Coach Her Game

Coaching Female Athletes: 3 Things Every High School Coach Needs to Know


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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.com

Coaching 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 Moments
00:00 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?

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Coach Her GameBy Coach Bre