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"Learning From Experts" is exclusively for the COACHES in the athletic department at the University of Texas at Austin. As well as for the administrative staff. Each week we select the "BEST of the BEST" audio content that helps our coaches excel at their job. Sometimes it's a coaching podcast episode with a big name coach, sometimes it's YouTube content relating to coaching athletes and getting the most out of them. And occasionally it's content that pertains to a coach's personal life, regarding their ongoing state of mind, marriage or their health. Hosted by John Mitchell, each Learning From Experts episode aims to provide listeners with valuable insights, inspiring stories, and practical tips that can help them succeed in their personal and professional lives.

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    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 57m AVG DURATION
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    Dan Hurley – going for a 3 PEAT in March madness this year. A cautionary tale about LOSING.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 17:17


    Dan says losing is a hellhole of suffering. But it's a matter perspective. He was killing himself with his INTENSITY. You'll also learn that he is SUPERSTITIOUS. And that his STRATEGY for WINNING was contrary to other college programs.

    Jerritt Elliott – winner of 3 national championships as coach of the U T's volleyball program

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 39:50


    Jerritt intentionally STRESSES his athletes during practice. He also says that you have to train athletes to be AWARE of their ongoing THOUGHTS. And that's a three-step process. Identify, process what's going on, and manage.

    Eric Musselman – USC men's basketball coach. He is building a communication rich culture.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 41:22


    He has each of his players visit with each one of his coaches every day. It's all about developing deep relationships. He also has some great tips on traveling for your team. Be cognizant of the number of time zones you are going through.

    Ange Kelly – U T's women's soccer coach. And winner of SEC championship in her first year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 59:24


    Learn of something really INNOVATIVE that Ange does. She has her athletes write a future "LETTER of RECOMMENDATION " from Ange to future employers. It charts the athletes progress in the program. Also learn how Ange grows spiritually as well as tactically as a coach in her morning routine.

    University of Alabama basketball coach Nate Oates. His team has been #1 in the country this year..

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 45:21


    His hallmark trait is his teams play with extreme AGGRESSION. Making the other team match their INTENSITY, if they can. He teaches men how to LOVE each other. And he teaches a BLUE CALLER MENTALITY. With accountability via blue-collar behavior points given in games.

    The TOP BOOK in the world on SUCCESS is Think & Grow Rich. It's been read by 150 million people.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 54:07


    It's the top book in the world on success by factor of 10. Yet only 1 in 7 people has ever heard of it. Wow! You'll learn the alluded to but UNREVEALED SECRET of this legendary book. As well as the 13 principles in the book.

    Top LONGEVITY EXPERT in the world – Dr David Sinclair of Harvard. Learn about your biological age.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 70:41


    It's likely different from your chronological age. And it has a huge impact on how long you're going to live. You learn that your lifespan is determined 80% by your lifestyle choices, 20% by your genetics. Learn the power of metformin as a longevity drug. Also the power of Resveratrol.

    Nick Saban's mental coach was Trevor Moawad. Check out his last major interview before he died.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 36:56


    What you say out loud is 10 times more powerful than what you think. And negativity is 4 to 7 times more powerful than positivity. Take away? Don't say stupid sh*t out loud. You want neutral thinking, not positivity.

    Ed Mylett-how's that NEGATIVE INNER VOICE working for you? Probably not so well.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 33:53


    In this podcast it explains that you have to teach yourself how to treat YOU. He also says that in an argument, the person who is most CERTAIN wins. So work on your own certainty and belief in yourself. As well as what you're selling.

    COMMUNICATION TIPS-That Will Impact Your Life! Like what to say if someone insults you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 70:53


    You convey an ENERGY when you talk. There's power in having a standard response to "How Are You?" What you say is who you are. You compress your personality into what you say.

    Brian Cain has a SYSTEM for training the mental side of the game. Everybody else just has philosophies and strategies.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 51:20


    Virtually nobody has a system except Brian Cain. Here about his 10 PILLARS of PERFORMANCE MASTERY. And learn how a coach can become certified as a mental performance coach for $795 and under one hour a day for 22 days. LIFE CHANGING for a coach!

    Laura Ianello-new head coach of the U T women's golf team. Learn why she'll win the national championship at UT.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 58:22


    She won the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP for women's golf at Arizona in 2018. She explains the difference between Arizona and UT. She also discusses the mental side of the game. Also learn Laura's morning routine. She impacts her mindset and personal growth at the same time.

