Coach Her 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.com If 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 & mindset My favorite time-saving tip that reinforces team values & behavior A unique way to use Hudl to prep your team for pressure The 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.com Learn 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/plugplayemg Head 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.com In 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 Training 00:34 Building The Elite Competitor 01:40 Four Consecutive State Championships 03:38 Championship Point: Mental Game in Action 05:30 Creating The Elite Competitor Program 08:36 Serving Coaches and Athletes Nationwide 10:07 Making Mental Training Practical for Coaches 13:46 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 #athleteconfidence Head 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 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? 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/plugplayemg Head 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.com This 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 offers How I became a walk-on at Western Washington and eventually earned a full-ride scholarship The back-to-back devastating losses that forced me to look at myself as a coach Why talented athletes often struggle most with pressure and perfectionism How I went from not knowing how to manage anxiety to becoming a Mental Performance Coach The 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 Background 01:03 Early Athletic Journey 02:53 Stepping Away and Returning to Volleyball 04:52 Multi-Sport Experience and Finding Her Fit 07:00 Understanding Performance Anxiety 09:17 Coaching Philosophy and Awareness 11:37 Early Coaching Challenges 13:15 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 #mentaltoughness Head 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 Moments 00:00 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=tQ6OmF7gC3I Head 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 upon How to optimize pre-practice time to train focus and connection The 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 drive How 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 Moments 00:00 Introduction: The Mental Game Problem 00:50 Strategy 1: Optimize Pre-Practice Time 06:06 Strategy 2: Implement Competitive Cauldron System 07:35 Weekly Competition Tracking 09:21 Strategy 3: Create Pressure Situations 11:14 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.com In 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 Mistakes 00:55 Why Telling Isn't Teaching 02:05 The Snapback Routine: A System for Recovery 03:26 Customizing the Snapback Routine 06:14 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 girls Head 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 Dilemma 01:01 Understanding the Athlete's Brain 03:39 Recognizing the Warning Signs 05:53 Teaching the Snapback Routine 06:36 Implementing the Snapback Routine 07:56 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!

You know how the postseason feels different. ..brighter lights, bigger crowds, higher stakes? Learn how to coach the mental game when it matters most → https://coachfreetraining.com The postseason doesn’t build character, it exposes it. The lights are brighter, the stakes are higher, and the pressure is real. So how do you help your team perform under pressure without overcomplicating things? In this video, I share the 3 keys high school coaches need to build mental toughness and confidence during the postseason, drawn straight from my own experience leading my teams to 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× state champion. Over the years, I’ve learned that postseason success comes down to preparation, consistency, and mindset...not magic. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to tighten up what got you here ✅ Why your athletes need familiarity when pressure rises ✅ How to anchor into pregame and mental routines like 3-2-1 BRAVE ✅ How naming emotions and reframing nerves fuel performance ✅ How to help athletes normalize pressure and use it to elevate their play ✅ Why creating a postseason mantra can center your team’s mindset This is your postseason playbook for the mental side of the game. Practical, actionable strategies to help your team stay calm, confident, and connected when everything’s on the line. 💪 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction: Mental Toughness in Postseason 01:11 Tighten Up What Got You Here 02:43 Anchor Into Routines Over Results 04:12 Normalize Nerves and Reframe Pressure 05:51 Name Your Emotions and Use Your Tools 07:19 Create a Postseason Mantra Coaches → What’s your team’s postseason mantra this year? Comment below 👇 📌 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 to our YouTube Channel → Coach Her Game 🔔 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!

