anxiety related to playing time uncertainty (Journal of Sport Behavior, 2018) The Coach Her Game podcast 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.Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Struggling to choose the right team captains? 😣 Discover real coaching strategies that build athlete leadership. Then catch our in depth training for coaches on how to create a winning edge this season → https://coachfreetraining.com How you pick captains can make or break your team culture. In this video, I’m sharing exactly how I revamped my approach after 14 years of coaching —because what used to work… didn’t anymore. From setting expectations to leadership roles, I'm walking you through how to pick captains with intention and strategy—not just by default. 👋🏼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. I’ve seen firsthand how the right leadership can elevate (or tank) your team’s confidence, cohesion, and accountability. In this episode, I talk about:Why choosing captains earlier changed everythingThe 7-question leadership nomination methodHow to integrate captains into your mental training programWhy your leaders must model the mindset you expect from your team 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: Rethinking Captain Selection 00:38 Identifying the Need for Change 01:05 New Approach: Early Captain Selection 01:55 Revised Selection Process 03:55 Incorporating Mental Training 💬 Coaches - comment below: What’s your process for picking captains?  📌 Want to take your team’s game to the next level?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg  🎥 Learn more here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3oEOJvlRHE&list=PLYeP0oZHlVGnYka7f5rZc4VMcU0GTTfI3Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Two players quit after a state championship 🏆—and it forced me to completely rethink how I coach. Here’s what I changed 👇 Be sure learn more at our in depth training for coaches: https://coachfreetraining.comThis one hurt. After one of our most successful seasons ever, two players quit the team. As a long-time coach, I could’ve blamed them. Instead, I looked inward—and what I uncovered changed the way I build team culture forever.👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a longtime head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion. In this episode, I’m opening up about what happened after the wins, what I realized about my own leadership, and the 3 specific things I changed to prevent team drama, foster trust, and develop confident, connected athletes.🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: Reflecting on a Coaching Challenge 01:07 The Importance of Role Clarity 02:37 Regular Check-ins with Athletes 04:25 Focusing on the Mental Game 06:26 Building Team Connection and Trust🎯 You'll learn:The #1 reason athletes quietly disengage (even on winning teams)The impact of clear role definition on player retention and buy-inHow to run biweekly 5-minute check-ins that build trust fastWhy insecure athletes cause the most drama—and how to fix itHow simple mental training tools can completely shift your team culture✨ If you’re a high school or middle school coach who’s felt blindsided by players quitting, struggling with team drama, or just looking to build a stronger, tighter culture—this is for you.📌 Want to take your team’s mental game to the next level?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg  👇 Coaches - comment below: What’s one thing you wish your athletes better understood about their role?Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Coaching girls is different—and if you don’t know these 3 things, you’re making it harder on yourself (and them). Check it out and then grab our free training on how to build mental toughness → https://coachfreetraining.comCoaching girl athletes takes more than just good drills and game plans—it requires understanding what’s happening beneath the surface. In this video, I’m breaking down three crucial lessons every middle school and high school coach should know to help their female athletes play with more confidence, resilience, and connection.From building mental toughness with simple daily routines, to creating a safe and supportive environment where athletes can take risks and bounce back from mistakes—you’ll get actionable tips you can use immediately to strengthen your team’s performance and connection.✨ Inside this video, you’ll discover: ✔️ How to help girls separate performance from self-worth ✔️ Why daily mindset check-ins can prevent emotional breakdowns at practice ✔️ What "psychological safety" really looks like for female athletes (and how to create it) ✔️ How to use a Snapback Routine to recover faster from mistakes ✔️ The power of team connection outside of the sport itself🎤 I'm Coach Bre — a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4x state champion volleyball coach. I help coaches like you develop strong cultures, confident leaders, and teams that thrive beyond just wins and losses.🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction and Post-Practice Reflection 00:32 Emotional Challenges in Coaching Girls 02:11 Mental Training and Its Importance 04:39 Building a Supportive Environment 07:23 Final Thoughts and Resources💬Coaches – comment below: Which of these 3 strategies do you want to focus on with your team first?📌 Want to take your team’s mental game to the next level?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemgHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

