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Learning From Experts

"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 Fro...

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4 mai 2026

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Atomic habits – you don't RISE to the level of your goals... you SINK to the level of your SYSTEMS 04.05.2026

Think about that. You don't rise to the level of your goals, you SINK to the level your SYSTEM Your achievements are a lagging indicator of your habits. Everybody wants rapid transformation. But habits are what creates rapid transformation.

Two time national championship winning coach Howard Joffe. Coach of UT's women's tennis team. 27.04.2026

Learn about Howard's culture. Building a culture of self-actualization. Where players become the best version of themselves. Also listen to what moves the needle with his team. It's really private lessons by Howard to improve weaknesses and bond with players. Also learn the mental construct between the do'er and the observer.

Your personal use of AI – you can up your game. There are so many ways that will surprise you. 20.04.2026

First, you can have a back-and-forth verbal conversation with AI if you use the paid version of chat GPT. Do this on your drive home from work. Additionally, you can adjust the settings so that chat GPT is more challenging of your ideas. Further, you can give chat GPT eyes. So it can see the world through your camera on your phone. You can also have chat GPT give you a morning briefing on what's c...

NFL head coach Kevin O'Donnell of the Minnesota Vikings has played for Bill Belichick and coached with Sean McVay 13.04.2026

The lesson from Belichick was the power of one-on-one conversations and holding players accountable. The lesson he got from Sean McVay of the Rams was when a loss occurred, he took personal responsibility and told the players he was going to up his game.

Basketball 2023 NATTY winner Dan Hurley – U Conn. He takes maximum effort to a new level. 06.04.2026

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.

Legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino has coached at the NBA level as well as the college level. 30.03.2026

Rick says pressure is your ally and stress is your enemy. He also says his best players have "skills practice"and is before the actual practice. And his approach to practice is to go hard. Really hard. Harder than in games. This is an and in and in

SELF TALK-from NFL MVP Cam Newton. Talk to yourself in the third person. That's most effective. 23.03.2026

Success starts with loving yourself. The key to powerful self talk is saying the same thing to yourself over and over again. In effective self talk, you bring up your past successes.

University of Texas rowing coach Dave O'Neill has one three national championships here at UT. 09.03.2026

Listen for how he has built a culture of encouragement and accountability. And the first thing he asked potential recruits is how have they handled adversity in the past. He's really teaching his athletes advanced leadership of self. He's a master at it.

One of the top college basketball coaches in the country – Buzz Williams. He has nine daily disciplines 02.03.2026

He is a perfect example that you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems. He has nine daily disciplines, and an innovative way to keep track of them every day. He also has a gratitude practice. He sends out 2 handwritten 2 handwritten personal notes each day

Nick Saban's THE PROCESS. Learn its origin, from the Michigan state PhD 23.02.2026

And embrace this great quote. You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your SYSTEMS. You'll learn that Nick Saban didn't focus on winning the game. He focused on winning each seven second play. The ability to let go of the last play and focus on the next play or the next game is what high achievers do.

Communication expert Jefferson Fisher teaches us the power of using PAUSES in conversations. 16.02.2026

As well as the effective use of SILENCE . Also learn the difference in how people who are secure communicate versus how people who are insecure communicate. Also be aware of your verbal tics . It will make your communication more effective.

Coach John Fields – winner of two national championships in men's collegiate golf. 09.02.2026

You'll learn his secret weapon for success. 100% of the time doing what he says he's going to do. Also learn about is brainchild to have the University of Texas host the college golf national championship at La Costa country club in California every year. Also learn the importance of POSTURE in playing golf.

University of Texas rowing coach Dave O'Neill. He's won 3 national championships here at UT. 09.02.2026

Listen for how he has built a culture of encouragement and accountability. You'll also learn that in evaluating athletes to recruit, the first question he asks is how have you handled adversity in the past. He's really teaching his athletes advanced leadership of self. He's a master of it.

INFLUENCE in 2026 – according to Darren Hardy, the rules have changed. It's 3 things: 02.02.2026

ENERGY leads (what energy do you want to convey to the audience), CLARITY wins (keep your message simple) and CALM commands. People decide if they are going to trust you in the first 30 seconds of your speech. Which is a reflection of your energy. Are you calm or scattered. Anxious or confident.

DISCIPLINE – according to Nick Saban. It's the foundation of success in athletics 26.01.2026

Defining exactly what you want from athletes. Learn the importance of CONFRONTING them on discipline. Make it about THEM. Also learn about NFL scouting reports. The concept of AND or BUT.

Living 15 extra years healthy – Dr. Peter Attia. His appearance on 60 minutes 19.01.2026

When you turn 75, you fall off a cliff from a health standpoint. If you do nothing, you will see a 50% DECLINE in your cognition and physical capabilities. You can train for your longevity decades of your 70s, 80s and 90s. Learn about VO2 max. The number one factor in longevity.

The transformation of K – 12 education using AI. Tech billionaire Joe Leimandt has contributed over $1 billion. 08.12.2025

He is revolutionizing K – 12 education. Using AI, kids can learn literally TWICE as much in one third the time . This is the case because the education can be customized to each unique child. And kids are taught around what they are already interested in. Like teaching fractions around baseball for the kids that have a strong interest in baseball. This is possible with AI.

NCAA basketball national championship winning coach Scott Drew of Baylor. His profound insights. 01.12.2025

You only WIN in the postseason with PLAYER LED TEAMS. And you create partnerships with your players. And you have to adopt your philosophy to the players. Some players have a natural ability to lead. Your job is to stimulate them.

Meet University of Texas men's tennis coach Bruce Burke. Who won the national championship in his first year as the coach 17.11.2025

Listen for how important the MENTAL SIDE of the game is. The greatest player in the history of tennis Roger Federer only won 53% of his points. But he won the most important points. Also learn what MOVES the NEEDLE regarding what Bruce does personally to prepare a championship team.

You are how you communicate. The ART of TALKING. With a Harvard PhD and Mel Robbins 10.11.2025

The biggest problem in conversations as being EGOCENTRIC. Focused on you. Have you ever thought of doing a little TOPIC PREP before conversations. How about having some great and unusual "Go To" questions when you're talking to someone. Learn how to END CONVERSATIONS.

It's basketball season. Legendary University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson shares his wisdom.. 03.11.2025

You need a SYSTEM to play great defense. In teaching players, you have to support what you're teaching with ANALYTICS. You also have to have players who can deal with LOSING.

Being a best friend: There is an ART to it. According to Simon Simon. 27.10.2025

It starts with making the TIME for your close friends. Then it comes down to being a great listener. To do ACTIVE LISTENING . Repeating back what you hear. And lastly, if your friend says they went to Greece, don't tell them about your Grecian experience. Let them share theirs.

Your structured SELF TALK... It REWIRES your brain and alters your biology. 20.10.2025

This comes from Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. One of the leading authorities on health in the United States today. Your IDENTITY affects your daily actions. You create your identity through focused and deliberate SELF TALK. You do this in your MORNING ROUTINE.

Kobe Bryant – Exactly How He Morphed Himself Into Greatness. His last great interview! 13.10.2025

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.

Our interview today is with Chris Del Conte. Athletic director for the University of Texas. 06.10.2025

Chris talks about the power of coaches stimulating peer to peer influence. Because peers can influence each other often times better than coaches can. Chris also talks about the concept of work life balance. There is no balance when there is an obsession. And that's okay. Enjoy the obsession.

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