About this episode
The open door policy feels like the right move, but here's the truth - it's actually making communication worse. Grab the free Player Impact Plan template → https://elitecompetitor.kit.com/6639eaaf9f I used to tell my team "just come talk to me" at the start of every season. I genuinely wanted to be approachable. But athletes don't come to you first when they have issues. They spiral, catastrophize, and create stories in their heads. By the time they work up the courage to approach you, the situation is 10 times worse. Here's what I do instead: Player Impact Meetings at the start of the season (15 minutes to clarify role, playing time, strengths, development plan) + bi-weekly 5-minute check-ins throughout the season. 👋🏼 Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a 4-time state champion high school volleyball coach with 12+ years of coaching experience. I'm also a Certified Mental Performance Coach and co-founder of The Elite Competitor, where I help coaches build mentally tough, confident girl athletes who perform when it matters most. My signature frameworks (like the Snapback Routine and 3-2-1 BRAVE) are used by thousands of coaches to teach mental training without adding hours to their schedule. In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why open door policies don't work for teen athletes✅ The three problems with reactive communication✅ How to structure Player Impact Meetings✅ The exact three questions I ask in bi-weekly check-ins✅ How this system saves me hours of drama management This proactive approach eliminates drama before it starts, creates equity across all players, and removes intimidation barriers. It catches issues early instead of waiting for explosions. ⚡ If you want the exact Player Impact Plan template I use, comment PLAN below. Want the complete system for building mentally tough, confident athletes? Join the Championship Program Membership where I break down communication systems, mental training frameworks, leadership development, and team culture - all the things no one teaches you in coaching school. This month we're diving deep into captain selection and leadership development. Check it out here: champions.elitecompetitor.com 🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction00:59 Why Open Door Policy Doesn't Work02:48 The Player Impact Meeting04:19 Biweekly Check-Ins06:16 Why This System Works Better08:16 Championship Program Membership 💬 Coaches - comment below: How do you handle athlete communication and expectations? 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🔹 Grab our in-depth FREE training → https://coachfreetraining.com🔹 Follow us on IG → @elitecompetitorcoach🔹 Follow us on TikTok→ @coachhergame🔹 Championship Program Membership:
