Jake Thompson
Keynote Speaker, Author, & the Chief Encouragement Officer of Compete Every Day.
Appears in 37 Episodes
Teaching Courage Through Experience with Get Burly's Michael Caron
Michael Caron sits down to discuss his 15 years in education, using experiences to help youth athletes build more courage & positive self-talk, and what we can do as p...
Encouraging Our Athletes to Be Leaders with Randi Corbin
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Helping Our Athletes Build Resilience with Joanna Lohman
Former professional soccer player Joanna Lohman discusses her professional journey, the importance of helping our youth athletes build resilience, & how those in our l...
Transitioning Your Athlete to College with Brett Ashley Davis
Mental performance coach Brett Ashley Davis discusses how parents can help their high school athletes make a successful transition to the collegiate level without burn...
Keys to Being a Resilient Athlete with Elle' Nelson
Sign up for Elle's APRIL 6, 2023 College Ready: Soccer Webinar here.Mental performance coach & IMG+ consultant Elle' Nelson joins the show to discuss resilience, the i...
We Are More Than What We Play with Amanda Schaefer
Fearless Fast Pitch founder & mental performance coach Amanda Schaefer talks about identify, improving self-talk, and steps parents can take to help their athlete embr...
High Performance on the Diamond & in Life with Bella Loomis
Learn about the importance of setting your intention for practice and ways to improve mindfulness during performance with mental performance coach Bella Loomis.
Do's & Don'ts of Helping Your Athlete Build Mental Toughness with Justine Jones
Learn powerful do's & don'ts to helping your athlete build mental toughness & practical action steps you can take as a parent with this week's guest, mental performanc...
Ready Player Win with Klayton Carroll
Jake discusses the basics of mental performance for student-athletes with the author of "Ready Player Win," Klayton Carroll.
Choosing Gratitude Instead of Obstacles with Danielle Orvella
Mental performance coach & former athlete Danielle Orvella shares tips for having better conversations with our athletes & how to turn our perspective on obstacles int...
Trust & Vulnerability in Leadership with Bobby Audley
Intentionality is the key to deep relationships and deep relationships are what make a strong and cohesive team. This week on the Raising Competitors podcast, leadersh...
The Four Key Questions to Ask Your Athlete with Alan Stein Jr
It’s a serious commitment to be a youth sports parent and it can be challenging, at times, to find the best way to support your child through their journey. It takes t...
Strong Girls United with Lani Silversides
Every person has a body, a heart, and a mind. It’s where these three components come together that the magic happens, says this week’s guest, teacher and coach Lani Si...
BeComplete Athletics founder Nicole Denes
Kids are like sponges. They soak up whatever you say to them, as parents or coaches, and learn how to act and react from the behavior they see modeled for them. That’s...
Erica Suter, Total Youth Soccer Fitness Program
Enjoyment is a key part of sticking with sports. Especially for youth athletes, finding happiness and fulfillment in the game is central to wanting to come to practice...
Unleash Your Athlete’s Inner Leader with James Leath
Kids aren’t just mini-adults. They think differently, process stimuli differently, and fundamentally understand the world in a different way. That’s why it’s important...
Using Competition to Cultivate Greatness with Colby Davis Pastunek
This week, TCHS Lady Cougars Basketball Coach & VP of the Texas High School Girls Coaches Association Colby Davis shares tips for managing the expectations and abiliti...
One Percent Better in Baseball and Life with Joe Ferraro
It can be daunting to find support and resources you can trust as a player, coach, or parent. This week, fellow podcaster & baseball aficionado Joe Ferraro talks abou...
You're Still Supposed to Have Fun Playing with Southbay FC founder Kelly Gray
Southbay FC founder Kelly Gray believes that kids should be able to try out as many sports as they want when they’re young, and hold off on choosing a main focus until...
Dear Competitor: What Are You Building?
My nephew has been struggling in school lately. He battles ADHD as I did, and I know he’s gotten frustrated by how long it’s taken him to get some concepts. I can rela...
Being a Front Row Dad with Jon Vroman
When you look at your calendar, does it reflect your priorities in life? How about the priorities you want to have? This week’s guest Jon Vroman looked at his own cale...
Kip Watson, BrainCode Corp
Kip Watson is a former tackle football player with a seminary degree who raised two kids while building a business. Kip helps people discover and improve beliefs, habi...
Pac12 Coach Priscilla Tallman on Resetting Your Focus
Priscilla Tallman understands the importance of focus and growth mindset. She as SEC Conference Player of the Year during her time playing volleyball at the University...
Elizabeth McVickers, Branched Athletics
Elizabeth McVickers knows what it’s like to play without purpose. The former collegiate athlete is now driven to help others find their purpose on and off of the cours...
Lay Down a Bunt Every Day
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that you have to hit home runs every day in order to become successful. The best hitters in the game aren’t swinging for the fen...
Caroline Burckle, RISE Athletes & Being MORE Than Just an Athlete
Former Olympic swimmer Caroline Burckle joins this week's show to discuss her athletic journey and the co-founding of RISE Athletes, a program that partners young athl...
Texas High School Coaches Association President Rodney Webb
Rodney Webb is the head football coach at Rockwall High School in Texas and president of the Texas High School Coaches Association. This week, he shares tips from his ...
Adam Bradley, How to Lead 'Em Up
When leaders do their best, everyone’s better for it. That’s a bit of wisdom from this week’s guest, Adam Bradley who is the founder of Lead ‘Em Up. His company helps...
Bobby Stroupe: Invest in the Person to Strengthen the Mind
Being able to learn new skills is the most important skill to have. That’s the start of the pathway to success for Bobby Stroupe, founder of ATHLETE Performance Enhanc...
Miranda Burcham: Disrespect Your Impossible
Talking the talk is important, but even more so is walking the walk. That’s the key message from this week’s guest, Arbonne Executive National Vice President Miranda B...