High School Coaches: Inheriting a New Program? Do This First!

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Taking over a high school sports team can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re trying to change systems, set standards, and earn athlete buy-in all at once. In this video, I’m sharing three game-changing strategies every coach should implement when stepping into a new role. Whether you’re rebuilding from scratch or inheriting an established program, these insights will help you lead with confidence, build trust fast, and avoid losing your team before the season even starts.
 
👋 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-time state champion. I’ve taken over two different high school programs, and I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) what to do—and what NOT to do—when you're the new coach on campus.
 
✅ Inside this episode:
🔹 How to take over a high school team the right way
🔹 The first thing to do before running new drills or systems
🔹 The power of 1:1 athlete meetings (and the questions to ask)
🔹 How to start mental training with your team—without being a sports psych
🔹 Tips for coaching a new program with confidence
🔹 How to create culture, clarity, and connection from day one
 
🎯 This is more than just high school coaching advice—it's a roadmap for building a mentally tough, drama-free, unified team that performs under pressure. Because no offensive scheme will fix a mindset issue. 👊
 
🕓 Key Moments
00:00 Introduction: Setting the Tone for a New Program 
00:29 Start with Stability: Easing the Transition 
01:19 Building Relationships: One-on-One Meetings 
02:58 Prioritize Mental Training: The Key to Success 
05:23 Conclusion: Building a Winning Culture
 
👇 Coaches – comment below: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced when taking over a new team?
 
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