Coach Her Game

Coach Bre
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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!

  1. 9H AGO

    3 Mental Training Skills You Can Teach in Under 15 Minutes

    3 mental skills coaches can actually teach - no extra prep, no sports psychology degree, all under 15 minutes. Get the free training → coachfreetraining.com Your athletes have the talent. But talent doesn't help when she's spiraling after one mistake. The fix isn't another pep talk. It's three teachable skills she can use in real time, on the court, when the pressure hits. 👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion volleyball coach and Certified Mental Performance Coach. I've spent 14+ years coaching girl athletes and built The Elite Competitor to give coaches proven, plug-and-play mental training systems that actually work.   In this episode, I'm breaking down: 👉 The Snapback Routine - a 2-second failure recovery system (breath + reset word + reset signal) 👉 Visualization - why her brain fires the same neural pathways in a mental rep as a real one 👉 The anxiety reframe backed by Harvard research - one phrase that measurably improves performance Telling isn't teaching. These three skills hand your athletes the mechanism, not just the message. 🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction 00:59 Why Athletes Fall Apart Under Pressure 01:16 Skill #1: The Snapback Routine 02:44 Snapback in Action: Championship Story 03:47 Skill #2: Visualization 04:21 How to Use Visualization With Your Team 05:51 Skill #3: Reframe Nervousness as Excitement 07:20 Wrap-Up & Free Training 💬 Drop a comment below - which of these three skills are you trying first with your team? 📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps 🎓 Free Mental Training Resource for Coaches: coachfreetraining.com 📲 Instagram: @coachhergame 🎙 Podcast: Coach Her Game Podcast 🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame 🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com 🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🔔 Subscribe for weekly mental training strategies built specifically for coaches of girl athletes. P.S. Here's what the research shows:   ⚡️ When athletes mentally rehearse a skill in vivid detail, the neural pathways fire the same way as during physical practice. (Cleveland Clinic) ⚡️ Athletes who reframed pre-competition anxiety as excitement showed measurably higher performance than those who tried to calm down. (Wood Brooks, A., Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2014) ⚡️Only 9% of high school coaches report receiving formal training in sport psychology or mental performance. (Journal of Athletic Training, 2021) The Coach Her Game channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping coaches of girl athletes strengthen their mental game and team culture in order to develop a competitive edge.   #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #girlsinsports #highschoolcoach #athletemindset Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    10 min

  2. 4D AGO

    3 Low-Lift Team Bonding Ideas to Build Trust Fast

    🔥 Want to build team trust without spending hours planning complicated activities? Discover 3 simple, low-lift team bonding exercises that instantly bring your athletes closer! Get more tips here → https://coachfreetraining.com   In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to team bonding strategies that make a real impact on your athletes’ connection and performance! These low-effort, high-reward activities are perfect for building trust, breaking cliques, and strengthening your team’s mental toughness. Whether you’re just starting the season or need a quick reset, these bonding activities will help your team grow stronger, together.   🎯 You’ll Learn: ✔️ How the “Question of the Day” promotes trust and connection  ✔️ The power of "Plug & Play Elite Mental Game" for training mental skills and building team chemistry  ✔️ A fun, leadership-building “Freshman Meal” activity    🎙 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state champion head volleyball coach. I help coaches like you build mentally tough teams that trust each other and perform under pressure.   🕓 Key Moments 00:00 – Introduction: Low-Lift Team Bonding Ideas 02:00 – Question of the Day: Simple Yet Effective 05:00 – Mental Training with Plug & Play Elite Mental Game 08:00 – Freshman Meal: Building Leadership and Trust 11:00 – Conclusion: Culture and Trust Through Team Bonding   Coaches – comment below: What are your favorite team bonding activities?   📌 Want to coach the mental game with confidence? 🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    8 min

  3. MAR 30

    A Club Volleyball Coach Tried Our Mental Training Program. Here's His Honest Take.

