How I Prevent Team Drama in Just 15 Minutes Per Week (Every Coach Needs This)

Team drama isn't about bad attitudes, it's about missing systems. I'm sharing the a simple framework that prevents it. Grab more coaching tips → https://coachfreetraining.com

In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact system I use to reduce drama and handle playing time issues without adding hours to my week.

👋🏼 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.

This is the framework I've used with all four championship teams. It takes 15 minutes per week total, and it prevents hours of drama management.

What You'll Learn:

• The real reason team drama keeps happening (even after team dinners and bonding activities)
• How to structure five-minute athlete check-ins that actually prevent conflict
• The three questions I ask every athlete every other week that build trust and clarity
• How Player Impact Plans eliminate playing time drama before it starts
• Why mental training and individual confidence building is your best team culture strategy

🕓 Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction: The Real Problem with Team Drama
01:09 Weekly Check-Ins: The Simple System That Works
04:21 The Three Questions Framework
05:54 Building Confidence Through Mental Training
08:37 Player Impact Plans: Setting Clear Expectations
10:10 Championship Culture Membership
11:53 Recap: Systems Over People Problems

💬 Coaches - comment below: What's the biggest source of drama on your team right now?

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P.S. A few stats worth knowing:

• Athletes who receive regular individual feedback from coaches show 32% improvement in self-efficacy and confidence compared to those who receive only team-level feedback (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2019)
• Teams with structured communication systems and role clarity experience 45% fewer interpersonal conflicts during competitive seasons (International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2021)
• Student-athletes who understand their specific role on a team report 28% higher satisfaction and 35% lower anxiety related to playing time uncertainty (Journal of Sport Behavior, 2018)

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