Coach Her Game

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Taking over a new program? Whether you're inheriting a mess or stepping into a strong legacy, how you start sets the tone for everything. In this episode, I’m walking you through the biggest coaching mistakes to avoid—and the exact steps to build a winning culture from day one. You’ll learn how to pick team captains strategically, develop confident athletes, and lead your team with a culture-first approach that drives real results.  

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. I've rebuilt multiple high school programs from the ground up—and learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t. 

Key Takeaways:

• Coaching mistakes to avoid when taking over a new program
• How to build team culture and earn buy-in fast
• Strategies for picking team captains that actually lead
• Plug & Play mental training tools to build resilience and focus
• Why confident athletes create drama-free teams
• Simple leadership development tactics that work with Gen Z
• How I turned two program overhauls into four consecutive state titles 

🎯 If you’re a coach who values culture, mindset, and leadership—not just Xs and Os—this is your roadmap to starting strong and building something that lasts. 

👇 Coaches – comment below: What’s one tradition or culture win you inherited that’s worth keeping? 

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Championships don’t cover cracks. If you haven’t taken time to reflect on what your team truly needs going into next season, now’s the time. In this episode, I’m diving into the three core areas every coach must tighten up—culture, leadership, and the mental game—even after a winning season.

I’m Coach Bre – mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and head volleyball coach with four state titles. I know what it takes to build a team that thrives under pressure, not just performs.

In this video, I break down:
Why success can hide real issues
The 3 areas I’m tightening up for next season
How to reflect with purpose (so patterns don’t repeat)
A powerful story of perseverance from one athlete mom

🕓 Key Moments
 00:00 Why Reflection Matters Now
00:43 - 3 Areas Every Coach Must Prioritize
01:02 - A Parent’s Perspective on Mental Strength
01:45 - Is Mental Training Even Working?
02:28 - Why the Mental Game Is a Non-Negotiable
03:48 - Championship Match Breakdown
05:17 - What Actually Worked + What I'm Doing Better
06:09 - The Bigger the Target, the More Pressure
07:17 - 20 Minutes a Week Is All It Takes
08:35 - Culture Was Easy Last Year… Not This Year
10:10 - Open Circle Meetings + Player Check-Ins
11:46 - Confident Athletes Create a Stronger Culture
12:31 - Last Year’s Mistake: Assuming Leadership
13:08 - A Better Way to Choose Captains
14:02 - The Leadership Core: Assigned Roles for All
15:22 - Your Leaders Must Be Mentally Strong
17:08 - Wrap-Up: My Top 3 Priorities for This Season

💬 Coaches - what’s one thing you’re shifting in your culture this season? Drop it below.

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If drama, gossip, and locker room tension are dragging your team down, you’re not alone. From the group chat chaos to passive-aggressive side eyes—this stuff can tank team culture FAST. But great coaches don’t just manage drama…they prevent it. 

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I stopped drama after losing two players on a state championship team and built a team culture rooted in trust, clarity, and emotional resilience. You’ll learn exactly how to reduce drama and increase connection using simple, research-backed tools you can apply this week.

 👋 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. I’ve coached girl athletes for 14+ years and helped hundreds of coaches go from “managing moods” to mentally strong teams that win on and off the court. 

🎯 You’ll walk away with:

• The real reason drama starts (hint: it’s not just “bad attitudes”)
• Why confidence—not character—is the foundation of dramaless teams
• How to implement the Snapback Routine for fast mistake recovery
• A simple way to run biweekly athlete check-ins that prevent spirals
• How the 3-2-1 BRAVE Routine builds focused, emotionally regulated athletes
• Systems that actually work to stop gossip, cliques, and team division
• How to build role clarity that boosts buy-in, even from non-starters
• A full breakdown of the Leadership Core, behavior standards, and the Open Circle Method for weekly connection 

🕓 Key Moments

• 00:00 Introduction to Team Drama 
• 00:13 Personal Experience with Team Drama 
• 00:48 Addressing the Root Cause of Drama 
• 01:12 Shoutout to Coach Jackie 
• 03:12 Building Confidence to Reduce Drama 
• 06:19 Implementing Mental Training 
• 11:21 Role Clarity and Regular Check-ins 
• 16:30 Leadership and Behavior Standards 
• 19:32 Conflict Resolution Strategies 
• 23:09 Dealing with Existing Team Drama 

👇 Coaches - comment below: What’s the biggest challenge you face when it comes to team culture? 

