How to Coach the Mental Game During the Postseason (3 Keys for High School Coaches)

You know how the postseason feels different...brighter lights, bigger crowds, higher stakes? Learn how to coach the mental game when it matters most → https://coachfreetraining.com The postseason doesn’t build character, it exposes it. The lights are brighter, the stakes are higher, and the pressure is real. So how do you help your team perform under pressure without overcomplicating things? In this video, I share the 3 keys high school coaches need to build mental toughness and confidence during the postseason, drawn straight from my own experience leading my teams to four consecutive state championships. 🏆 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× state champion. Over the years, I’ve learned that postseason success comes down to preparation, consistency, and mindset...not magic. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to tighten up what got you here✅ Why your athletes need familiarity when pressure rises✅ How to anchor into pregame and mental routines like 3-2-1 BRAVE✅ How naming emotions and reframing nerves fuel performance✅ How to help athletes normalize pressure and use it to elevate their play✅ Why creating a postseason mantra can center your team’s mindset This is your postseason playbook for the mental side of the game. Practical, actionable strategies to help your team stay calm, confident, and connected when everything’s on the line. 💪 🕓 Key Moments00:00 Introduction: Mental Toughness in Postseason01:11 Tighten Up What Got You Here02:43 Anchor Into Routines Over Results04:12 Normalize Nerves and Reframe Pressure05:51 Name Your Emotions and Use Your Tools07:19 Create a Postseason Mantra Coaches → What’s your team’s postseason mantra this year? Comment below 👇 📌 Build your team’s mental game confidently:🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel → Coach Her Game🔔 Subscribe for More → Never miss an episode of Coach Her Game!Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!

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