    Mental training for your team doesn't require a sports psychology degree. Get the free training here → coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I'm sitting down with Tyson Roffey, a club volleyball coach from Ottawa who runs mental performance training with his 15U girls team. He's not a therapist. He's not a mental performance specialist. He works in hospital IT. And he made it work. We break down exactly how he and two co-coaches implemented the Plug and Play Elite Mental Game program, what flopped at first, and the adjustments that changed everything. Here's what we cover: 👉 Why one-time mental performance seminars don't create lasting change 👉 How to introduce mental training to athletes AND parents 👉 The hybrid delivery model that finally got buy-in from everyone 👉 What happened the first time a player used her Snapback Routine in a live game 👉 The 7-minute 3-2-1 Brave routine that gives you 20 minutes back in practice If you've ever thought "I know my team needs the mental game, I just don't know how to teach it" - this episode is for you.  👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion volleyball coach and Certified Mental Performance Coach. I've spent 14+ years coaching girl athletes and built The Elite Competitor to give coaches proven, plug-and-play mental training systems that actually work.  🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction: The Mental Game Problem 02:19 Meet Tyson Roffey 08:40 Why Tyson Sought Mental Training 11:57 Initial Hesitations: Time, Confidence & Buy-In 17:24 How Tyson Rolled Out the Program 18:29 Adapting the Approach: The Hybrid Model 21:28 Results: What Coaches Started Noticing 26:14 The 3-2-1 Brave Routine in Practice 30:26 Impact on Coaching & Parent Engagement 34:05 Advice for Coaches on the Fence 💬 Comment below: What's the #1 thing holding you back from doing mental training with your team? ⬇️ 📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps 🎓 Free Mental Training Resource for Coaches: coachfreetraining.com 📲 Instagram: @coachhergame 🎙 Podcast: Coach Her Game Podcast 🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame 🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com 🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game! P.S. Here's what the research shows: ⚡️ Athletes who use consistent pre-performance routines show significantly reduced anxiety and improved focus in high-stakes competition settings. (Cotterill, S.T. - Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 2010) ⚡️ Mental imagery combined with physical practice improves athletic performance by up to 23% compared to physical practice alone. (Driskell, Copper & Moran - Journal of Applied Psychology, 1994) ⚡️Approximately 85% of youth athletes who quit sports cite feeling inadequate under pressure as a primary reason - not lack of skill. (Aspen Institute - State of Play Report, 2022) Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    40 min

  4. MAR 26

    Lacrosse Coach’s Secret to Mental Toughness That Wins Games

    💥 Want to boost your team’s mental toughness and start winning those big games? Learn how mental training can help your athletes bounce back from mistakes and perform under pressure → https://coachfreetraining.com In this episode, I’m sharing the secret mental toughness strategies that helped  Coach Tom and his lacrosse team win two of the biggest games in their program's history—games they hadn’t won in over 20 years! Learn how to use mental training tools like the Snapback Routine to help your athletes handle adversity and perform at their peak. 🎯 You’ll learn: ✔️ How to Implement Mental Training without Being a Sports Psychologist ✔️ Why "Snapback" Routines Can Change Your Team’s Resilience ✔️ The Key to Getting Your Team to Buy Into Mental Performance ✔️ The Simple Techniques That Took Coach Tom’s Team to New Heights 🎙 I’m Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state champion head volleyball coach. I help coaches implement easy mental training to build confident, mentally tough athletes. Key Moments:  00:00 Meet Coach Tom and his success story  01:15 Getting team buy-in for mental training  03:12 The Snapback Routine in action  05:26 Real results and game-changing wins  07:05 Emotional regulation and resilience on the field  08:08 Final encouragement for coaches 📢 COACHES – How do you handle mental toughness with your team? Drop your experience in the comments. Let’s support each other. 👇 📌 Want to coach the mental game with confidence? 🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    11 min

