Elevate Who You Are.

Grow Into Who You're Becoming.

Overcome What's in Your Way.

We Empower Athletes to Unlock Their Full Potential.

High School

Athletes

With The Athlete's Compass, you will learn to lead yourself, channel your ambition, and stay focused as you pursue excellence in school, sports, and life.

College

Athletes

With The Athlete's Compass you will strengthen your self-awareness, balance your roles, and develop leadership skills to succeed in and outside the lines.

Delmont Madison

Lead Coach,

The Athlete’s Compass

Delmont Madison is a former Division I and professional basketball player turned elite performance coach who brings decades of lived experience and mentoring to The Athlete’s Compass. As Lead Coach, he partners with Dr. Robiaun Charles to guide athletes through a transformational journey that extends far beyond the game—one that equips them to lead with confidence, navigate pressure with intention, and evolve with purpose.
Delmont’s athletic journey began at the Optimus Boys Club in Mobile, Alabama, where he competed as a baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and track athlete before committing to basketball full-time. He became a standout athlete at Tokay High School in California, where his jersey (#15) was retired after just two years. He played Division I basketball at Colorado State University, earning a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, and later competed in the Utah NBA Summer League in 1996 before extending his Pro career in Hungary, Croatia, Switzerland, France and Jordan.
Delmont has coached elite-level athletes through AAU’s Nike EYBL and Adidas circuits, bringing an unmatched ability to relate to the challenges and transitions athletes face on and off the court. He also holds a master’s degree in special education from Grand Canyon University.
As a lead coach with The Athlete’s Compass, Delmont blends lived experience with practical mentorship. He offers athletes from high school to the collegiate level- a grounded real-world approach to athletic and personal development. He and Dr. Charles together offer a holistic coaching model rooted in athletic rigor and intentional life design.
A proud girl dad to daughters Kennedi and Kassidi, Delmont continues to lead by example—balancing legacy, leadership, and love of the game.
Read more

Dr. Robiaun Charles

Lead Coach,

The Athlete’s Compass

Dr. Robiaun Charles is a nationally respected executive coach, educator, and leadership strategist whose work intersects purpose, performance, and identity. As Lead Coach of The Athlete's Compass, she helps athletes-from high school to college-build the internal clarity and emotional discipline needed to thrive in sport and life.
With more than a decade of experience coaching high-performing leaders across industries, Dr. Charles brings a transformational approach to athlete development. Her work focuses on helping individuals move through the four stages of growth—Ego Emerging, Ego Driving, Ego Managing, and Ego Transcending—by cultivating self-awareness, defining purpose, and learning to lead from within.
Partnering with former pro athlete and fellow Lead Coach Delmont Madison, Dr. Charles offers a holistic coaching model that blends his lived athletic experience with her deep expertise in mindset development and long-term fulfillment. Together, they equip athletes to navigate pressure, unlock potential, and build lives defined by more than wins and stats.
Robiaun holds a doctorate in higher education leadership and policy and has spent her career championing personal growth, equity, and intentional success. She is also the proud mother of Camille, an Honors Program student at Spelman College—continuing a legacy of excellence, vision, and purpose.
Read more

Testimonials

"I've known Delmont for 35 years, and in that time, he has consistently shown what it means to lead with integrity, heart, and purpose. He's the best basketball player I've ever played with- and one of the most impactful leaders I've ever known. As a life coach, I am confident that Delmont will bring the same passion and strength that made him an exceptional teammate, and I'm excited that he will now be able to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes."

Mike Yarbrough/ Mathematics Professor/ Consumnes River College

"I wish I had developed a lifelong love for life coaching when I was younger- especially with someone like Delmont. What makes him so affective as a life coach is the depth of his own lived experience. I was successful because I figured things out the hard way, but with a coach like Delmont, I truly believe my success would have come sooner and resonated more deeply."

Derell Lacero Washington/ University of South Alabama/ Spain

"As a young athlete you often times are simply trying to navigate life's many landmines that seem to be constantly coming your way. I experienced more than my share of difficulties at a young age and beyond, but if I had a life coach like Delmont to help guide & counsel me, I truly believe the ride would have been much smoother. I know that many will benefit from the work of The Athlete's Compass."

Jimmy Moore/ National Champion/ Denmark (Europe)

"Having a Life Coach is one of the best things an athlete can do to navigate life and their athletics goals. The journey can be tough dealing with family, school, friends, and a coach's expectations. This is why I recommend any high school or college athlete to participate in The Athlete's Compass. Having someone such as Delmont as your coach, who has experienced these situations and emotions is priceless!"

Clayton Johnson/ University of Nevada Las Vegas/ Spain

"If I knew then what I know now, I would have aggressively pursued life coaching. Coach D is the perfect fit. He lived the life I want to live. I've walked in gyms in Hungary, Europe with his pictures and was like "hold up, I know this guy, that's my coach". He's known as a great person athlete beyond borders. I'm 1000% sure that being under his tutelage earlier, success would've come sooner and more abundant. I'm very optimistic about the future. Thanks Coach D!"

Jimmie Taylor/ University of Alabama/ Cyprus (Middle East)

Our Team

John Doe

John Doe

John Doe

John Doe

AS SEEN ON

The Extra Mile: How to unlock your highest potential

Unlock the secret to better digestive health with 'Gut Feeling.' Discover how to nourish your gut and improve your overall well-being. ... more

mind and body

08 April 2024 • 7 min read

The Extra Mile: How to unlock your highest potential

Unlock the secret to better digestive health with 'Gut Feeling.' Discover how to nourish your gut and improve your overall well-being. ... more

mind and body

08 April 2024 • 7 min read

"Success doesn't always come from a place of peace - most athletes are simply Thriving in Chaos. But real growth comes from learning to navigate it with intention." ~Delmont Madison

"Success doesn't always come from a place of peace - most athletes are simply Thriving in Chaos. But real growth comes from learning to navigate it with intention."

~Delmont Madison