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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 Moments
00:00 Introduction and Personal Story
00:27 Mistake #1: Over Coaching and Proving Yourself
03:55 Mistake #2: Ignoring the Mental Side of the Game
06:14 Mistake #3: Poor Communication
08:32 Conclusion and Next Steps

💬 Coaches – comment below: Which rookie mistake did you make early in your coaching career?

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