  5. MAR 23

    The Bench Player Blind Spot That's Sending Girls Home for Good

    A D1 soccer player. She had a full ride, two ACL tears, and a front row seat to what breaks girl athletes. Coaches need this → coachfreetraining.com If you coach girl athletes and you've ever had a player pull back, check out, or lose the love for the game, this one's for you. My guest today is Lyrik Fryer. She is the co-founder of Work Play Branding, a multimillion dollar media company. But before all of that, she played Division I soccer player at Florida International University and is a two-time ACL survivor. Lyric is now an entrepreneur, brand strategist, and an open book on all things college athletics and mental performance. Find her on Instagram: @lyrik.fryer In this episode, Lyrik shares what was actually going on behind the scenes of her soccer career. We also discuss: 👉 What coaches get wrong about athlete identity  👉 Why your bench players are running your culture (not your captains)  👉 The captain selection mistake that quietly tanks team chemistry  👉 What girls actually need to hear when the pressure gets too heavy  👉 How perspective - not pep talks - is the real mental skill nobody's teaching 👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion volleyball coach and Certified Mental Performance Coach. I've spent 14+ years coaching girl athletes and built The Elite Competitor to give coaches proven, plug-and-play mental training systems that actually work. 🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introducing Lyrik Fryer 02:02 Growing Up in Love With Soccer 03:43 When the Pressure Started 06:33 The Mental Game of Perfectionism 12:08 Two ACL Tears and the Road Back 14:55 Choosing Business Over a Fifth Year 23:44 The Role of Parents and Coaches 26:39 What the Bench Players Get Wrong 30:02 What Soccer Really Taught Her 33:06 Advice to the 14-Year-Old Athlete 💬 Drop your biggest takeaway from this episode in the comments below ⬇️ 📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps 🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach 🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame 🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com 🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f 🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game! P.S. Here's what the research shows:  ⚡️ Girls quit sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14, with "emotional cost" cited as a primary driver. (Women's Sports Foundation, 2023)  ⚡️ 70% of youth athletes quit organized sports by age 13, with most citing "it's not fun anymore" (Aspen Institute Project Play, 2019) ⚡️Female athletes experience ACL tears at 2-8x higher rates than male athletes in the same sports (American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020) The Coach Her Game YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping coaches of girl athletes strengthen their mental game and team culture in order to develop a competitive edge. #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #girlsinsports #highschoolcoach #athletemindset Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    40 min

  6. MAR 19

    Steal My Tryout Evaluation Plan (For High School Coaches)

    Looking to streamline your tryouts and avoid stress? Steal my exact evaluation plan and learn how to make better decisions faster during tryouts! Grab more coaching tips here → https://coachfreetraining.com   Coaches, I know tryouts can be tough and overwhelming, especially when it comes to making the right decisions for your team. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my two-day tryout evaluation process. From summer training to setting clear expectations and assessing skills, I’m sharing the exact strategies that have helped me build strong, mentally tough teams. These tried-and-true methods will ensure your athletes are evaluated fairly and effectively, making your decisions easier and more transparent.   🎯 You’ll Learn:  ✔️ Why evaluating in the summer helps set the stage for tryouts  ✔️ How to set clear expectations with athletes and parents  ✔️ The power of data in your tryout evaluation (and why it matters)  ✔️ How to evaluate intangibles like leadership and mental toughness  ✔️ Why creating pressure situations at tryouts builds better players   🎙 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a longtime head volleyball coach with 4 state championships. With over 14 years of experience, I’ve learned that tryouts aren’t just about athletic ability – they’re about finding the right fit for your team.   KEY MOMENTS:  00:00 – Why Most Tryouts Go Wrong (And How to Fix It Early)  03:01 – Your Tryout Blueprint: Structure, Flow, and Timing That Works  04:15 – What You Should Be Evaluating First (Hint: Not Just Skills)  05:39 – Day 1: How to Assess Skills Effectively  06:22 – Day 2: Position-Specific Evaluations  07:57 – Wrap-Up: Final Thoughts + Free Tools to Improve Your Tryout Process   📢 COACHES – What’s your top tip for running smooth tryouts? Drop your experience in the comments. Let’s support each other. 👇   📌 Want to coach the mental game with confidence? 🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game →  https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg  🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    10 min