These five resources replaced thousands of random Google searches. Grab more coaching tools here → https://coachfreetraining.comIn this episode, I'm sharing the top five resources I've used across 14 years of coaching and four state championships. No fluff, no theory. Just the systems that have actually worked.Here's what I break down:* Bruce Brown's leadership pamphlets for captain development* Abby Wambach's Wolf Pack for female athlete leadership* JP Nerbun’s Culture System for building intentional team culture* Gold Medal Squared for creating common language across your program* Plug and Play Elite Mental Game for systematic mental training👋🏼 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.If you've been cobbling together random resources from the internet and social platforms, this episode will save you hours of mental energy. I'm giving you the exact tools I use so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. 🧐What You'll Learn:* Why haphazard research drains your time and energy as a coach* The leadership development system I use with my captains* How to build intentional culture with Player Impact Plans* Why common language matters across your entire program* How to implement mental training in 5 minutes a day without extra prep🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction: The Coach's Responsibility01:19 The Importance of Structured Mental Training02:16 Resource #1: Bruce Brown's Leadership Materials03:31 Resource #2: Wolf Pack by Abby Wambach04:33 Resource #3: The Culture System by JP Nerbun05:50 Resource #4: Gold Medal Squared07:48 Resource #5: Plug and Play Elite Mental Game09:16 Conclusion and Call to Action💬 Coaches - comment below: What's one resource that's been a game changer for you when it comes to culture, leadership, or the mental game?📌 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!P.S. A few stats worth knowing:* 85% of high school athletes report experiencing performance anxiety during competition (Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 2022)* Teams that implement structured mental skills training show 23% improvement in performance consistency under pressure (Sport Psychology Research Institute, 2021)* Coaches who use systematic culture-building frameworks report 40% reduction in team drama and conflict (Positive Coaching Alliance, 2023)The Coach Her Game 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.#coachinggirls #mentalperformance #teamculture #leadershipdevelopment #youthathleticsHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

📹 Thinking about using Hudl for your team? Don’t press record until you listen to this. Plus catch our free training to learn more about creating a winning edge for your team → https://coachfreetraining.comIf you're a high school or middle school coach looking to level up your team's performance and culture (without burning out), this video is for you. I'm sharing everything I’ve learned using Hudl software since 2011—what it actually does, the best ways to use it for Sports Coaching, Mental Performance Coaching — including visualization, mindset development, and creating highlight reels that reinforce player confidence, and team development… and a few mistakes to avoid (like forgetting to hit record 😅).Whether you coach volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, or beyond—if you want to maximize this tool for both athlete development and team culture, you’re in the right place.👋 I’m Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a longtime head volleyball coach + 4x state champion. I help coaches build confident, mentally tough teams and lead with intention—beyond just the X’s and O’s.🧠 In this episode, you’ll learn:How to use Hudl to build mental toughness & mindsetMy favorite time-saving tip that reinforces team values & behaviorA unique way to use Hudl to prep your team for pressureThe one feature that changed everything for us (hint: Hudl Assist)Plus, I’m sharing what not to do — from failed uploads to busted tripods.🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction to Hudl 01:07 What Hudl Does 03:39 Using Hudl to Reinforce Team Culture 04:37 Game Preparation with Hudl 06:14 Mental Training with Hudl 09:04 Pitfalls to Avoid with Hudl👇 Grab free resources to start training the mental side of the game:Grab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.comLearn more here [link to full playlist]💬 Coaches — comment below: Are you using Hudl? What’s your biggest challenge or win with film?This isn’t just about tech — it’s about making your coaching smarter, your players stronger, and your team culture unshakable. Let’s go.Want more coaching tips and resources?🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemgHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

