⚡️Male coaches—what you don’t know about periods impacts her game. Ignoring it? That’s costing performance. Grab more coaching tools and our free training → https://coachfreetraining.com

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to talk about periods or worried about how it affects your athletes’ performance, this video is for you. I break down how the menstrual cycle impacts energy, mood, and focus—and share practical ways coaches can support athletes so they thrive in every phase.

I’m Coach Bre—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 we tackle an “uncomfortable topic” head-on: the menstrual cycle. You’ll learn practical Coaching Tips, coach-athlete communication strategies, and sports psychology tools that translate to confidence, smarter training, and better game-day results. Yes—periods and performance are connected.

🎯 What you’ll learn

•The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulation, luteal) & how they impact her performance

•Effective communication strategies: what to say, what not to say, and how to respect boundaries 🙅‍♂️

•Athlete check-ins that build trust and empower without overstepping

•Nutrition & recovery basics that minimize symptoms and support consistent play

•Low-lift adjustments: stocked med kits, cycle awareness, and partnering with female staff

🕓 Key Moments

00:00 Introduction: Addressing the Uncomfortable Topics

00:24 The Importance of Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

01:07 Real-World Example: US Women's Soccer Team

01:59 Breaking Down the Menstrual Cycle

04:33 Phase 1: Menstrual Phase

08:18 Phase 2: Follicular Phase

09:35 Phase 3: Ovulation

10:49 Phase 4: Luteal Phase

13:59 Empowering Athletes and Coaches

💬 Quick coaching scripts

•“Control what you can today—fuel, water, sleep, recovery—we’ve got your back.”

•“If you need a quick reset, tap me during a drill. We’ll adjust reps and keep your quality high.”

•“Our med kit has what you need—no questions asked.”

📌 Save-worthy reminders

•Don’t ask: “Are you about to start your period?”

•Do say: “Tell me what you have today—let’s compete with that.”

•Track + plan: athletes who track cycles can better time recovery, nutrition, and mental routines.

•Mental skills matter every phase: breathwork, visualization, and self-talk = clearer decisions under stress.

📢 Coaches—comment below: Have you noticed periods impacting performance on your team?

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What if the reason your athletes aren’t sticking around isn’t the drills—but the culture? Build one they’re proud to belong to → https://coachfreetraining.com

If you’re building more than just a team and if you want athletes who are locked in, resilient, and actually excited to show up—these 5 tools are game-changers. In this video, I break down how they’ve shaped the way I coach leadership, culture, and mindset without piling on extra hours or stress. 📘

👋 I'm Coach Bre — a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a long-time head volleyball coach with 4 state championships. I’ve seen firsthand how the right tools—not more time or stress—can create a thriving culture. Whether it's bouncing back from tough seasons or building confident leaders, I’ve been in the trenches—and these are the resources that changed the game.

✅ Here’s what I cover:
The underrated booklet that sparked a leadership shift in my team
How one captain's guide helped clarify expectations and empower leaders
A zero-prep mindset system that your team can actually stick with
The culture framework that helped repair trust after an unexpected fallout
Practical steps to turn vague culture goals into real, visible habits
The mental game method that finally stuck—and why most miss it

🎯 This isn’t just about culture tips—it’s about giving your athletes the clarity, confidence, and mental edge they need to show up and perform.

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Team Culture
00:18 Coach's Experience and Background
02:30 Resource #1: Bruce Brown's Leadership Pamphlets
05:01 Resource #2: Wolf Pack by Abby Wambach
07:39 Resource #3: The Culture System by JP Bin
10:36 Resource #4: Gold Medal Squared for Volleyball
13:10 Resource #5: Plug and Play Elite Mental Game
16:51 Conclusion

💬 Coaches – comment below: What are the tried and true resources you can't live without?

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🔥 Want your athletes to stay confident and perform under pressure? Learn how Coach Tom uses mental training to build elite competitors → https://coachfreetraining.com

Join me as I sit down with with Coach Tom, a powerhouse girls lacrosse coach out of Maryland, one of the most competitive lacrosse regions in the country to learn more about his mental game blueprint!

Tom is not just coaching the X's and O's. He's building mentally tough, confident athletes using our plug and play elite mental game training system.

🎙 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 girl athletes starts with intentional structure—not just drills.

In this episode Coach Tom shares how he introduced mental training to his high school girls team and why mental training actually made coaching easier and led to two of their biggest wins in program history!

🎯 You'll learn:

🔹 How “snapback routines” saved his team during high-pressure moments

🔹The difference between coaching boys and girls when emotions run high

🔹Why mental skills, like visualization and poise, became their competitive edge

🔹How he uses “Mental Mondays” to build confidence and connection

If you coach girls’ sports—lacrosse, softball, volleyball, basketball—this conversation will inspire you to coach the whole athlete, not just the X’s and O’s.

🕓 Key Moments:

00:00 – Introduction to Mental Toughness

01:06 – Meet Coach Tom

01:32 – Tom’s Coaching Journey

03:52 – Implementing Mental Training

06:47 – Snapback Routine & Visualization

18:18 – Why Mental Training Matters

19:20 – Handling Pressure Situations

21:51 – Building Mental Training Programs

24:02 – Expanding for Next Season

27:37 – Challenges of Coaching Female Athletes

35:31 – Final Thoughts & Resources

📢 COACHES – How do you currently help your athletes bounce back after mistakes during games?👇

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