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Most coaches think their practices are effective… but when athletes show up late, waste time, or go through the motions instead of pushing themselves, it’s a clear sign something’s missing. In this video, I’m breaking down my 3-part system for creating practices that build connection, mental toughness, and competition—without adding hours to your day.

🎯 Learn:
The #1 "must do" in the first 5 minutes of practice
A proven mindset routine to boost mental toughness
Simple ways to coach pressure (not just hope they handle it)
How to end every practice with reflection and confidence

🎙 I’m Coach Bre, mental performance coach for girl athletes and co-founder of The Elite Competitor. I’ve led teams to 4 state titles, and I’ve learned that great coaching starts with intentional structure—not just drills.

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 Introduction: Importance of Practice Structure
00:28 Starting Strong: Pre-Practice Routine
01:36 Building Connections and Mental Training
03:09 Training Adversity and Competitive Drills
03:47 Reflection and Final Thoughts

📢 COACHES – What’s one thing you include in every practice? Drop it in the comments!

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The open door policy feels like the right move, but here's the truth - it's actually making communication worse. Grab the free Player Impact Plan template → https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f

I used to tell my team "just come talk to me" at the start of every season. I genuinely wanted to be approachable. But athletes don't come to you first when they have issues. They spiral, catastrophize, and create stories in their heads. By the time they work up the courage to approach you, the situation is 10 times worse.

Here's what I do instead: Player Impact Meetings at the start of the season (15 minutes to clarify role, playing time, strengths, development plan) + bi-weekly 5-minute check-ins throughout the season.

👋🏼 Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion high school volleyball coach with 12+ years of coaching experience. I'm also a Certified Mental Performance Coach and co-founder of The Elite Competitor, where I help coaches build mentally tough, confident girl athletes who perform when it matters most. My signature frameworks (like the Snapback Routine and 3-2-1 BRAVE) are used by thousands of coaches to teach mental training without adding hours to their schedule.

In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ Why open door policies don't work for teen athletes
✅ The three problems with reactive communication
✅ How to structure Player Impact Meetings
✅ The exact three questions I ask in bi-weekly check-ins
✅ How this system saves me hours of drama management

This proactive approach eliminates drama before it starts, creates equity across all players, and removes intimidation barriers. It catches issues early instead of waiting for explosions.

⚡ If you want the exact Player Impact Plan template I use, comment PLAN below.

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🕓 Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Why Open Door Policy Doesn't Work
02:48 The Player Impact Meeting04:19 Biweekly Check-Ins
06:16 Why This System Works Better
08:16 Championship Program Membership

💬 Coaches - comment below: How do you handle athlete communication and expectations?

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P.S. A few stats worth knowing:

• 88% of teen athletes say they want more communication from their coaches about their role and playing time expectations (Positive Coaching Alliance, 2022)
• Athletes who receive regular one-on-one feedback from coaches report 43% higher confidence levels (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2021)
• 67% of high school athletes say they've experienced anxiety about approaching their coach with concerns (National Federation of State High School Associations, 2023)

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🔥 Your team is falling apart in a big game. Panic is setting in. What do you say? What do you do? This is how you coach through pressure like a pro. Grab more strategies here → http://coachfreetraining.com

When momentum shifts and your girls get rattled, what happens next is all on you. In this episode, I share exactly how to train AND coach your athletes through high-pressure situations—so they show up strong when it counts most.

🎯 Learn:
✔️ Real-time coaching tactics (without yelling)
✔️ Practice strategies that simulate pressure
✔️ Snapback routines & reset words that work
✔️ The exact plan that helped us win the state title under pressure

🎙 I'm Coach Bre mental performance coach for girl athletes, co-founder of The Elite Competitor, and four-time state championship-winning volleyball coach. I’ve made every coaching mistake in the book when it comes to pressure, and I’ve learned how to turn those into powerful, practical tools any coach can use to build mentally tough teams

🕓 Key Moments
00:00 Introduction to Coaching Under Pressure
00:52 In-the-Moment Strategies for Coaches
03:02 Out-of-the-Moment Preparation
04:25 Practical Training Techniques
05:50 Visualization and Mental Preparation
09:26 Conclusion and Next Steps

📢 COACHES – What’s one pressure situation your team struggles with most? Let’s help each other grow in the comments. 👇

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