⚡️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? 👇

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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!

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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
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Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!