Tired of watching your team fall apart after a single mistake? 😩 This video is your team mental toughness game-changer. Be sure to also visit 👉🏼 https://coachfreetraining.com to learn the "Snapback Routine" to get your team moving past mistakes in 3 seconds or less! As a 4-time state champion coach, I've been there. I get the frustration of seeing talent get wasted by a lack of mental resilience. That's why in this video, we're diving deep into: 🏐 The #1 mindset shift your athletes NEED to bounce back from mistakes (it's NOT what you think!) 🧠 Why athletes (especially girl athletes) fear failure and choke under pressure 🔑 The simple, proven method to help your team recover FASTER and play with confidence Stop just telling them to "get over it." Start teaching them HOW. ⏱ Key Moments 00:00 Introduction: The Frustration of Mistakes 00:36 Building Mental Toughness in Athletes 01:26 Understanding the Fear of Failure 03:12 Strategies for Coaches to Normalize Mistakes 08:55 Conclusion: Training Mental Toughness 🔥 Register for our free training to learn the "Snapback Routine" and get your team moving past mistakes in 3 seconds or less! Go to 👉🏼 https://coachfreetraining.com 📢 Coaches, drop a comment below! What’s your biggest challenge for your team when it comes to mistakes? 👇 Let’s chat! Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Your athletes struggling to stay focused or consistent? This simple player notebook routine changed everything for my team. For more coaching tips, grab our free training → https://coachfreetraining.com If you’ve ever wished your players took more ownership of their growth, both mentally and physically, this video is your blueprint. Here I breakdown exactly how I use player notebooks and the 3-2-1 BRAVE mindset routine to help my athletes train the mental game daily, build consistency, and prepare for peak performance on and off the court. 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× state champion🏆 I’ve spent the last 14 years figuring out how to blend culture, leadership, and mental training into my practice structure and this routine has been one of the most powerful tools for building a mentally tough team. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How to build simple, effective player notebooks that boost focus and accountability 🧠 The 3-2-1 BRAVE mindset routine your team can do in minutes a day 📓 How to use vision boards, reflections, and journaling to build confidence 🏐 Ways to organize sections for mental game, volleyball IQ, and match prep 🔥 How this routine helps athletes take ownership of their growth This is the mental training system my team uses every day before practice, the same system that helped us compete with focus, confidence, and grit under pressure. 🙌 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to Player Notebooks 00:43 About Coach Bre 01:19 Notebook Structure & Vision Boards 02:12 Volleyball IQ & Match Sections 02:59 Notes Section & Mental Training 03:32 The 3-2-1 BRAVE Daily Routine 05:26 BRAVE Visualization Breakdown 06:21 Practice Structure & Next Steps 👇 Coaches — comment below: What’s one thing you’d add to your team’s player notebooks this season? 📌 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!

💪🏼 Words matter! Learn 3 coaching phrases every high school coach must use to boost confidence, unlock peak performance, and motivate athletes. Get more tips here 👉 https://coachfreetraining.com Want a team full of athletes who give 100%, believe in themselves, and stay motivated—even after mistakes? It all starts with your words as a coach. But let’s be real—coaching is busy. Between game plans, drills, and fixing mistakes, it’s easy to default to a quick “good job” or focus only on corrections. There’s a better way. In this video, I’ll teach you 3 powerful coaching phrases that will: ✅ Build athlete confidence (even in role players) ✅ Increase motivation without fake positivity ✅ Help athletes bounce back from mistakes faster ✅ Strengthen your team culture & leadership 🏆 Whether you coach basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, or any high school sport, these proven motivational phrases will transform how your athletes respond to feedback and keep them engaged. 📌 Key Coaching Strategies You’ll Learn: ✔️ The 4:1 Feedback Ratio – Why your athletes need 4 positives for every 1 critique ✔️ How to Use ‘I Loved the Way You…’ – Reinforce the right behaviors ✔️ Why ‘I See You…’ Builds Trust & Leadership ✔️ How ‘Next Play’ Keeps Athletes Focused & Confident Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction to Motivating Athletes 00:52 The Power of Positive Feedback 02:08 Phrase 1: I Loved the Way You... 03:16 Phrase 2: I See You... 03:55 Phrase 3: Next Play 05:04 Conclusion and Next Steps 📣 Coaches—what’s your go-to phrase for motivating your athletes? Drop it in the comments! 🚀 Want your athletes to start practice focused and locked in? Be sure to catch the next video! 🚨 Grab our in-depth FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔔 Subscribe for more: Weekly coaching tips on mental performance, team culture, leadership, and coaching strategies to help you build a championship program. Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Coaches, do your players freeze under pressure? Here are 3 easy game-changing practice strategies to fix that! Get more coaching tips in our free mental game training → https://coachfreetraining.com If your team looks great in practice but unravels when the lights come on… this episode is for you. I'm breaking down 3 simple, proven fixes to help high school and middle school coaches train mental toughness, resilience, and composure under pressure...without adding more minutes to practice. 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× state champion. 🏆 I’ve been exactly where you are, leading talented teams that crumble when it matters most. These three coaching tips helped turn my team into one that thrives in the biggest pressure moments. 🔥 In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ The Competitive Cauldron: a system we use to score everything & create urgency ✅ Smart score manipulation tactics that train athletes in pressure moments ✅ Why team consequences (done right) can build focus and accountability ✅ How to integrate mental training like the 3-2-1 BRAVE mindset routine ✅ How to teach a SnapBack routine that helps players recover quickly from mistakes This episode is packed with actionable ideas you can use tomorrow to build your athletes’ mental game, increase peak performance, and help your team play loose and confident, even when the pressure is on. 💪 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction and Coach Bre's Background 00:46 Creating a Competitive Culture 01:44 Implementing the Competitive Cauldron 03:46 Score Manipulation Techniques 06:28 Team Consequences with Purpose 07:37 Training Mental Resilience 08:22 Daily Mindset Routine: 3-2-1 BRAVE 09:38 Conclusion and Further Resources 👇 Coaches — comment below: What’s one way you’ve added pressure to your practices to train mental resilience? 📌 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!

