Breaking Barriers: What All Coaches Need To Know About Girls In Sports

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In this powerful episode, we dive into the lifelong benefits of sports for girls—and why exposure, access, and representation matter more than ever. 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. 💥

Joining me are Steph and Amy from Section Z, a movement redefining what success looks like for young female athletes. This episode originally aired on the Podcast, where we dig deep into how high school girls sports, mental performance, and community lay the foundation for future leadership, confidence, and career success (yes—even the C-suite!).

🚨 Whether you’re a coach, parent, or program director, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger about your role in building confidence and opportunity for girls through sports. From the power of live sporting events, to Title IX’s ripple effect, to practical ways to break down barriers—this is a must-watch for anyone who wants to be part of the solution.

🔥 What You'll Learn:
✔️ How to increase confidence in girl athletes
✔️ The link between team sports & mental health
✔️ Breaking barriers in women’s sports
✔️ Why watching live sports matters for representation
✔️ How to develop C-suite careers through sports exposure
✔️ Creating a high girls sports community & network
✔️ The mission behind Section Z and how you can support

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 The Benefits of Team Sports for Girls
00:26 Introduction of Guests: Steph and Amy
00:39 Mission and Background of Section Z
01:41 Amy's Role and Personal Connection
02:16 The Importance of Equal Opportunities in Sports
03:53 Steph's Personal Story and Inspiration
05:22 The Impact of Live Sporting Events
06:58 Research on Women's Sports Participation
09:51 Key Findings from the Research
10:21 Cultural Shifts and Career Paths
17:41 Barriers to Participation in Sports
19:31 Section Z's Approach and Partnerships
25:36 Success Stories and Impact
27:41 The Importance of Community and Networking
30:57 How to Get Involved with Section Z

👇Coaches – comment below: What barriers do you see holding girls back in sports right now?

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Together, we’re not just coaching the next generation—we’re building the future of leadership, confidence, and equality through sports. Let’s go. 🏆✨

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Chapters

• 0:00 The Benefits of Team Sports for Girls
• 1:30 Introduction of Guests: Steph and Amy
• 1:43 Mission and Background of Section Z
• 2:45 Amy's Role and Personal Connection
• 3:20 The Importance of Equal Opportunities in Sports
• 4:57 Steph's Personal Story and Inspiration
• 6:26 The Impact of Live Sporting Events
• 8:02 Research on Women's Sports Participation
• 10:55 Key Findings from the Research
• 11:25 Cultural Shifts and Career Paths
• 18:45 Barriers to Participation in Sports
• 20:35 Section Z's Approach and Partnerships
• 26:40 Success Stories and Impact
• 28:45 The Importance of Community and Networking
• 32:01 How to Get Involved with Section Z