The Snohomish girls soccer program welcomed head coach Brielle Dodge four years ago and has been solid since. After a state berth in her first season and some middle-of-the-pack finishes in a large Wesco 3A field, Dodge changed her approach before the 2024 season.

She started having frank conversations with her players about individual improvement and competing mentally by addressing challenges like “imposter syndrome” — a lingering feeling of not belonging in competitive spaces. Dodge has also taught her players how to bounce back quickly in a nonstop sport like soccer. She’s employed methods like snap-back routines — physical movements that players can do to recover mentally in a pinch — helping alleviate the pressure to perform in big spots. Players have also been encouraged to journal

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