🏐 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!
