Create to Compete
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Pete Carroll Michael Gervais |
| Type | Private initiative |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Educational programs, Online courses, Workshops |
| Website | createtocompete |
Compete to Create is an educational platform launched in 2013 by Pete Carroll and Michael Gervais.[1] The organization provides live and online programs that explore topics such as performance, mindfulness, and personal growth.[2][3] The platform reflects the founders’ shared interest in translating elite performance principles into broader life and work contexts.[4][5]
History
[edit]In 2013, Carroll and Gervais launched Compete to Create with the aim of making performance psychology tools more widely accessible.[6][3] Carroll contributed insights from his leadership of high-performing football teams,[7][8] while Gervais brought expertise from his work with elite athletes and business leaders.[4][9]
In 2015, the platform expanded its offerings to include live workshops for corporate teams, athletes, and educators.[10][11] These workshops introduced participants to concepts such as mindfulness, purpose-driven competition, and building a high-performance culture.[4]
In 2017, Compete to Create partnered with the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business to help launch the Performance Science Institute.[12] The institute’s focus on resilience, mindset, and leadership reflected the same core principles promoted by the platform.[13][14]
In 2019, the company developed an online curriculum designed for broader audiences, combining video lessons, exercises, and interactive elements.[4][5] This allowed individuals outside the live workshop setting to access the program’s material remotely.[4]
Philosophy and academic connections
[edit]The ethos behind Compete to Create aligns with Carroll's emphasizes leadership values that highlight competition, purpose, resilience, and the role of positive organizational culture.[15][16] These principles have extended into academia; Carroll and Gervais’s involvement with the USC Performance Science Institute demonstrated a shared commitment to bridging sports performance psychology and other professional fields.[13][17]
References
[edit]- ^ Larry, Stone. "Pete Carroll's compassionate approach has never been more important". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ Donnelly, Darrin (2016-09-19). "The Power of Pete Carroll's "Always Compete" Mindset". Sports for the Soul. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ a b Carucci, Ron. "Master These NFL Winning Secrets To Thrive In Uncertainty And Reach Your Highest Performance". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ a b c d e "Pete Carroll Takes Part In "Finding Mastery" Podcast With "Compete To Create" Co-Founder Dr. Michael Gervais". Seahawks.com. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ a b "Friday Round-Up: Pete Carroll and Dr. Michael Gervais Speak In Audible Original". www.seahawks.com. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "What is Compete to Create?". Finding Mastery. 2019-09-17. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "The Carroll Culture: "He Focuses On Your Purpose Beyond The Game"". www.seahawks.com. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ Schreuder, Jason (2023-08-26). "Unleashing the Power of Team Culture: Insights from Pete Carroll, A Work Life Podcast Episode Review". Iterations of Jason. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ Majendie, Matt (2022-10-09). "Felix Baumgartner on Red Bull Stratos: the day the black sky turned blue". Red Bull. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ Looney, Sonya (2020-08-20). "Dr. Michael Gervais and the Mental Skills of High Performance: Compete to Create". Sonya Looney. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "Michael Gervais on Creating a Living Masterpiece". Scott Barry Kaufman. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll Branches Out Into Academia With Performance Science Institute At USC". www.seahawks.com. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ a b "Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll Branches Out Into Academia With Performance Science Institute At USC". Seahawks.com. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ Yip, Sam (2019-04-02). "'They're amazingly isolated': is social media making NBA players miserable?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ The Psychology Podcast (2020-05-07). Winning with Meaning and Purpose with Coach Pete Carroll || The Psychology Podcast. Retrieved 2025-08-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ Carucci, Ron (2020-09-17). "The Seahawks' Psychologist Explains How Leaders Can Unlock Team Potential - Ethical Systems". Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ Kelly, Danny (2014-08-21). "Michael Gervais on the psychology of pressure". Field Gulls. Retrieved 2025-08-13.