    Bob Bowman – new U. T. men's swimming coach. And long time coach to the legendary Michael Phelps.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 59:24


    Bob was also the coach of the US swimming team at the 2016 Olympics. Bob's a big believer in having a player led, coach fed team. Learn the five components of his culture. And his unique skill set of organization. And seeing the detailed components to a goal.

    DARREN HARDY – Allowing "AVERAGE PLAYERS" on your team pulls down the entire team!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 11:07


    Research shows that having just one "average player" can reduce PRODUCTIVITY of the entire team by 30%. Average players need HANDHOLDING and focus on the OBSTACLES not on the goal.

    JIM SCHLOSSNAGLE- Head Baseball Coach at the U T. He was Augie's pick to succeed him.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 62:38


    Jim is all about CONTROLLING ONE'S BEHAVIORS, by influencing one's THOUGHTS. He's taking the UT baseball team to a whole another level. Coming off taking TCU to the College World Series finals.

    JERRY JONES – the most influential person in sports. Learn the likely future coach of Cowboys.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 79:09


    You'll also discover the PROBLEM with the Dallas Cowboys today. Last in the league in SPENDING on players. And learn the valuation of the Dallas Cowboys -the most valuable franchise in all of sports. $10 billion.

    Kevin Carroll- enlightened speaker on success. He spoke at the head coaches' retreat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 39:33


    Most important conversation you have on any given day is the CONVERSATION you have "WITH YOURSELF". And it's on YOU to figure out your life. Give yourself the gift of learning!

    CHRIS DEL Conte- Athletic director at the University of Texas. Why UT has won the DIRECTOR'S CUP.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 37:44


    Three of the last four years. It wasn't by accident! Learn about CDC's SUPERPOWER – the power to LISTEN. Also learn the common characteristic all the University of Texas head coaches have.

    SEAN MCVAY – head coach of the LA Rams. You've got to talk to yourself, not listen to yourself.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 34:11


    His culture is based on the acronym HEART. Humility, energy, accountability, relationships, mental toughness. John also talks about how you have to live your VALUES and standards in all areas of your life. Professional and personal.

    TOP LEADERSHIP EXPERT in the world – JOHN MAXWELL. Acknowledging Mistakes Generates Immense trust.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 57:36


    Your team knows about your own WEAKNESSES. They talk about it. Be self-aware and show them "YOU KNOW" your own weaknesses. Also learn how to tell people how much you NEED them!

    Coach STEVE SARKISIAN. Learn the amazing correlation between TEAM GPA and wins/loss record.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 52:42


    Kicking off this NEW SEASON of "Learning From Experts' you also learn how Coach Sark picks CAPTAINS. Very interesting. You'll also learn about Coach Sark's MORNING ROUTINE, and how he engages the LAW of ATTRACTION!

    THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE. Do these habits consistently, and it's a game changer.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 17:03


    Maybe the most powerful habit is SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND before seeking to be understood. Think of the immense power of that. Another big one is STARTING WITH THE END IN MIND. So helpful.

    DEION SANDERS–maybe the best interview ever of Deion! By Ed Mylett. Why is Deion so confident..

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 62:23


    Deion Sanders reserves the MORNING for time by himself. To just THINK. And Deion says "don't let your CONFIDENCE offend your insecurity". Deion talks about being great at being UNCOMFORTABLE. You'll also learn that Deion's confidence is internal, not external.

    Lack of self-love causes a negative inner voice. And 80% of people have a negative inner voice.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 41:28


    We need to speak power to ourselves rather than listen to ourselves. A powerful concept. You'll learn that 80 to 90% of our thoughts about ourselves are negative. The solution is more self-love.

    MINDSET – why all coaches need mindset TRAINING. Controlling athlete NEGATIVE self talk is critical.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 45:20


    Learn how to reset mental routine after a MISTAKE. Also appreciate that your EXPECTATIONS manifest themselves. So you want to fine-tune the articulation of your expectations.

    Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel. Considered the most interesting and unusual coach in the NFL.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 65:15


    Learn that in the third grade, Mike discovered that he could "WILL" himself to greatness. Also learn the great coaches explain the WHY and the reason behind things. You'll also learn that Mike is a great coach because he's totally authentic and VULNERABLE with his players.