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When your most talented players are struggling with confidence, mistakes, and mindset... it can derail your season. 😣 Learn what changed everything for our guest Amy and her team this year → https://coachfreetraining.com

In this powerful episode, you'll hear how one high school volleyball coach transformed her team’s performance by doing something totally different: investing in mental training. Coach Amy was skeptical—but after implementing the Plug & Play Elite Mental Game, everything changed. Her athletes bounced back faster, showed up with confidence, and the whole team rose with them.

👉 If you're a high school or middle school coach looking to build a mentally tough team of confident female athletes… this is for you.

🧠 We’re diving deep into:
- Why your top players might be crumbling under pressure
- How emotional regulation, journaling, and visualization change the game
- The real secret to consistent performance (hint: it’s not more reps)
- The 3-2-1 BRAVE routine that became a game day essential
- Why mindset training is the equipment you didn’t know your team needed

🎙️ 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.

In this episode, I sit down with Coach Amy, a Texas high school volleyball coach who used our program with 60+ athletes across her program—from off-season to playoffs—and saw her team climb into the top 8 in the state.

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 The Challenge of Coaching Mental Strength
01:17 Meet Amy: High School Volleyball Coach
02:25 The Importance of Mental Training
03:04 Identifying the Problem: Emotional Struggles in the Team
03:44 Seeking Solutions: Initial Attempts and Frustrations
04:38 Discovering the Plug and Play Elite Mental Game
06:35 Finally Had It All In One Place To Implement
09:47 The Best Athletes Train Their Mind, Too
15:55 In-Season Application: 3-2-1 Brave Routine
17:58 Impact and Results: A Successful Season
21:45 Overcoming Initial Doubts and Fears
23:45 The Value of Mental Training: Time Well Spent
24:34 Practical Implementation: How It Looks in Practice
26:48 Impact on the Coach: It Made My Life So Much Easier
31:07 Conclusion: The Best Investment for a Team

💬 Coaches—comment below: What’s one mindset habit you WISH your athletes had?

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📹 Think Hudl is just for film breakdown? Think again. This tool can completely transform how you coach, connect, and build mentally strong teams. Learn more about building a winning edge on your team → https://coachfreetraining.com

If you’re a high school or middle school coach working with girl athletes—and you care about more than just the Xs and Os—this episode is for you. I'm walking you through exactly how I use Hudl software not just to watch film, but to reinforce team culture, build confidence, and develop mentally tough athletes.

🧠 From creating highlight reels to support mental performance…
📈 To using tagged clips for athlete self-assessment…
💬 To reinforcing communication, leadership, and team values...

These are the real ways to use Hudl to impact your athletes and program far beyond film sessions.

👋🏼 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.

Over the last decade+ coaching, I’ve learned that tools like Hudl can support leadership development, emotional resilience, and even time management for coaches — if you know how to use them right.

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 Introduction to Using Film in Coaching
00:32 Shoutout to Coach Whitney
02:03 Introduction to Hudl
03:19 Importance of Film in Coaching
05:15 Hudl 101: Basics and Features
08:39 Using Hudl for Game Preparation
11:01 Using Hudl for Practice
12:24 Hudl for Mental Training
14:30 Athlete Engagement with Hudl
15:34 Common Mistakes and Tips
16:33 Recording and Uploading Tips
18:07 Hudl Assist and Tagging
19:30 Final Thoughts on Hudl
20:41 Free Coach Training Resource
|21:10 Conclusion and Additional Resources

🎯 Want more strategies to implement mental training with your team (without becoming a sports psychologist)?
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-Learn more here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT1LkVw5Xvg&list=PLYeP0oZHlVGnxJfK4m7ViFejx8r3hnHWL 

👇 Coaches - comment below:
How are you currently using film in your coaching? What's one way you wish your athletes could benefit more from it?

