About
Compete Founder Chris Phillips with 3 time NHL Most Valuable Player Alex Ovechkin
Welcome to Compete Sports Performance & Rehab. A leader in sports performance training and sports medicine for athletes seeking to get an edge on the competition.
Founded in 2009 by Chris Phillips, who has spent more than 20 years in professional sports, Compete Sports Performance & Rehab focuses on transforming individuals of all athletic levels into the best athletes they can be. Compete Sports Performance and Rehab, based in Lake Forest, CA has grown into a first class operation working with some of the best athletes and teams while supporting many youth club organizations and high schools in Orange County and Los Angeles.
The Compete Difference
Chris Phillips, owner of Compete Sports Performance & Rehab, just returned from the Olympics in Beijing where he worked as the athletic trainer for the Czech Republic Olympic figure skating team. In addition, six of his clients were also there competing with Team USA figure skating, Czech Republic figure skating, and the Chinese national ice hockey team…and their results were amazing!
Why? These athletes know the importance of training and conditioning on and off the ice. Athletic trainers improve functional outcomes and specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury. And these athletes have put their full trust in Compete. Preventative care, injury rehab, off-ice conditioning, and strength training has yielded a very positive return on investment for this group of athletes.
- US Figure Skating Olympic Team members: Nathan Chen finished with a gold medal; Mariah Bell was the oldest US woman champion in 95 years and finished 10th in the Olympics; and pairs Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier had their personal best score, finishing sixth overall. Chen, Knierim, and Frazier also finished second in the team event, winning the silver medal..
- For Czech Republic skater Michal Brezina, this was his fourth time on the Olympic stage.
- Chinese Olympic Hockey Team and longtime client, Cory Kane, led his team in scoring during the Olympic games.
With over 100 college commitments across multiple sports and many of the Compete athletes now moving up to the pros, Chis and his colleagues Mike Hannegan and Marco Nunez are no strangers to the world of professional sports. Each of them has worked with professional teams on a daily basis in the NHL, NBA, arena football, professional soccer, and the Olympics. When clients walk in the door at Compete, they are benefiting from that wealth of experience.
“As a Team USA figure skater, I spend as much time on recovery as I do training on the ice,” said Mariah Bell, the 2022 US National Champion and Olympian. “Chris Phillips with Compete has been a great addition to my team. I rely on Chris and his staff as the primary resource for sports rehab and massage. He has been instrumental in my overall wellness and conditioning.”
Come experience the Compete difference!
Serving the Community
As a member of the community, Compete Sports Performance remains committed to building and sustaining a healthy and safe athletic community by providing proper performance training and sports injury care to local athletes, weekend warriors and healthy adults.
Compete Owner Chris Phillips Chosen for National Network by US Figure Skating
US Figure Skating has selected Chris Phillips, owner of Compete Sports Performance and Rehab, as an affiliate of the US Figure Skating’s National Network of Sports Medicine Scientists and Providers. The purpose of the network is to assist figure skating athletes in identifying providers knowledgeable and interested in figure skating sports medicine. Skaters will use the network in obtaining education about skating sports sciences or obtain an evaluation of a current issue.
Compete Featured in USA News
Compete was recently featured on USA News, highlighting owner Chris Phillips and his mission to bring professional-level sports care to the community. The article showcases Chris’s extensive experience as a former NHL Athletic Trainer and the proven results of Compete’s performance and rehab programs. Click here to read the feature and learn how Compete continues to elevate athlete care for all levels.
National Recognition in The New York Times
Compete Sports Performance was featured in The New York Times for our role in preparing NHL defenseman Zeev Buium for his first full season with the Minnesota Wild. This recognition highlights our dedication to helping elite athletes perform at the highest level through science-backed, results-driven training. Read the Full Article here
Owner Chris Phillips Featured on Etem Up Podcast
Former Anaheim Ducks Athletic Trainer and Founder of Compete Sports Performance & Rehab, Chris Phillips, joins Emerson on the latest edition of Etem UP. Phillips shares his path to professional sports, his time with the Ducks and how athletic training continues to evolve and improve.
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: Athletic Training 101 ft. Chris Phillips
Compete Featured in Lake Forest Economic Development
Founded in 2009, Compete Sports Performance and Rehab focuses on transforming individuals of all athletic levels into the best athletes they can be. Compete Sports Performance and Rehab has grown into a first-class operation working with some of the best athletes and teams, while supporting many youth club organizations and high schools in Orange County, Los Angeles, Lake Forest and surrounding communities. We recently sat down with Chris Phillips, owner of Compete Sports Performance and Rehab to find out more about his business. Read the full spotlight
Compete Owner Featured In Shoutout LA
Owner Chris Phillips was interviewed by Shoutout LA discussing business, success, and more! Check out the full interview here.
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