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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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