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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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