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⚡If you’re a new high school or middle school coach — or even a seasoned one looking for a reset — this episode breaks down three coaching pitfalls that could be quietly holding your team back. From poor communication to overlooking mental performance, I share hard-earned lessons that transformed my coaching career from a one-win rookie to a 4x state champion. 🏆 

These are the behind-the-scenes shifts that fuel real athlete development, stronger team culture, and long-term success — especially when you’re coaching girl athletes who need more than just drills and conditioning to thrive. 

👋 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 champ. On this channel, we help coaches lead with confidence, build stronger teams, and elevate the mental and emotional side of sport. 

Inside this episode:

✅ Why “coaching to prove yourself” backfires (and what to do instead) 

✅ The #1 mistake new coaches make with mental & emotional training 

✅ How to build athlete trust and reduce drama with better role clarity 

✅ Simple mindset tools that help players handle pressure like pros 

This episode is packed with coaching tips, communication strategies, and mental performance tools to help you build a team culture that lasts. Whether you're coaching volleyball, basketball, softball, or soccer — these lessons apply. 

🕓 Key Moments

00:00 Introduction: My First Coaching Job 

00:17 Lessons Learned from Early Coaching Mistakes 

00:47 Episode Overview: Top Three Coaching Mistakes 

01:23 Shoutout to a Successful Coach 

02:39 My Coaching Journey Begins 

04:48 Mistake #1: Coaching to Prove Myself 

11:15 Mistake #2: Neglecting Mental and Emotional Training 

13:48 Implementing Mental Training Techniques 

19:18 Mistake #3: Poor Communication 

21:29 Strategies for Effective Communication 

24:58 Empowering Athletes with Defined Roles 

26:29 Conclusion: Recap and Next Steps 

📌 Want a shortcut to coaching the mental side of the game?

Grab our FREE mental training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com

Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach

Check out our plug & play elite mental game info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 

Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🏀 When the pressure hit, she didn’t freeze. When the crowd got loud, she didn’t flinch. When the season was on the line… she stepped up. Why? Because she trained her mind—just like her game. 💥 → http://coachfreetraining.com 👈 

In this episode, we’re breaking down the exact mental training tools top NCAA teams used to thrive under pressure — including how Coach Cori Close and UCLA Women’s Basketball built one of the most mentally tough teams in the country using the Mind Gym and other proven sports psychology techniques. 

These are the same tools that helped Lauren Betts go from underperforming at Stanford to becoming an All-American at UCLA — and yes, your middle or high school team can use them too (no budget or extra degrees needed). 

✨ I'm Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, long-time head volleyball coach, and 4-time state champion. I help high school and middle school coaches build confident, mentally strong teams that compete at their peak and handle pressure like pros. 

Inside the episode, you’ll learn:  

✅ How to teach visualization (with or without film) 

