About this episode
š§ Ever had a player shut down mid-practice and you had no idea why? This simple check-in strategy fixes that! Get more coaching tips here ā https://coachfreetraining.com šAs a coach, you know how important it is to check in with your athletesābut with a packed schedule, itās tough to do consistently. Thatās why I started using this 10-second daily athlete check-in, a quick and effective strategy to improve coach-athlete communication, build psychological safety, enhance team cohesion, and boost player performance without adding extra time to practice.This isnāt about fluffy team bondingāitās a repeatable communication tool you can start tomorrow that will make you a better coach and build stronger athletes.In this video, youāll learn:ā
The 3 key things we track in our daily check-inā
How this boosts athlete accountability and emotional awarenessā
One unexpected hack that makes your connection stickā
Ways to adapt this strategy whether you coach indoors, outdoors, or onlineš¤ Iām Coach Bre ā a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4x state championship volleyball coach. I help coaches build programs rooted in confidence, leadership, and results.š Key Moments00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Athlete Check-Ins00:22 Introducing the 10 Second Daily Athlete Check-In01:17 Setting Up Your Pre-Practice Routine01:49 Implementing the Check-In: Practical Tips03:14 The Key Hack for Effective Check-Ins04:26 Creating Your Own 10 Second Routineš Whether you coach volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, or any high school sport, this strategy will help you connect with your athletes, increase accountability, and improve team dynamics.š¬ Coaches ā comment below: Whatās ONE thing you wish you knew about your athletes before practice starts?Want tools like this to build your teamās mental gameāwithout the overwhelm?š Grab our in-depth free training ā https://coachfreetraining.comš„ Watch my next video: "3 Phrases You Should Say to Your Athletes Daily to Boost Motivation!"Ā š Subscribe for more: Weekly coaching strategies on mental training, team culture, and leadershipāso you can build a championship program that lasts!Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!