About the Show

Parenting a youth athlete today is more than driving to practices and games—it’s about raising resilient kids who lead with grit, gratitude, and growth.On Raising Competitors™, performance coach and Compete Every Day founder Jake Thompson helps parents like you build the foundation for lifelong success—on and off the field.Whether you're navigating tryouts, burnout, or how to support without pressuring, this show provides tactical strategies, expert interviews, and mindset shifts that help you raise competitors—not just players.If you’re a parent who wants to:Build grit, leadership & confidence in your childHelp them develop a growth mindset & emotional toughnessSupport their sports journey without losing focus on life after the gameAvoid the traps of burnout, comparison & perfectionismLearn what separates good athletes from great people…this podcast is for you.Each episode connects youth sports lessons to real-life leadership, backed by Jake’s frameworks (like C.O.M.P.E.T.E.™ & T.O.D.A.Y.™) and stories from coaches, psychologists, parents, and athletes who’ve walked the walk.Because in sports, school, and life—it’s always you vs. you. And every day is game day.Raising Competitors™ isn’t about chasing trophies. It’s about helping your kids chase their best.🎧 Subscribe now and learn how to raise competitors—because life is worth competing for.