About Raising Competitors: Equipping Parents to Build Grit, Character and Leaders in Youth Sports and Life
Raising Competitors™ gives sports parents practical tools to build grit, resilience, and leadership in youth athletes. Hosted by Compete Every Day founder and leadership performance coach Jake Thompson, each episode helps you raise strong, confident kids who thrive in sports, school, and life. Learn how to develop your athlete’s mindset, avoid burnout, and instill habits that go beyond the scoreboard.
Because you’re not just raising players - you’re raising Competitors.
Encouraging Our Athletes to Be Leaders with Randi Corbin
Originally aired in April 2023.
In this episode, host Jake Thompson sits down with Randi Corbin, a sports performance and strength & conditioning coach at Hamilton High School. Randi also coaches freshman softball and brings a wealth of experience in developing young athletes both physically and mentally.
This conversation dives deep into:
How parents can support their young athletes to be strong leaders and positive teammates.
The dangers of the “D1 or Bust” mentality and its impact on both athletes and their families.
Strategies for avoiding early burnout, including the value of multi-sport participation.
Encouraging a healthy relationship with training - seeing hard work as an opportunity, not a punishment.
The role of body language in sports and how athletes can support each other through tough moments.
Effective ways for parents to communicate positively, especially during the all-important car ride home.
27 Sept 2025
Transitioning Your Athlete to College with Brett Ashley Davis
Originally aired in April 2023
Mental performance coach Brett Ashley Davis discusses how parents can help their high school athletes make a successful transition to the collegiate level without burning out or quitting.
Connect with Brett on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brettashleydavis/) and her website BrettAshleyDavis.com (BrettAshleyDavis.com).
27 Sept 2025
Keys to Being a Resilient Athlete with Elle' Nelson
Originally aired in March 2023.
Mental performance coach & IMG+ consultant Elle' Nelsonjoins the show to discuss resilience, the importance of finding & aligning our values, & how we can create space as parents to help our young athletes grow.
Connect with Elle' on social media: on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/riseover.run/) & LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-nelson/).
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