The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show

Join Coach Matthew Mitchell—16th-year Division I women’s basketball head coach—as he wraps up July’s Action Month with Episode 5 of the BEGIN series. In this powerful installment, Coach digs into “I for Impact” and guides you through three ways you can make a real difference: Influence, Impress, and Inspire. Get practical, principled coaching on how to connect with your legacy-makers, spark change...

Welcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show—your go-to source for leadership, growth, and high-impact habits. July is Action Month, and this week, we're diving deep into one of the most powerful catalysts for sustained momentum: gratitude. Coach Matthew unpacks the third step in the B.E.G.I.N. framework—G for Gratitude—and shows you how intentionally exercising gratitude can unlock your p...

July is Action Month on The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , and we’re in part two of our five-part series built on the powerful word: BEGIN. This week, Coach Matthew Mitchell breaks down the second letter—E for Evaluate—and teaches you how to reflect, repair, recommit, and relaunch your year using the Winning Tools: honesty, hard work, and discipline. Coach Mitchell shares personal insights from his...

Welcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! We’re declaring July as Action Month—a time to reflect, refocus, and take bold, meaningful steps toward our goals for the second half of 2025. In this kickoff episode, Coach Mitchell guides you through a mid-year checkup the Winning Tools way. You’ll revisit the five foundational areas of life—spirit, emotions, physical well-being, professional pursuits,...

Welcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show —the weekly podcast where leadership meets life, and personal growth takes center court. Hosted by longtime NCAA head coach and founder of The Winning Tools, Coach Matthew Mitchell brings you practical, powerful tools to help you lead with excellence in every area of your life. Rooted in the foundational principles of honesty, hard work, and discipline, t...

Welcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show ! In this final episode of our “Risk & Reward” series, Coach Mitchell brings it all together with a powerful, practical wrap-up designed to equip leaders to take courageous next steps. Drawing from real-time challenges at the University of Houston and years of coaching executives, teams, and athletes, Coach breaks down the emotional risks that of...

In this powerful episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , we conclude our “Risk and Reward” acronym by breaking down the final letter in the R.I.S.K. acronym: K – Keep Grounded. Coach Mitchell dives deep into how staying rooted in the winning tools of honesty, hard work, and discipline helps leaders navigate emotional risk and stay bold without being reckless. You'll learn how to be B.O.L...

Welcome to Episode 38 of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this fourth installment of our R.I.S.K. & Reward series, Coach Mitchell breaks down the “S” in the acronym: Strategize Responsibly. We all encounter high-stakes, high-pressure moments—situations where risk feels overwhelming. But how we strategize in those moments can determine whether we grow or get stuck. Coach Mitchell dives deep...

In Part 3 of our powerful leadership series "Risk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership," Coach Matthew Mitchell breaks down the "I" in the RISK acronym: Identify Consequences. But not the way you’ve always heard it. In this episode, Coach challenges the fear-based mindset that sees consequences only as punishment—and redefines them as the results of choices, both go...

Welcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show ! In this second episode of our Risk and Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership series, we dive into the first step of the R.I.S.K. framework—Recognizing the Opportunity. Coach Mitchell walks you through how emotional risk often stems from fear, discomfort, and uncertainty, especially in leadership roles. Whether you're facing confrontation,...

Welcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , where Coach Matthew Mitchell shares battle-tested strategies for growth, resilience, and sustained success. In this powerful new series, Risk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership , Coach Mitchell takes you inside his personal and professional journey—from rebuilding basketball programs to advising business leaders—and reveals how navigating...

In the final installment of the Principles Power Performance series, Coach Matthew Mitchell unpacks how discipline has become the key to remaining calm amid chaos. Sharing lessons from his return to college basketball as head coach at the University of Houston, Coach Mitchell explains how decades of practicing the winning tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—have kept him steady through a high...

In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , we continue the Principles Power Performance series by diving into how hard work builds confidence. Coach Mitchell shares real-time insights from leading the University of Houston Women's Basketball program and explains why confidence isn’t manufactured — it’s earned through consistent, focused effort. Learn how the Winning Tools—honesty, h...

Welcome to Principles Power Performance , a special series on The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show where bestselling author and championship basketball coach Matthew Mitchell unpacks how core principles drive high performance. Broadcasting directly from the front lines of building the University of Houston’s women’s basketball program, Coach Mitchell shares real-time leadership insights on solving unde...

In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , Coach Mitchell shares how your track record—your successes, your setbacks, and the lessons you’ve learned—can inform and fuel your future performance. Broadcasting from the exciting new chapter as head coach of the University of Houston Women’s Basketball program, Coach Mitchell offers real-time insight into how he's applying his own career...

Big news! Coach Matthew Mitchell is heading back to the court as the new head coach of the University of Houston Women’s Basketball team. In this special episode, he shares his excitement, a little bit about the journey that led him here, and how he’ll be implementing the Winning Tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—in real time. Whether you’re a basketball fan, a Houston Cougar supporter, or...

In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , we dive deep into the three pillars of personal excellence: Character, Commitment, and Consistency. Coach Mitchell breaks down how these foundational elements shape leadership, personal growth, and long-term success. Learn how to build unshakable character, stay committed to your goals, and develop the consistency that sets high achievers apart....

March Madness is here, and it's time to talk about building a championship team! In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , Coach Mitchell breaks down the 3 P’s —Principles, Philosophy, and Plan—that will help you create your version of a tournament team, whether in sports, business, or life. Drawing from his experience leading Kentucky to 17 NCAA tournament wins, Coach Mitchell sha...

In this powerful continuation of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell dives deeper into creating a principled process for sustained success. Drawing insights from Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's Super Bowl journey, Coach Mitchell outlines three essential steps for building a winning mindset. He also shares powerful anecdotes from his own coaching career, including le...

On this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , we dive into the world of leadership under pressure. Using the story of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni as a backdrop, Coach Matthew Mitchell unpacks how leaders in any field—whether sports, business, or life—must learn to block out the noise. From media pundits and competitors to the most dangerous critic of all—your inner voice—Co...

In this electrifying episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , we sit down with the Grammy-winning producer and DJ, Paul Blair—better known as DJ White Shadow. From spinning at college parties to shaping the sound of Lady Gaga, Paul shares his incredible journey of passion, persistence, and seizing opportunities. We dive into his early days navigating the fraternity scene, the grind of building...

In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell sits down with NBA guard Reed Shepard to discuss the power of preparation, leadership, and the mindset needed to sustain success at the highest level. Reed shares valuable lessons from his journey—from a standout freshman season at Kentucky to being the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft. They talk about the importance of always striving...

On this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show , we sit down with Greg Byrne, Director of Athletics at the University of Alabama, for a powerful conversation on leadership, mentorship, and perseverance. Greg shares invaluable insights on giving back to others, staying focused amidst distractions, and pushing through failure to reach new opportunities. I also reflect on how Greg’s mentorship he...

Hall of Fame basketball coach Carolyn Peck joins The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show to share powerful leadership insights on preparation, enthusiasm, and valuing your team. From leading Purdue to a national championship to her impact as an ESPN analyst, Carolyn’s journey is packed with lessons for leaders in any field. Tune in for a conversation on how preparation positions you to win, leading with e...

In the final episode of January, Coach Matthew Mitchell dives deep into the essential quality of resilience. Reflecting on a powerful month of habit-building and momentum, this episode unpacks why resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from challenges but also about holding form during success. Coach Mitchell shares: 1️⃣ The three things you can control in life. 2️⃣ Why accepting life’s volatil...