Coach Her Game
Welcome to Coach Her Game—the podcast for coaches of girls’ sports who are ready to build elite, championship programs without sacrificing who they are. We’re ditching the old-school, male-dominated coaching playbook and diving deep into modern strategies for mental training, culture, and leadership. If you’re looking for a space where you feel seen, heard, and equipped with powerful, authentic strategies, you’re in the right place!
Coach Her Game
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⚡If you’re a new high school or middle school coach — or even a seasoned one looking for a reset — this episode breaks down three coaching pitfalls that could be quietly holding your team back. From poor communication to overlooking mental performance, I share hard-earned lessons that transformed my coaching career from a one-win rookie to a 4x state champion. 🏆
These are the behind-the-scenes shifts that fuel real athlete development, stronger team culture, and long-term success — especially when you’re coaching girl athletes who need more than just drills and conditioning to thrive.
👋 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 champ. On this channel, we help coaches lead with confidence, build stronger teams, and elevate the mental and emotional side of sport.
Inside this episode:
✅ Why “coaching to prove yourself” backfires (and what to do instead)
✅ The #1 mistake new coaches make with mental & emotional training
✅ How to build athlete trust and reduce drama with better role clarity
✅ Simple mindset tools that help players handle pressure like pros
This episode is packed with coaching tips, communication strategies, and mental performance tools to help you build a team culture that lasts. Whether you're coaching volleyball, basketball, softball, or soccer — these lessons apply.
🕓 Key Moments
00:00 Introduction: My First Coaching Job
00:17 Lessons Learned from Early Coaching Mistakes
00:47 Episode Overview: Top Three Coaching Mistakes
01:23 Shoutout to a Successful Coach
02:39 My Coaching Journey Begins
04:48 Mistake #1: Coaching to Prove Myself
11:15 Mistake #2: Neglecting Mental and Emotional Training
13:48 Implementing Mental Training Techniques
19:18 Mistake #3: Poor Communication
21:29 Strategies for Effective Communication
24:58 Empowering Athletes with Defined Roles
26:29 Conclusion: Recap and Next Steps
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