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

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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 motivation
• How 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 👇 

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