    Duke basketball coach Jon Schever-who took over for the legendary Coach K. So many great lessons.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 44:10


    How to be DIRECT to be effective. Also changing the mindset of a team from being reactive to being aggressive. Also how you have to play to win, not play to avoid losing. We also hear about PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY from DARREN HARDY. You control your attention, your greatest gift.

    Stein Metzger – head coach of UT's new women's BEACH VOLLEYBALL team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 51:01


    You'll learn Stein has already won two national championships in beach volleyball at UCLA. You'll also learn why the UT wanted to start a beach volleyball team. And how beach volleyball is different than regular volleyball. And Stein's approach to building his team from scratch.

    The legendary DAWN STALEY – women's basketball coach for South Carolina. Coach 'em HARD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 88:07


    And listen for how Dawn says that the MENTAL SIDE of the game is four times more important than the physical. The mind has to control the body, not vice a versa. And learn about Dawn's SELF TALK. It's three things. "I can do hard things, I know people, and I can learn."

    HOWARD JOFFE – Two-Time National Championship Winning Coach of the University of Texas Women's Tennis Team.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 61:06


    Hear Howard's "moment of brilliance" story that won a national championship for the University of Texas. Also hear what moves the needle with Howard's team. Also learn the body/mind connection Howard has discovered that he teaches to his players.

    Brendan Bouchard – top high-performance coach in the world. How to UP YOUR GAME.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 52:58


    Learn there's two types of ENERGY. Also learn that you can't leave your PERSONAL GROWTH up to randomness. And the biggest factor in your success is your MORNING ROUTINE.

    Basketball 2023 NATTY winner Dan Hurley – U Conn. He takes maximum effort to a new level.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 78:02


    You'll also learn that his advantage over everyone else is his MORNING ROUTINE. It impacts his MINDSET. You'll also learn how he conducts MEETINGS. If you're on Dan's staff, you better bring something valuable to meetings. Also learn about Dan doing MEDITATION.

    The Legendary Tara VanDerveer, winningest basketball coach in NCAA history (Men or women)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 55:42


    Tara talks about how she's not a players coach but rather a "GREAT PLAYERS" coach. And describes the needed SAFETY NET as you're being demanding with players. Tara also discusses how you need to SIMPLIFY things for players – and exactly how to do that.

    Jerritt Elliott – 3 time national championship winner of women's volleyball at UT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 50:20


    And Jerritt has won the last 2 Natty's in a row. You'll learn that Jerritt is way more involved with parents than ever before. Also how a big part of his program prepares his girls for life after college. And surprisingly, you'll learn that Jerritt gets up at 2 AM – to access his superpower brain.

    The legendary Dawn Staley- Top Women's Basketball Coach in the Country. MENTAL Is Everything.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 88:36


    Dawn says that the MENTAL side of the game is FOUR TIMES more impactful than the physical side. And she says you have to coach 'em hard and apply discipline. Also listen to how Dawn controls her own SELF TALK.

    Keller Williams Founder Gary Keller – You Have To Teach People How To THINK.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 53:24


    Gary created the largest real estate company in the country, with 250,000 employees, by TRAINING his employees to a level way beyond what his competitors do. Teaching them how to THINK. Listen for Gary's surprisingly simple SUCCESS FORMULA.

    BOBBY KNIGHT – Most People Have The Will To WIN But Don't Have The Will To Prepare.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 63:27


    Preparation was the hallmark trait of Bobby Knight. And embracing THE PROCESS. The will to WIN is most important thing in coaching. Along with PERSONAL GROWTH. He made his players always be reading a book. A book that Bobby approved!

    NICK SABAN's Mental Coach (Trevor Mowad). Having A SYSTEM For Mental Side Of The Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 51:48


    You'll learn that NEGATIVE things you say OUT LOUD are 40 to 70 times more impactful (in a negative way) than thinking something positive. You'll also learn about the illusion of choice. And finally, you'll learn BILL GATES'S "Top 10" lessons for SUCCESS.

    Super Bowl Winning Coach JIMMY JOHNSON – The Master of Strategically Using PSYCHOLOGY.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 55:15


    Jimmy majored in psychology. He was a master manipulator of his players by using psychology. He taught his players they only have 2 things they CONTROL. Their ATTITUDE & their EFFORT. He also explains you have to "SHOUT" sometimes!

