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


Season 1 Episode 45


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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 Moments
00:00 Introduction: Mental Toughness in Postseason
01:11 Tighten Up What Got You Here
02:43 Anchor Into Routines Over Results
04:12 Normalize Nerves and Reframe Pressure
05:51 Name Your Emotions and Use Your Tools
07:19 Create a Postseason Mantra

Coaches What’s your team’s postseason mantra this year? Comment below 👇

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