🧠 Ever had a player shut down mid-practice and you had no idea why? This simple check-in strategy fixes that! Get more coaching tips here → https://coachfreetraining.com 👈 As a coach, you know how important it is to check in with your athletes—but with a packed schedule, it’s tough to do consistently. That’s why I started using this 10-second daily athlete check-in, a quick and effective strategy to improve coach-athlete communication, build psychological safety, enhance team cohesion, and boost player performance without adding extra time to practice. This isn’t about fluffy team bonding—it’s a repeatable communication tool you can start tomorrow that will make you a better coach and build stronger athletes. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ The 3 key things we track in our daily check-in ✅ How this boosts athlete accountability and emotional awareness ✅ One unexpected hack that makes your connection stick ✅ Ways to adapt this strategy whether you coach indoors, outdoors, or online 🎤 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4x state championship volleyball coach. I help coaches build programs rooted in confidence, leadership, and results. 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Athlete Check-Ins 00:22 Introducing the 10 Second Daily Athlete Check-In 01:17 Setting Up Your Pre-Practice Routine 01:49 Implementing the Check-In: Practical Tips 03:14 The Key Hack for Effective Check-Ins 04:26 Creating Your Own 10 Second Routine 🏆 Whether you coach volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, or any high school sport, this strategy will help you connect with your athletes, increase accountability, and improve team dynamics. 💬 Coaches – comment below: What’s ONE thing you wish you knew about your athletes before practice starts? Want tools like this to build your team’s mental game—without the overwhelm? 👉 Grab our in-depth free training → https://coachfreetraining.com 🎥 Watch my next video: "3 Phrases You Should Say to Your Athletes Daily to Boost Motivation!" 🔔 Subscribe for more: Weekly coaching strategies on mental training, team culture, and leadership—so you can build a championship program that lasts! Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