✅ A powerful failure recovery system your athletes will actually use 

✅ The mindset routine that takes 5 minutes — and transforms practices 

🕓 Key Moments 

00:00 The Essential Skill for Athletes 

00:24 Mental Training in NCAA Teams 

01:53 Introducing Coach Bre and Her Approach 

02:13 Success Stories: Donna's Team 

03:34 Spotlight on UCLA's Mental Training 

06:41 Visualization Techniques 

09:28 Implementing Visualization in Your Team 

13:35 Failure Recovery Systems 

16:15 Team Bonding and Support 

16:44 Implementing Snapback Routine 

17:15 Importance of Failure Recovery 

18:27 Self-Talk and Visualization 

19:43 Developing Affirmations 

22:59 Daily Mindset Routine: 3-2-1 Brave 

27:01 Mental Training in High-Pressure Situations 

28:31 Balancing Mental and Physical Training 

28:52 Managing Team Emotions and Drama 

29:22 Free Training for Coaches 29:38 Challenge for Coaches 

30:34 Conclusion and Next Steps 

 🚀 Grab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.com 

📺 Learn more here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT1LkVw5Xvg&list=PLYeP0oZHlVGnxJfK4m7ViFejx8r3hnHWL  

🎯 Want to help your team bounce back fast after mistakes? → Watch this next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ6OmF7gC3I

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🏐 Skill alone didn’t win us multiple state championships. The real advantage? Mental training. → https://coachfreetraining.com 👈 Learn how to build your team's mental edge!

In this powerful conversation with the Washington State Volleyball Champs, Coach Bre sits down with three team captains to reveal exactly how sports psychology, mental toughness, and intentional mental training techniques became the difference-maker in their historic 3-peat victory.

🔥 If you're a high school or middle school coach of girl athletes—this is the episode that pulls back the curtain on what separates good teams from elite ones. From navigating pressure and team dynamics to building peak performance routines—this one’s loaded with actionable insights.

👋 I’m Coach Bre — a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a longtime head volleyball coach + 4-time state champion. I created this channel to help coaches like you go beyond the Xs and Os to build teams that thrive under pressure and lead with confidence.

🧠 Topics we cover in this episode:

• The mental side of the game and how it shapes physical performance
• How athletes overcome perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt
• The exact mental preparation tools this team used before every game
• Why your team’s sports psychology skills could be the missing link
• Mental health for girl athletes and how to build confidence that lasts
• How to train your team like a mental performance coach without adding to your schedule

🗣 Hear directly from Logan, Lauren, and Macy—the three captains who led their team through the season’s toughest moments and emerged stronger thanks to tools like the snapback routine, visualization, affirmations, and sports psychology coaching built into practice.

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 Introduction to Mental Training 
00:23 Meet the Captains: Macy, Lauren, and Logan 
01:35 Macy's Volleyball Journey and Future Plans 
02:11 Lauren's Volleyball and Tennis Achievements 
03:25 Logan's Role and Athletic Background 
04:09 Keys to Becoming a State Champion 
07:22 Handling Pressure and Surprises 
13:32 The Importance of Mental Training 
18:46 Personal Mantras and Their Impact 
19:48 Lauren's High-Pressure Performances
20:22 Logan's Affirmations and Breathwork 
21:02 Reflecting on the Season's Challenges 
22:09 Overcoming Self-Confidence Issues 
27:22 Favorite Memories of the Season 
32:48 The Importance of Mental Training 
36:35 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

👇 Want to build a team that’s tough and mentally resilient?

• Grab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.com
• Learn more here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT1LkVw5Xvg&list=PLYeP0oZHlVGnxJfK4m7ViFejx8r3hnHWL
• Plug & Play Elite Mental Game for Teams → https://coachhergame.com/joinemg

💬 Coaches—comment below: What’s one mental training skill your team needs to improve under pressure?

🏆 Whether your team is chasing their first state title or trying to stay at the top—this episode will show you what it really takes to lead girl athletes to greatness.

Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Most girl athletes know what to do—so why do they freeze in pressure moments? 🧠 Learn how to build mental toughness fast → https://coachfreetraining.com

In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to develop mentally tough teams (without adding hours to your coaching plate). Whether your team crumbles under pressure, hesitates after mistakes, or just can’t consistently bring their best game—this one's for you.

I'm Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a long time head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion. 🏆

🎙 This conversation first aired on the Coaching Culture Podcast hosted by JP Nerbun and Betsy Butterick, where I was a guest sharing our plug-and-play mental training system built specifically for middle and high school girl athletes. We discuss real-life coaching struggles, why the mental game is often the missing piece, and how to easily implement sport psychology into your team culture without sacrificing time.

