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Raising Elite Competitors

Coach Bre

280 episodes

6 days ago

🚨 Attention Sports Moms! 🚨 Is your daughter beating herself up over mistakes, doubting herself before she even steps on the field, or spiraling after one bad play? It’s time to stop the mental meltdowns and start building unshakable confidence. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 3 game-changing skills every girl athlete needs to become mentally strong, resilient, and ready to dominate – both in sports and in life. What’s Covered in This Episode: ✅ Why mindset is everything: How your dau...

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🚨 Attention Sports Moms! 🚨 Is your daughter beating herself up over mistakes, doubting herself before she even steps on the field, or spiraling after one bad play? It’s time to stop the mental meltdowns and start building unshakable confidence. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 3 game-changing skills every girl athlete needs to become mentally strong, resilient, and ready to dominate – both in sports and in life. What’s Covered in This Episode: ✅ Why mindset is everything: How your dau...

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Raising Elite Competitors

Encore: The Mentally Strong Girl Athlete: 3 Things Every Sports Mom Needs to Teach Her Daughter

🚨 Attention Sports Moms! 🚨 Is your daughter beating herself up over mistakes, doubting herself before she even steps on the field, or spiraling after one bad play? It’s time to stop the mental meltdowns and start building unshakable confidence. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 3 game-changing skills every girl athlete needs to become mentally strong, resilient, and ready to dominate – both in sports and in life. What’s Covered in This Episode: ✅ Why mindset is everything: How your dau...

6 days ago

19 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

[Athlete Tip] How to Rewire Your Brain for Confidence Mid-Game

💔 You know the moment: a few mistakes, slumped shoulders, glazed eyes, and she whispers, “I just can’t today.” 🧠 Her brain isn’t sabotaging her. It’s protecting her. Negative self-talk triggers the Reticular Activating System (RAS), making her believe the mistakes are true. ⚡ The Snapback Routine – quick mid-game reset: Deep breath 🌬️Reset word 🔁 (Focus, Go, Play)Physical cue ✋ (tap leg, snap fingers, high-five)😊 Confidence doesn’t need fake positivity. Neutral self-talk like “Next play” or “...

1 week ago

5 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

What This Soccer Mom Got Wrong After Games (and How She Fixed It)

Coach Bre chats with Kimberly, a busy mom of young athletes, about the small but powerful changes that transformed her approach to parenting in youth sports. After years of post-game frustration, Kimberly realized her reactions, especially after wins, losses, and mistakes, were affecting her kids’ confidence and love for the game. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How to celebrate effort over outcomes to build resilience 🏆Simple ways to shift language and routines that reduce stress for both p...

2 weeks ago

40 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

Athlete of the Month: Kate's Comeback Story

In this special episode, we’re celebrating our very first Athlete of the Month inside the Elite Mental Game! Her story is one every athlete needs to hear. Kate, a field hockey player, opens up about the moment she almost quit her sport after what felt like a big setback. She shares how investing in her mental game helped her rebuild confidence, regain her love of playing, and come back stronger than ever. If your athlete has ever doubted themselves, felt stuck, or wondered if they’re “good en...

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

College Recruiting Made Easy: How to Help Your Athlete Get Noticed (Without Spending Thousands)

If your daughter dreams of playing in college but you’re overwhelmed by where to start, this episode breaks the process down into something clear and doable. Coach Bre talks with David Hitz, COO of Athlete Narrative, about what recruiting really looks like today and how your athlete can get noticed without expensive platforms or endless research. 💡 In This Episode: ✔️ Why “If she’s good enough, coaches will find her” is a myth ✔️ What coaches actually look for in an email ✔️ The biggest mista...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

#1 Rule for Coaching Your Own Kid (Without Ruining the Relationship)

If you are a mom who also coaches your daughter, this episode is a must-listen. This dynamic can be tricky , and it often leaves you questioning if it's helping or hurting your relationship. Learn the single most important rule to maintain and protect your bond, turning the experience into a positive one for you both! 🎯 Key Takeaways from Coach Bre Acknowledge the Difficulty: If your daughter is in middle or high school, acknowledge that being the coach's kid is a tough situation with more sc...

1 month ago

8 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

From Ironman to Cancer Survivor: Why Mental Toughness Matters Beyond the Game

What does it really mean to be tough when life throws something your training could never prepare you for? In this episode, Coach Bre sits down with Kelly Vo, Co-Founder of The Pink Ribbon Army and Ironman athlete turned cancer survivor, to talk about how the mental strength built in sport can transform how we face life’s hardest battles. Kelly shares her powerful story of moving from competition to recovery and how mindset tools like visualization, self-talk, and focus helped her navigate ch...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

[Athlete Tip] Be a Pressure Player in Competition

Every athlete faces it—the big moment when the game’s on the line and nerves kick in. In this episode, Coach Saylor shares powerful mindset tools to help athletes rise in those pressure moments instead of crumbling. You’ll learn how to reframe pressure from something to fear into something to embrace, using simple, science-backed strategies your daughter can start practicing today. Coach Saylor dives into: 💪 Why “pressure is a privilege” (and what that really means) 🦃 The “Turkey Dinner” anal...