Under-fueled athletes drag in games. Fix it fast with simple athlete nutrition tips that help your athletes with peak performance! Want more coaching tips?Head to https://coachfreetraining.com Tired legs, moody practices, nagging injuries…sometimes it’s not “just being a teen.” ⚠️ In this coach-to-coach breakdown, we show high school and middle school coaches how to spot under-fueled athletes and apply simple, realistic athlete nutrition tips that boost energy, consistency, and peak performance without calorie counting or complicated meal prep. Then we connect fueling to the mental game, so your team plays with confidence under pressure. 💥 I’m Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a long-time head volleyball coach & 4× state champion. Today’s guest: Lindsay Cortez, MS, RD, CSSD is a registered sports dietitian specializing in nutrition for girl athletes and host of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast. She’s part of our Dream Team expert staff and breaks down what coaches need to know about RED-S, puberty, periods, breakfast refusals, and practical pre-/post-practice fueling that fits real schedules. 🍎🥯 What you’ll learn 👇 • Red flags of under-fueling (and why they look like “attitude” or “laziness”) • Coach-friendly fixes: easy carb + protein combos athletes will actually eat • How often to fuel (simple schedule for teen athletes in season) • Pre-practice snack cart ideas your parents can stock at Costco • Why better fueling = fewer injuries + stronger mental game and focus • How to talk to athletes who “aren’t hungry” at breakfast (and build the habit) • Female-specific must-knows: periods, bone health, and long-term development 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to Athlete Nutrition 01:34 Meet Lindsay Cortez: Sports Dietician 03:54 Understanding Female Athlete Nutrition 05:59 Common Nutritional Challenges 11:49 Practical Tips for Coaches and Parents 19:16 Understanding the Importance of Nutrition for Female Athletes 19:35 Meal and Snack Guidelines for Young Athletes 20:51 Pre and Post-Practice Nutrition Strategies 28:16 Addressing Common Nutrition Challenges 31:30 Introducing the Dream Team Program Coaches — comment below: what’s one fueling red flag you’ve noticed in your athletes lately? 💬 📌 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 🔹 Follow and hear more from Lindsay on the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/ 🔔 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!

💪🏼 Ready for the #1 Practice Strategy Every Coach Needs? Learn how to run more focused and productive practices → https://coachfreetraining.com Do your athletes waste the first 15-20 minutes of practice unfocused, socializing, or moving slowly into drills? As a high school volleyball coach and mental performance expert, I’ve been there. But after implementing one game-changing pre-practice routine, everything shifted—our practices became sharper, team culture improved, and we maximized our time on the court. 👋 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 channel is where we help high school and middle school coaches build elite team cultures, train confident athletes, and coach beyond just the X’s and O’s. 🎯 Ready to create a championship-level practice routine? Inside this quick coaching tip, you'll discover: ✔️ The 3-part recipe for a high-impact pre-practice routine ✔️ How to cut down wasted time & elevate player accountability ✔️ A practical way to reduce cliques & build team connection ✔️ Easy ways to work in mental check-ins (even if you're short on time!) ✔️ How to get started even if you don’t have a whiteboard or gym space This is one of the simplest coaching strategies you can implement today to: ✅ Increase practice efficiency ✅ Strengthen your team culture ✅ Develop focused, motivated athletes ✅ Set the tone for a winning mindset — every single day 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle of Unfocused Practices 00:54 The Game-Changing Pre-Practice Routine 02:18 Benefits of a Structured Pre-Practice Routine 03:52 Key Elements of an Effective Pre-Practice 05:20 Implementing the Routine: Practical Tips 05:58 Conclusion and Next Steps 💬 Coaches – comment below: What’s your biggest struggle with practice efficiency? 👉 Next Step: Want an easy way to check in with your athletes daily? Stay tuned for my next video on the 10-Second Daily Athlete Check-In! 🚨 Grab our in-depth FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔔 Subscribe for more: Weekly strategies on mental training, team culture, and coaching female athletes so you can build a program you're proud of! Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

🎯 Your player walks into practice late… now what? Should you make them run? Sit them out? 🤔 Let’s talk about how to hold athletes accountable without killing team culture. Grab more coaching tips → https://coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I’m breaking down real coaching strategies for handling tardiness, setting expectations, and creating team consequences that actually build accountability — not resentment. You’ll learn how to use natural consequences like playing time, when to use (or not use) exercise as punishment, and how to create pressure situations that strengthen mental toughness instead of tearing it down. 💪 I’m Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4x state-champion volleyball coach with 14+ years on the sidelines. Inside this video, I’ll share what I’ve learned from years of managing standards, handling unprepared athletes, and balancing consequences with compassion. Whether you’re coaching middle school, high school, or club, this episode will give you actionable coaching tips rooted in sports psychology, athlete mental training, and leadership development. You’ll learn: ✅ How to co-create team standards and expectations your athletes actually buy into ✅ Why natural consequences (like loss of playing time) work better than punishment ✅ When and how to use exercise intentionally, not as a threat ✅ How to create pressure situations in practice that build resilience and focus ✅ The psychology behind accountability and the mental side of the game 🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction and Scenario Setup 00:58 Establishing Team Standards and Expectations 02:40 Handling Tardiness and Unpreparedness 04:16 Consequences and Playing Time 06:13 Using Exercise as Punishment 09:39 Creating Pressure Situations and Mental Skills 💬 Coaches – comment below: How do you handle players being late or unprepared? What’s worked (or not worked) for your team?👇 📌 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!

