Coaching Girls: How to Give Feedback So She Doesn’t Shut Down

Ever tried to correct an athlete and made things worse? 😣 Instead of improving, she overthinks, shuts down, and spirals. It’s time to turn that around! Grab more coaching tools →https://coachfreetraining.com Coaches, we all want to help, but without the right approach, even the best feedback can have the opposite effect. In this video, I’m walking you through 3 simple strategies that will help your girl athletes hear and apply your coaching—without getting stuck in their heads. 🎯 You’ll Learn:Why “Connect Before You Correct” is a game-changer (especially for girls)The power of Feed Forward Feedback to build trust and motivationHow to give athletes ownership and voice (without losing control as the coach)Why mental training is the missing piece that helps them handle hard coaching 🎙 I’m Coach Bre, mental performance coach for girl athletes and co-founder of The Elite Competitor. I’ve led teams to 4 state championships, and I help coaches like you build confident, mentally tough athletes—without guesswork. 🕓 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction & Common Coaching Challenges 00:43 Understanding the Female Athlete’s Perspective 01:05 Connect Before You Correct 03:33 The Power of Feed Forward Information 05:21 Encouraging Athlete Autonomy 07:39 Incorporating Mental Training Skills 09:06 Resources for Coaches 📢 COACHES: What’s your go-to strategy for giving feedback? Share it in the comments 👇 📌 Want more tools to help your athletes thrive? Grab our FREE mental game training → https://coachfreetraining.com  Watch Next → The 3 Mental Training Skills I Teach Every Day In PracticeLearn more about the Plug & Play Elite Mental Game →https://elitecompetitor.com/plugplayemg  Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoachHead to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

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