1 month ago

12 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

Female Athlete Nutrition 101: Red Flags, Fixes, and What Every Mom Should Know

If your daughter has been dragging through games, feeling moody, or dealing with nagging injuries, it might not just be “teen stuff.” Her energy, focus, and confidence could be slipping because she isn’t fueling her body properly. In this episode, Coach Bre sits down with sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes to talk about female athlete nutrition, including what to watch for, what to fix, and how to make it work in real life. Lindsey brings her experience as a former Division I athlete and mom to ...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

Is Your Athlete a Perfectionist? 5 Signs to Look For & How You Can Help

Does it feel like nothing your daughter does is ever good enough? She may win a game, set a personal record, or master a new skill, yet still criticize herself. Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate athletes to improve, push harder, and reach higher goals. On the other hand, it can become overwhelming, causing emotional distress, frustration, and even avoidance of challenges. In this episode of Raising Elite Competitors, Coach Bre dives into the five key si...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

How to Help Your Athlete Daughter Talk to Coaches About Playing Time

Playing time can be one of the most emotional and confusing parts of sports for athletes and parents alike. You see your daughter working hard, but she’s frustrated when she doesn’t get minutes on the court or field. You want to help, but you’re not sure how to do it without stepping in or making things worse. In this episode, Coach Bre shares practical ways to support your daughter when she’s struggling with playing time, and how to guide her to confidently talk to her coach. You’ll learn: ✅...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

Is The Elite Mental Game Really Worth It? These Parents Answer Honestly

Is mental training for young athletes actually worth it? If you’ve tried pep talks, advice, or even therapy and still feel stuck, this episode brings you real parent stories that lay it all out. Hear how two families faced mental struggles, found new tools, and saw their athletes regain confidence and love for their sports. In this episode, you’ll discover: How common parenting pep talks might be doing more harm than goodWhy including parents in mental training makes a big differenceHow hesit...

2 months ago

57 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

How to Get Your Athlete to College Debt Free (and Where to Start) with Shellee Howard, College Ready

Stressed thinking about scholarships, applications, and college costs? You’re not alone. Shellee Howard shares simple, practical advice that actually makes this process feel doable. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How to set your athlete up for success academically and financially.Practical strategies for aiming for a debt-free education.Tips for athletes at every stage, from just starting high school to preparing for college.Real-life examples showing how small steps now can pay off big ...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

How to Get Your Daughter to Work On Her Mental Game Without Getting Eye Rolls Back

How do you get your daughter to actually want to work on her mental game… without the sighs, eye rolls, or “Mom, stop”? This episode is packed with strategies to help you bring up mental training in a way that doesn’t feel pushy, awkward, or like something’s “wrong” with her. Instead, you’ll learn how to spark curiosity, connect it to her goals, and make it fun. Here’s what you’ll hear inside: Why some athletes resist mental training at first and what makes them change their mind.A simp...

3 months ago

14 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

3 Signs Your Athlete is Ready for Mental Training (& The Best Time To Start)

Your coach just said your athlete needs to "be more mentally tough." But what does that even MEAN, and how are you supposed to make it happen? If you're wondering if your athlete is ready for mental training or if you should wait until she's "struggling," this episode is for you. Here, I break down the three clear signs that your athlete is ready to build a powerful mental game and reveals the absolute best time to start (the answer might surprise you!). Tune in to stop guessing and start get...

3 months ago

18 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

Athlete Q&A: Negative Teammates, Pressure, Toxic Coaches & Bouncing Back

Have you ever felt like you’re lagging behind, struggling to keep up with your teammates, or crushed by negative vibes from others? Or maybe you’re coming back from an injury and wondering if you’ll ever be your old self again. This episode is for all of you who need some no-fluff, real advice to boost your confidence, handle pressure, and keep your head in the game. In this episode, we discuss the real questions athletes face every day and sharing simple, practical tips that actually work, f...

3 months ago

47 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

Back to School Special: How to Start the Next Sports Season Strong (Tips From Sports Moms)

Does your daughter ever come home from a game second-guessing herself… or even in tears after a tough play? Wish you had a game plan for helping her bounce back stronger and actually love the sport again—even when things don’t go perfectly? This episode is the boost every sports parent needs, packed with honest stories, hands-on tips, and the real talk that rarely makes it onto the sidelines. In this episode, you’ll discover: How real moms are helping their girls conquer nerves, shake o...

3 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

A Mom’s Guide to Tryouts: How to Help (Without Hovering)

Is your athlete gearing up for tryouts… and you’re secretly more stressed than she is? You’re not alone. Tryout week can bring all the nerves, for athletes and their moms. But how do you actually support her without adding pressure, overstepping, or spiraling right alongside her? In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to prepare your athlete (and yourself) for tryouts – mentally, emotionally, and practically. Here’s what this episode covers: What parents need to check in on be...

3 months ago

13 minutes

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[Athlete Tip] How to Walk Into Tryouts With Confidence (and Stand Out!)

Tryouts don’t have to be overwhelming or nerve-wracking. Whether you're months out or walking in tomorrow, having a plan makes all the difference. In this episode, we break down exactly how to get ready, both physically and mentally, so you can show up confident, calm, and ready to shine. Here’s what we cover: ✅ The real purpose of tryouts (and why that should ease the pressure). ✅ How to lay the groundwork weeks, or months, in advance. ✅ Why visualization actually works (and how to do it rig...

4 months ago

18 minutes

Raising Elite Competitors

Summer Confidence Series (Part 4 of 4): Why Mental Toughness Is Overrated - What To Do Instead

If you’ve ever told your athlete to “suck it up”… this one’s for you. In this final episode of the Summer Confidence Series, we’re calling out one of the most popular pieces of advice in sports culture and why it’s not working. Mental toughness sounds good on the surface, but it often teaches athletes to shove emotions down and disconnect from what they actually need. Here’s the truth: ignoring emotions doesn’t build resilience, it builds pressure. This episode breaks down a better way to bui...

4 months ago

18 minutes