FACT vs FICTION on mental toughness. Get the truth and time-efficient tools you can use today. Free training: https://coachfreetraining.com Coaches, let’s cut through the noise. In this episode, we bust the biggest mental toughness myths holding teams back and show you effective mental training that actually fits in a busy season. You’ll get quick mental reps your high school athletes can use immediately on the court, field, or track! Learn how to teach the mental skills they need to perform in pressure moments, recover from mistakes, and play with real confidence. ⚡ 🎙️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’ll walk you through practical coaching strategies grounded in sports psychology—from a simple Snapback routine to fast visualization reps so your athletes become true elite competitors without adding hours to practice. 🎯 What you’ll learn (fast): ✅ The truth about mental toughness (facts vs fiction) ✅ A 2-second reset routine (Snapback) for recovering from mistakes ✅ Time-efficient mental training you can run in 5 minutes/day or 20 minutes/week ✅ How to train confidence with 3-2-1 BRAVE (quick journaling + visualization) ✅ Game-ready coaching tips for female athletes in real pressure moments 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to the Mental Game 01:14 Debunking the Myth of Mental Toughness 03:17 Effective Mental Training Tools: Snapback Routine 06:13 Training Confidence: The 3-2-1 Brave Routine 10:22 Experience vs. Mental Skills Training 11:43 Time-Efficient Mental Training 12:58 Mental Training for All Athletes 15:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 👇 Try these with your team this week: ✔️ Use the SnapBack routine after every error for one drill block ✔️ Run a 2-minute visualization (“see the next play”) before live play ✔️ End practice with one piece of evidence that confidence is growing 📢 Coaches — comment below: Which mental toughness myth do you still hear, and what time-efficient mental rep will you test this week? 👇 📌 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!

Varsity drama? Roster moves? Meltdowns? Here’s exactly how I handle them in-season. Grab the free coach training → https://coachfreetraining.com If you’re a high school coach who cares about more than Xs & Os, this episode tackles real questions from our Coaches Hotline. I break down how to: move players to a lower team (without destroying buy-in), handle team drama when younger athletes join, and rebuild mental toughness after a game-day spiral. You’ll get exact phrasing for tough talks, a clear standards matrix you can enforce, and plug-and-play frameworks including Snapback Routine, Open Circle prompts, role-ownership check-ins that you can run this 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. 🎯 Learn tips to address: ✅ Moving Players: Clear criteria, honest convo, ownership, check-ins, opportunity. ✅ Team Drama: Standards matrix, Open Circle, mentor pairs, address directly. ✅ Post-Error Resets: Snapback routine, quick reflections, practice tie-ins. ✅ Plug & Play: Embed mental training, no extra minutes, winning habits. 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction and Preview 01:42 Question 1: Moving Players Down a Level 04:51 Question 2: Handling Team Drama 11:35 Question 3: The Snapback Routine 13:28 Closing and Resources These tips are all rooted in sports psychology, mental performance, and offer time-efficient mental training strategies that fit inside your current practice plan. Have a question of your own? Send it to the hotline: https://www.videoask.com/f30gom2dt 📢 Coaches – comment below: Which issue are you dealing with right now—player movement, drama, or post-error resets—and what’s your next step? 👇 📌 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!