This is Part 2 of my story. After becoming a Mental Performance Coach, I had to actually apply what I learned with my own team → https://coachfreetraining.comIn Part 1, I shared how I quit volleyball due to performance anxiety and eventually became a coach who kept losing in the big moments. After those back-to-back devastating losses, I got certified as a Mental Performance Coach.But here's the thing. Learning the science was the easy part. Figuring out how to actually teach it to high school athletes without becoming a full-time sports psychologist? That took some trial and error.I'm breaking down the exact system I built: the Snapback Routine, Mindset Mondays, plug-and-play mental training that fits into 5-20 minutes per week. This is what helped us win four consecutive state championships, including a comeback from championship point against a team that hadn't won in 36 years.🧐 What You'll Learn:🔹 3-step Snapback Routine (breath, reset word, reset signal) that my athletes used under pressure🔹 How I structured mental training into our season without losing practice time🔹 Why this system makes coaching easier, not harder🔹 The real story behind our fourth state championship comeback🔹 How to build a common mental skills language with your team🔹 Why "shake it off" doesn't work and what does👋🏼 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.🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction: The Power of Mental Training00:34 Building The Elite Competitor01:40 Four Consecutive State Championships03:38 Championship Point: Mental Game in Action05:30 Creating The Elite Competitor Program08:36 Serving Coaches and Athletes Nationwide10:07 Making Mental Training Practical for Coaches13:46 Resources and How to Get Started💬 Coaches - comment below: What's the biggest mental challenge your team faces in high-pressure games?📌 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!P.S. A few stats worth knowing:1) 70% of youth athletes quit sports by age 13, with performance anxiety cited as a leading factor (National Alliance for Youth Sports, 2019)2) Athletes who use pre-performance routines show 23% improvement in consistency under pressure compared to those who don't (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2018)3) 85% of coaches report lack of time as the #1 barrier to implementing mental training, yet teams that dedicate just 10-15 minutes weekly see measurable performance improvements (Sport Psychology Research Institute, 2021)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.#mentaltraining #coachingstory #mentalperformance #highschoolcoaching #athleteconfidenceHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

New to coaching or stepping into a new program? Avoid these top coaching mistakes that could derail your season. Learn more about building a mentally tough team here → https://coachfreetraining.com 👈In this episode, I break down the exact mistakes I made early in my coaching career — and how YOU can avoid them to become a more confident, effective leader. Whether you're coaching high school girls teams or just want to build a stronger program from the inside out, these tips will save you time, stress, and burnout. 💥These aren’t just technical fixes — they’re real stories and game-changing shifts around leadership, culture, and the mental and emotional side of coaching girl athletes. You’ll walk away with tangible, honest insights that most new coaches don’t learn until it’s too late.Learn how to: ✔️ Avoid over-coaching & control traps ✔️ Implement mental training techniques that actually work ✔️ Communicate roles clearly (to reduce playing time drama) ✔️ Empower athletes and lead with clarity, not chaos👋 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 4x state champion. I created this channel to help coaches like you lead with confidence, build winning cultures, and grow strong female athletes on and off the court. 💪🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction and Personal Story00:27 Mistake #1: Over Coaching and Proving Yourself03:55 Mistake #2: Ignoring the Mental Side of the Game06:14 Mistake #3: Poor Communication08:32 Conclusion and Next Steps💬 Coaches – comment below: Which rookie mistake did you make early in your coaching career?Want the mental tools your athletes need to thrive? 🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Check out our plug & play elite mental game info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemgHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

I quit volleyball my senior year due to performance anxiety. Years later, I'm a 4-time state champion coach. Grab my coaching tips → https://coachfreetraining.comThis is my story. Not the highlight reel version, the real one. I was a talented high school player who walked away from college offers because I couldn't handle the pressure. I didn't know it then, but what I was experiencing was completely normal performance anxiety that I just had no skills to manage.🧐 What You'll Learn:Why I quit volleyball after my senior year despite college offersHow I became a walk-on at Western Washington and eventually earned a full-ride scholarshipThe back-to-back devastating losses that forced me to look at myself as a coachWhy talented athletes often struggle most with pressure and perfectionismHow I went from not knowing how to manage anxiety to becoming a Mental Performance CoachThe moment I realized I wasn't training the mental side of the game with my own team 👋🏼 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. 🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction and Background01:03 Early Athletic Journey02:53 Stepping Away and Returning to Volleyball04:52 Multi-Sport Experience and Finding Her Fit07:00 Understanding Performance Anxiety09:17 Coaching Philosophy and Awareness11:37 Early Coaching Challenges13:15 Developing Mental Performance Skills 💬 Coaches - comment below: Have you ever experienced a loss that made you completely rethink how you coach? 