    "NOT CARING What Other People Think" – How To Do That! By legendary sports psychologist Michael Gervais.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 60:29


    It starts by having a PURPOSE DRIVEN IDENTITY rather than a performance-based identity. We are held back from our potential by being overly concerned with what other people think. Also learn that sports is 15 years ahead of business in unlocking human potential.

    KELVIN SAMPSON – U of Houston head basketball coach. Plus KOBE BRYANT alter ego

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 69:31


    Kelvin talks about how most coaches FAIL because they are afraid of CONFRONTATION. The most LIBERATING LESSON he ever learned is to not care what other people think. Also we learn from KOBE BRYANT how to create an ALTER EGO to enhance performance.

    JOHN FIELDS – University of Texas Men's Golf Coach. He's Changing COLLEGE GOLF.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 60:28


    Learn about John's BRAINCHILD for the future of college golf. Also learn how POSTURE determines a player's MENTAL OUTLOOK. You'll also discover John's standard for doing life – always doing what he says he's going to do.

    TROY AIKMAN- 3 time Super Bowl winning quarterback. His career was cut short by Barry Switzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 58:58


    You'll learn that Troy was tough on his teammates – held them ACCOUNTABLE. You'll also learn what made JIMMY JOHNSON great. He was a psychology major who treated people as if they were already the way he wanted them to be.

    DICKER the KICKER – interview by Jon Gordon. Learn his MINDSET. Plus ATOMIC HABITS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 59:31


    Learn what UT's Cameron Dicker thinks about when he's trying to make a field goal. Also discover his approach to dealing with NEGATIVE THOUGHTS & the impact discovering God has had. Plus ATOMIC HABITS!

    VIC SCHAEFER- head coach of the women's basketball team at UT. ELITE is a choice.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 59:27


    You'll learn something that Vic's team does that virtually no other team does. And it gives his team a distinct MENTAL ADVANTAGE. Also learn how Vic has no desire to be good. Only GREAT. And how he inspires his players to THINK about their THINKING.

    NICK SABAN-the Ultimate Analysis of the Man. SILENCE makes people UNCOMFORTABLE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 67:18


    Learn how Saban does MENTAL CONDITIONING 2 to 3 times a week. As well as why PLAYER ACCOUNTABILITY to each other is so important. We also learn about Saban's insatiable appetite for finding a new way of doing things. PLUS a military expert on making players UNCOMFORTABLE

    Kobe Bryant – Exactly How He Morphed Himself Into Greatness. His last great interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 67:52


    Kobe talks about his "ALTAR EGO" he created before a game. Discusses his fist fight with teammate Shaquille O'Neil. You'll also learn about how he refined his mental toughness as well as how mentors like Michael Jordan helped Kobe.

    DISCIPLINE- How To Get It by Ryan Holliday. Plus the "9 Disciplines" to Have in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 84:31


    You'll learn that being disciplined must be your IDENTITY. And how to make that happen. You'll also discover that discipline is a combination of RESISTING as well as PERSISTING. And best of all, you'll learn the nine key disciplines in life to have.

    Coach RODNEY TERRY-UT Men's Basketball Coach. How He Uniquely Impact His MINDSET Daily.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 48:00


    Learn how Rodney overcomes his players NEGATIVE INNER VOICE. Also learn his unique way of systematizing his ongoing COMMUNICATION with players. As well as the six pillars of his program, which includes GRATITUDE and consistently saying thank you.

    AGING IS BEING CURED-TONY ROBBINS. Healthcare in 2024 is radically changing from AI.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 89:34


    Curing cancer is on the horizon in the next 3-5 years. And yes, even aging is being cured. Today medical science can advance lifespan by one year every 4 years. This is about to go to adding one year EVERY YEAR. You'll be BLOWN AWAY by what you learn!

    LINCOLN RILEY-USC Football Coach. Handling LOSSES. Plus Darren Hardy-PYGMALION effect.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 83:13


    Lincoln Riley goes over what he does to HANDLE LOSSES. Also talks about the nightmare that happened once he announced he was going to USC. Also talks about the power of TOUGH CONVERSATIONS. From Darren Hardy learn the power of EXPECTATIONS on your athletes.

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