⚡️Rivalry week exposes cracks—don’t let “pressure moments” decide the game. Build real mental toughness fast. Grab the free training → https://coachfreetraining.com Rivalry games feel bigger—for athletes and for us as coaches. In this episode, I share the exact coaching strategies I use to normalize the moment, run game-like practices, and install simple mental prep tools (like a SnapBack routine and short visualization) so your high school athletes perform under pressure instead of crumbling. 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. 💜🏐 You’ll learn: How to normalize big games (“just another turkey dinner”) so nerves don’t hijack execution 3 costly mistakes coaches make in rivalry games (over-hyping, over-coaching, ignoring the mental side) The SnapBack routine to recover from mistakes and get back to peak performance fast Visualization that actually works (2 minutes, sport-specific cues, pre-competition scripts) Practice design tweaks for big games: score flips, timed constraints, loud-gym simulation, fatigue reps The most important mental skill: adaptability—and how to train it daily with 3-2-1 BRAVE ✍️ What to do about social media noise + keeping your team aligned with program values 💬 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to Rivalry Week 01:28 The Pressure of Rivalry Games 02:44 Common Coaching Mistakes 06:32 Mental Game Hacks 08:01 Training for Pressure Situations 09:34 The Importance of Adaptability 14:21 Visualization Techniques 15:21 Final Tips and Conclusion Rivalry games and big games don’t raise your team to the occasion—they drop to the level of their mental preparation. Use these sports psychology tools to build confidence, improve mental performance, and turn pressure into your team’s advantage. 🚀 📢 Coaches—comment below: What’s one pressure scenario you’ll script into practice this week? 👇 📌 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!

We lost early and here’s exactly how I refocused my team fast (with no punishment runs). Grab the step-by-step free training → https://coachfreetraining.com If you coach girl athletes and care about more than Xs & Os, this real-talk breakdown shows the 3 moves I made after a tough tournament exit including a quick team reflection, a leadership/body-language audit, and a simple “This is good for us because…” reframe. You’ll see how I tied each mindset step directly to practice reps so mistakes stop snowballing. 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. 🎯 Learn about: ✅ Specific prompts so every athlete identifies her role and one behavior to upgrade. ✅ How to reframe script to combat negativity bias and write the season’s story on purpose. ✅ Fast reset strategies (Snapback routine + 3-2-1 BRAVE) so mistakes don’t snowball. ✅ Practice plan tie-ins with consistent reps that connect directly to the mindset work. Want plug-and-play prompts, the Snapback Routine, and my 3-2-1 BRAVE script you can run tomorrow? I walk you through all of it, plus provide printable prompts, in my free training for coaches. It’s the deeper dive that turns this video into a system you can repeat all season. 👉 https://coachfreetraining.com 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Reflecting on tournament loss 00:49 Approach to handling the loss 01:27 Team reflection and leadership 02:11 Reframing the experience 03:24 Practice plan and improvements 04:22 Mental training resources 📢 Coaches – comment below: Which of the 3 steps (Reflection, Leadership Audit, Reframe) are you adding to this week's practice? 👇 📌 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!

💥 Steal my exact first-week system that builds toughness fast—then get the free training for all the drills & scripts: 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 + 4x state champion. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on how I start the season strong with our “ Earn the Right ” challenge series—designed to level up fundamentals, team play, and the mental game from Day 1. 🏆 What you’ll learn (and steal) ⤵️ ✅ How to run “Earn the Right” step-by-step: from individual ball control to 6-on-6 team drills ✅ The exact mental training & preparation I give athletes before high-pressure reps (self-talk, SnapBack routine , visualization , and athlete reset cues) ✅ Why “ earned, not given ” builds buy-in, accountability, and culture fast ✅ How to tie challenges to gear to reinforce standards (jerseys, backpacks, warm-ups) ✅ The importance of fundamentals before systems — and the progression I use to reduce mistakes under pressure Why this works 💡This first-week framework blends coaching tips , high-rep skill progressions, and intentional pressure so athletes practice how they’ll respond when it matters. It’s sport-agnostic: adapt the reps and standards to your team’s level and watch confidence and connection rise. 🔁 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction and Coach Bree's Background 00:52 The Concept of 'Earn the Right' 01:39 Purpose and Benefits of 'Earn the Right' 03:21 Mental Training and Preparation 06:58 Detailed Breakdown of Challenges 09:22 Small Group and Team Drills 14:28 Final Challenges and Team Play 17:14 Implementing 'Earn the Right' in Your Program Coaches — comment below: Which “Earn the Right” challenge would you adapt first for your sport, and what gear will athletes earn? 📌 Ready to 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 Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