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 Introduction to Coach Bre and The Elite Competitor
01:33 Coach Bre's Personal Athletic Journey
04:31 The Turning Point: From Athlete to Coach
05:41 Developing Mental Performance Programs
09:39 The Importance of Parental Involvement
11:51 Real-Life Parenting Scenarios
17:07 Addressing the Inner Critic
18:32 Coaching Strategies for Mental Resilience
19:43 Adjusting Positivity: A Realistic Approach
20:09 Coaching Under Pressure: Handling Athlete Stress
21:38 Preloading Skills for Better Coaching
22:50 The Snapback Routine: A Failure Recovery System
25:09 Training Mental Skills in Low-Stakes Environments
27:36 Coaches' Emotional Regulation
31:32 Impact of Mental Training on Parenting
34:13 Introducing the Elite Mental Game Course

🎯 You'll learn about:

• Use sport psychology to build confident, mentally resilient girl athletes
• Train mental toughness with short, simple routines your players will actually use
• Coach the psychology of elite athletes in bite-sized ways
• Leverage a proven mental training program that’s designed by coaches, for coaches
• Create a winning coaching culture using growth mindset tools
• Engage your team with mental performance work that translates to peak performance
• Get athletes to take ownership, bounce back faster, and play more freely under pressure

✨ If you’ve ever thought…

• “I don’t have time for mental training”
• “I’m not a sports psychologist!”
• “I want tools that are simple, not fluffy…”

This episode will change the game for you!

👇 Coaches—comment below: What’s the #1 mindset challenge your team struggles with?

📌 Resources & Next Steps

• Grab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.com
• Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach
• Plug & Play Elite Mental Game Info → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg

Let’s redefine what it means to be a mentally tough team—starting now. 💥

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Team sports build confidence, resilience & belonging 💪 Want your girls to believe in themselves & bounce back fast? Start here → https://coachfreetraining.com

In this powerful episode, we dive into the lifelong benefits of sports for girls—and why exposure, access, and representation matter more than ever. 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. 💥

Joining me are Steph and Amy from Section Z, a movement redefining what success looks like for young female athletes. This episode originally aired on the Podcast, where we dig deep into how high school girls sports, mental performance, and community lay the foundation for future leadership, confidence, and career success (yes—even the C-suite!).

🚨 Whether you’re a coach, parent, or program director, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger about your role in building confidence and opportunity for girls through sports. From the power of live sporting events, to Title IX’s ripple effect, to practical ways to break down barriers—this is a must-watch for anyone who wants to be part of the solution.

🔥 What You'll Learn:
✔️ How to increase confidence in girl athletes
✔️ The link between team sports & mental health
✔️ Breaking barriers in women’s sports
✔️ Why watching live sports matters for representation
✔️ How to develop C-suite careers through sports exposure
✔️ Creating a high girls sports community & network
✔️ The mission behind Section Z and how you can support

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 The Benefits of Team Sports for Girls
00:26 Introduction of Guests: Steph and Amy
00:39 Mission and Background of Section Z
01:41 Amy's Role and Personal Connection
02:16 The Importance of Equal Opportunities in Sports
03:53 Steph's Personal Story and Inspiration
05:22 The Impact of Live Sporting Events
06:58 Research on Women's Sports Participation
09:51 Key Findings from the Research
10:21 Cultural Shifts and Career Paths
17:41 Barriers to Participation in Sports
19:31 Section Z's Approach and Partnerships
25:36 Success Stories and Impact
27:41 The Importance of Community and Networking
30:57 How to Get Involved with Section Z

👇Coaches – comment below: What barriers do you see holding girls back in sports right now?

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Together, we’re not just coaching the next generation—we’re building the future of leadership, confidence, and equality through sports. Let’s go. 🏆✨

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