📌 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! P.S. A few stats worth knowing:70% of youth athletes quit sports by age 13, with performance anxiety and pressure cited as leading factors (National Alliance for Youth Sports, 2022)Performance anxiety affects up to 60% of competitive athletes, with female athletes experiencing higher rates (Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 2022)Athletes who receive process-focused praise show 28% higher resilience scores than those receiving outcome-focused praise (Sports Psychology Research Journal, 2021)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. #mentaltraining #performanceanxiety #coachingstory #athletementalhealth #mentaltoughnessHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🏀 Want to know how Coach Cori Close built UCLA into a national powerhouse?  It wasn’t just talent—it was MENTAL TRAINING. Learn how to train your team’s mindset too → https://coachfreetraining.com 👈In this episode, we dive into the mental side of the game that separates elite programs like UCLA Women’s Basketball from the rest—and how YOU can bring the same sports psychology techniques to your high school or middle school team. Whether you're coaching 7th graders or state contenders, you’ll walk away with simple, powerful mental training techniques you can implement right away.👋🏼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. I help coaches build resilient, confident athletes without the overwhelm.Here I break down: ✔️ How Cori Close and UCLA created one of the most mentally tough teams in the country ✔️ The game-changing Mind Gym system that transformed Lauren Betts from a transfer struggling with confidence into an All-American leading scorer ✔️ The top 3 mental training techniques championship teams use: visualization, self-talk, and failure recovery systems ✔️ Why your team can’t reach peak performance without training the mental side of the game ✔️ How to build daily mindset habits in your practice—even if you have zero extra time or budget👀 We’re unpacking the sports psychology coaching strategies behind programs like UCLA, so your athletes can learn to:• Navigate pressure with poise• Bounce back from mistakes• Cultivate peak performance with confidence• Strengthen team dynamics and communication🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: The Real Reason for Losing Games 00:23 The Importance of Mental Training in Sports 01:48 UCLA's Mental Training Success Story 02:53 Mind Gym: The Secret to Mental Toughness 03:51 Key Mental Training Techniques 08:25 Implementing Mental Training in Your Team🧠 Want to help your team recover fast after mistakes? Learn the Snapback Routine and more in our free coach training → https://coachfreetraining.com👇 COACHES – comment below: What’s one mental skill your team needs to improve most right now?✨ Bonus links:• Grab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.com• Learn more here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT1LkVw5Xvg&list=PLYeP0oZHlVGnxJfK4m7ViFejx8r3hnHWL • Dive into the full breakdown of recovering from mistakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ6OmF7gC3IHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Mental toughness isn't something athletes stumble upon. It's something you train every single day → https://coachfreetraining.com If your athletes check out during hard drills or lack competitive drive, it's not a physical problem. It's a mental one. As a championship head coach with 14 years of experience, I'm breaking down three drill-based strategies to train mental toughness in your gym. This isn't motivational speeches. This is intentional, daily training that builds focus, competition, and performance under pressure. What You'll Learn:Why mental toughness is trained, not stumbled uponHow to optimize pre-practice time to train focus and connectionThe 3-2-1 BRAVE daily mindset routine (5-7 minutes that saves you 20-30 minutes of wasted practice)The competitive cauldron system that trains competitive driveHow to create pressure situations that train athletes to perform when it counts👋🏼 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. 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: The Mental Game Problem00:50 Strategy 1: Optimize Pre-Practice Time06:06 Strategy 2: Implement Competitive Cauldron System07:35 Weekly Competition Tracking09:21 Strategy 3: Create Pressure Situations11:14 Recap and Final Thoughts 💬 Coaches - comment below: What's one mental skill you wish you could train your athletes to have tomorrow? 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! P.S. A few stats worth knowing:Athletes who practice mental skills show 15-20% improvement in performance consistency under pressure (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2022)Teams that implement structured mental training programs report 40% fewer in-game mental errors (International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2023)85% of high school coaches believe mental training is important, but only 23% feel confident teaching it (National Federation of State High School Associations, 2023)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.Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