💪 Your athletes can train their mind like they train their body. Steal our 3-minute routine + prompts! Grab more visualization tips → https://coachfreetraining.com Coaches, if you’ve wondered whether visualization actually moves the needle for high school athletes, this is your playbook. I unpack the simple sports psychology behind it, then show you exactly how to run fast, effective visualization drills your players will buy into—so they’re calmer, more confident, and ready for 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. 🏐🏆 🎯 In this video you’ll learn: ✔️ Why visualization works (the brain treats it like real reps) ✔️ How to introduce it without awkwardness ✔️ 3 simple prompts for skills, pressure resets, and pre-game calm ✔️ A 5-minute daily routine (BRAVE) that locks in focus ✔️ Quick drills you can run in practice, on the bus, or in the locker room ✔️ How to pair visualization with a 2-second SnapBack reset for faster recovery 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to Visualization 01:14 The Science Behind Visualization 03:24 Benefits of Visualization for Athletes 06:29 Implementing Visualization in Practice 09:19 Visualization Before Games 11:05 Success Stories: State Championships 15:09 Overcoming Awkwardness and Resistance 17:26 Final Tips and Resources Why this matters: Athletes don’t rise to the occasion—they fall to the level of their mental performance. Use these coaching strategies to build real mental toughness, faster resets, and peak performance when the lights are brightest. 📢 Coaches — comment below: Which visualization prompt will you try first (skill rep, pressure reset, or pre-game calm)? 👇 📌 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!

⚡️Male coaches—what you don’t know about periods impacts her game . Ignoring it? That’s costing performance. Grab more coaching tools and our free training → https://coachfreetraining.com If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to talk about periods or worried about how it affects your athletes’ performance, this video is for you. I break down how the menstrual cycle impacts energy, mood, and focus—and share practical ways coaches can support athletes so they thrive in every phase. I’m Coach Bre—mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a long-time head volleyball coach & 4x state champion. 💪🏽🏆 In this episode we tackle an “uncomfortable topic” head-on: the menstrual cycle. You’ll learn practical Coaching Tips, coach-athlete communication strategies, and sports psychology tools that translate to confidence, smarter training, and better game-day results. Yes—periods and performance are connected. 🎯 What you’ll learn •The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulation, luteal) & how they impact her performance •Effective communication strategies : what to say, what not to say, and how to respect boundaries 🙅‍♂️ •Athlete check-ins that build trust and empower without overstepping •Nutrition & recovery basics that minimize symptoms and support consistent play •Low-lift adjustments: stocked med kits, cycle awareness, and partnering with female staff 🕓 Key Moments 00:00 Introduction: Addressing the Uncomfortable Topics 00:24 The Importance of Understanding the Menstrual Cycle 01:07 Real-World Example: US Women's Soccer Team 01:59 Breaking Down the Menstrual Cycle 04:33 Phase 1: Menstrual Phase 08:18 Phase 2: Follicular Phase 09:35 Phase 3: Ovulation 10:49 Phase 4: Luteal Phase 13:59 Empowering Athletes and Coaches 💬 Quick coaching scripts •“Control what you can today—fuel, water, sleep, recovery—we’ve got your back.” •“If you need a quick reset, tap me during a drill. We’ll adjust reps and keep your quality high.” •“Our med kit has what you need—no questions asked.” 📌 Save-worthy reminders •Don’t ask: “Are you about to start your period?” •Do say: “Tell me what you have today—let’s compete with that.” •Track + plan: athletes who track cycles can better time recovery, nutrition, and mental routines. •Mental skills matter every phase: breathwork, visualization, and self-talk = clearer decisions under stress. 📢 Coaches—comment below: Have you noticed periods impacting performance on your team? • 🔥 Keep building your toolbox •🔹 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 Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!