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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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May 4, 2026
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Manifesting SUCCESS. The legendary Ed Mylett explains exactly how to do that. 29.09.2025 1:14:26
It's Ed's secret weapon for success. You want to give yourself a TASTE of success. He also explains that we GRAVITATE to what we're most familiar with. So you want to VISUALIZE what you want. He also says that 10% of the time you need to visualize how you HANDLE ADVERSITY. Powerful!
Inner Excellence – You have to create yourself from the INSIDE OUT, not the outside in. 22.09.2025 1:00:42
This number one bestseller is a game changer. Inner Excellence says you had to have a SYSTEM for doing life. For becoming the person you want to be. Otherwise your inner self is built upon what other people think. That breeds insecurity, feeling of not enough, and a strong negative inner voice.
The 7 COMMITMENTS of a GREAT TEAM – Jon Gordon's best book ever. 15.09.2025 51:29
A great team starts with a compelling VISION. But what's most important is having CLARITY regarding the specific COMMITMENTS the team makes, and the individuals make, to achieve the vision. One of the foundational commitments is CONNECTION. And how both coaches and players can do it.
Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryan's mental coach – George Mumford. The key to their greatness. 08.09.2025 1:23:05
George helped them discover who they REALLY WERE. To really understand their personal story. And who they authentically are. Once they understood that, they lived into their greatness. Also learn that you have to DECIDE if you're going to STRIVE for SUCCESS or AVOID FAILURE .
Coach Steve Sarkisian – UT's head football coach. Learn about the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. 01.09.2025 1:05:37
You must REINFORCE THE GOOD. Also discover the key to being a great coach. Must BE YOURSELF and be CONSISTENT every day.
Serena Williams' COACH: Hear what the player THINKS, not what they say. 26.05.2025 1:06:21
There is an art to doing that. The truly legendary players have a very strong SELF IMAGE. That drives their CONFIDENCE, which fuels their efforts to put in the work to be great. What makes a great player is CONSISTENTLY IMPROVING in practice and them seeing themselves raise their ceiling.
STORYTELLING is how you INFLUENCE people. Let's learn how to be great at storytelling. 12.05.2025 41:48
Learn the 4 KEY COMPONENTS to every story. Also it's important to understand the stories that are going on in your athletes HEADS . They could be fostering a FALSE BELIEFS . And appreciate the immense power of stories with your kids. To drive home key principles.
Matt Scoggins – fresh off of winning the swimming and diving NCAA national championship in 2025. 05.05.2025 53:22
Learn how Matt coaches his divers using VIDEO. It's fascinating. Also learn the advice he got from his dad about VISUALIZATION. It's been the foundation of how he coaches. And listen to the SECRET SAUCE of the UT swimming and diving culture.
"NOT CARING What Other People Think" – How To Do That! By legendary sports psychologist Michael Gervais. 28.04.2025 1:00:29
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.
Dan Hurley – going for a 3 PEAT in March madness this year. A cautionary tale about LOSING. 21.04.2025 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 14.04.2025 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. 07.04.2025 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.
KELVIN SAMPSON – U of Houston head basketball coach. Plus KOBE BRYANT alter ego 31.03.2025 1:09:31
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.
Ange Kelly – U T's women's soccer coach. And winner of SEC championship in her first year 24.03.2025 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.. 10.03.2025 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. 03.03.2025 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. 24.02.2025 1:10:41
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. 17.02.2025 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.
The legendary DAWN STALEY – women's basketball coach for South Carolina. Coach 'em HARD! 10.02.2025 1:28:12
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."
Ed Mylett-how's that NEGATIVE INNER VOICE working for you? Probably not so well. 03.02.2025 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. 27.01.2025 1:10:53
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. 20.01.2025 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. 13.01.2025 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.
DISCIPLINE- How To Get It by Ryan Holliday. Plus the "9 Disciplines" to Have in Life 09.12.2024 1:24:31
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.
Bob Bowman – new U. T. men's swimming coach. And long time coach to the legendary Michael Phelps. 02.12.2024 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.
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