  7. MAR 16

    The Truth About Team Dinners and Building Real Chemistry

    Team dinners feel like connection. But proximity is not the same as trust. Learn systems that build a championship culture. Get the free training for coaches here → coachfreetraining.com  👋🏼 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. In this episode, I'm breaking down why teams that look connected in September fall apart in November - and the exact method I use to build the kind of chemistry that holds up under pressure. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ Why fun team activities create proximity, not trust ✅ The 3 pillars of real team chemistry (vulnerability, trust, psychological safety) ✅ Google's research on what actually makes teams perform at their highest level ✅ How to run the Open Circle method - a 15-minute weekly meeting that changes everything ✅ The mistake I made last season by skipping it (and what happened)  🎯 The teams that stay connected when things get hard aren't the ones who ate the most pasta together. They're the ones who built psychological safety on purpose.  🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Proximity vs. Chemistry 02:35 Why Surface-Level Connection Fails 04:25 Three Keys to Real Chemistry 06:07 The Open Circle Method 08:18 How to Run Open Circles 09:49 Lessons Learned 10:30 Recap & Call to Action  💬 Comment below: What's your current go-to team building activity? I want to know what's working (and what's not) for coaches right now!  📩 Work with Coach Bre: coachfreetraining.com 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps 🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach 🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame 🔹 Championship Program Membership: champions.elitecompetitor.com 🔹 Player Impact Plan: https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f  🔔 Subscribe for more for weekly coaching tools, mental game systems, and team culture strategies for coaches of girl athletes. P.S. A few stats worth knowing: ⚡️ Psychological safety - not talent, not leadership - was the #1 factor in high-performing teams, according to Google's Project Aristotle. (Google, 2016) ⚡️ Teams with high psychological safety are 35% more likely to report high performance. (McKinsey & Company, based on Project Aristotle findings) ⚡️ Athletes who feel a strong sense of team belonging perform significantly better under pressure than those who feel socially isolated on their team. (Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Eys et al., 2015)  The Coach Her Game YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping coaches of girl athletes strengthen their mental game and team culture in order to develop a competitive edge.  #teamchemistry #coachinggirls #mentalperformance #highschoolcoach #teamculture Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    14 min

  8. MAR 12

    The 2-Min Parent Meeting Activity That Prevents Co

    Ever had parent drama or complaints about playing time? 🤦‍♀️ Here's a simple 2-minute activity to prevent those issues before they even start! Grab more coaching tools → https://coachfreetraining.com As coaches, we know how important parent communication is—especially when it comes to setting expectations early. In this video, I’m sharing a simple, yet powerful, note card activity that helps build trust with parents and prevent playing time complaints later in the season. By creating an open line of communication, you can set the tone for a successful and drama-free season. 🎯 What you’ll learn: ✔️ How to establish trust and set expectations early with parents ✔️ A simple note card activity to ensure parents feel heard and valued ✔️ How to communicate that you're a team working together for the benefit of the athlete ✔️ Why mental toughness and player development matter just as much as physical skills ✔️ How to reinforce family values and strengthen the parent-coach partnership 🎙 I’m Coach Bre—a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state championship-winning coach. After 14 years of coaching, I’ve learned that building strong relationships with parents is key to a successful season and mentally tough athletes. 🕓KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 – Why So Many Coaches Struggle Early On 00:30 – The Parent Meeting Strategy That Changes Everything 00:55 – How Sharing Personal Stories Builds Parent Trust Fast 02:21 – The Simple Note Card Activity Every Coach Should Try 04:23 – Tools and Tips to Build Mentally Tough, Connected Teams 📢Coaches—what’s the best strategy you’ve used to set expectations with parents? Comment below!👇 🚀 Want more strategies to empower your athletes and improve communication with parents? 🔹 Grab our FREE training for coaches → https://coachfreetraining.com 🔹 Learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game → https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg 🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

    7 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Coach Bre
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Coach Her Game
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    Coach Her Game

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