😩 If your team struggles to recover from mistakes and stay mentally tough, they might be missing one key thing. Learn the #1 sports psychology tool to build resilience in girl athletes and help them recover from mistakes fast → https://coachfreetraining.comIn this episode, we’re digging into why simply telling athletes “shake it off” doesn’t work—and what to do instead. Discover how to train mental toughness in your team using a system that’s simple, fast, and game-changing. Whether you coach volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, or any other team or individual sport... this tool will help your athletes respond to mistakes like champions and stay in peak performance mode. 🧠💪👋🏼 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 4x state champion. I’ve been in your shoes—and I’ve seen how one mental skill can transform a team’s confidence under pressure.Today, we’re breaking down the “Snapback Routine,” why it works, how to teach it, and how to measure growth in the mental game.🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Normalizing Mistakes00:55 Why Telling Isn't Teaching02:05 The Snapback Routine: A System for Recovery03:26 Customizing the Snapback Routine06:14 Practicing and Measuring Mental Toughness💥 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why “mistakes are okay” isn’t enough ✔️ How to teach your team to recover from mistakes in 3 seconds or less ✔️ The science behind fight/flight/freeze and how it shows up in games ✔️ How to measure mental toughness over the course of a season ✔️ Real practice ideas to integrate this today👇 Coaches – comment below: How long does it take your team to bounce back from mistakes?🔗 Grab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.com 📩 Subscribe & never miss a strategy that changes the game for your girlsHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I start practice with mental training. Learn more about this system here → https://coachfreetraining.com Mental training doesn't have to take hours. I've been doing this with my high school volleyball team for six years, and we've won four consecutive state championships. 👋🏼 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. In this video, you're seeing exactly what I do. The whiteboard setup for pre-practice routines, how athletes engage with the daily mindset work, and how I structure it for easy implementation. 🧐What You'll Learn:✅ Pre-practice setup to get athletes mentally checked in✅ Our 3-2-1 BRAVE daily mindset routine (takes about 5 minutes)✅ How I teach one mental training concept per week in just 15 minutes 🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction & Mental Training Overview 00:20 Practice Setup & Routine 01:13 Pre-Practice & Whiteboard 02:36 Mindset Routine & Mental Skills 03:16 Notebooks & Next Steps 💬 Coaches - comment below: What's the biggest challenge you face trying to fit mental training into your already packed practice schedule? 📌 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 🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game! P.S. A few stats worth knowing:Athletes who practice mental skills show 15-20% improvement in performance consistency under pressure (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2022)Teams that implement structured mental training programs report 40% fewer in-game mental errors (International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2023)85% of high school coaches believe mental training is important, but only 23% feel confident teaching it (National Federation of State High School Associations, 2023) 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.Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

If your athletes struggle to bounce back from mistakes, you're not alone. 😣  Learn how sports psychology + mental training tools can help your team get consistent — fast. Grab our free in depth training here → https://coachfreetraining.com.If you’re a girls’ sports coach tired of watching your team spiral after one mistake, or wondering “which team is going to show up tonight?” — this video is for you. 👋🏼I’m Coach Bre — a mental performance coach for girl athletes, 4x state champ, and co-founder of The Elite Competitor — and I’ve coached through this exact challenge.In this episode, I’ll show you:✅ What’s really going on in your athletes’ brains after mistakes✅ Why even your most talented players hesitate under pressure✅ The exact method I use to help my team bounce back from mistakes — fast✅ How to implement a Snapback Routine to build mental toughness✅ Why “shake it off!” isn’t enough — and what to say instead✅ These tools are rooted in sports psychology, specifically designed for the mental health of girl athletes — and they’re simple enough to plug right into practice this week.If you want your team to stop shutting down after mistakes, get consistent, and stay mentally strong under pressure, this is where it starts.✨ Want the exact Snapback Routine to teach your team?👉 [https://coachfreetraining.com] – Free 45-min training that breaks it all down. No fluff, just tools.🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction: The Two Teams Dilemma01:01 Understanding the Athlete's Brain03:39 Recognizing the Warning Signs05:53 Teaching the Snapback Routine06:36 Implementing the Snapback Routine07:56 Conclusion and Next Steps➡️ Coach - How has your team been playing lately? Drop a comment below and let's chat!Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!