In my opinion, the best way to "shine" is to be best at what you do and WHO you are working with personally. There is no need to "prove yourself" if you do a better job. Once people see how YOU train your athletes then the athletes themselves will require a different approach or you will be sough after for your advice. Leading by results and example is less ego driven and will keep you out of undesirable work situations.
On a different note, you could always talk to your boss and give him your idea of how things should be done without bashing the other guy. You will never "shine long term" exposing the weaknesses of other trainers. Be the best you can be, the rest is not up to you.
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