About this podcast
"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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 93 episodes
- UT athletic director Chris Del Conte 2026 wisdom · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 31Be intentional about the things that matter. Showing compassion, seeking to understand before seeking to be understood. Learn how ego is the enemy for coaches and how the…
- New women's soccer coach Margueritte Bates. She won a national championship as head coach at UCLA · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 30And Margueritte is making changes to the program. Both in tactics and in the players believe in themselves. Marg does a great job of starting the leadership process by…
- General manager of the UT basketball team – Chris Ogden. Creating a top 10 team from scratch. · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 29Last year the University of Texas basketball team reached the sweet 16. But lost all it's players but one. Nevertheless, general manager Chris Ogden has put together primarily…
- The new defense for the University of Texas football team in 2026 – Will Muschamp · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 28In 2025, when the University of Texas football team went 10 and 3, we had the 40th ranked defense in the country. That won't cut it if we are going when the national championship…
- Atomic habits – you don't RISE to the level of your goals... you SINK to the level of your SYSTEMS · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 27Think 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…
- Two time national championship winning coach Howard Joffe. Coach of UT's women's tennis team. · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 26Learn 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…
- Your personal use of AI – you can up your game. There are so many ways that will surprise you. · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 25First, 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…
- NFL head coach Kevin O'Donnell of the Minnesota Vikings has played for Bill Belichick and coached with Sean McVay · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 24The 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…
- Basketball 2023 NATTY winner Dan Hurley – U Conn. He takes maximum effort to a new level. · 1 h 18 min · Season 1 Episode 23You'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…
- Legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino has coached at the NBA level as well as the college level. · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 23Rick 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…
- SELF TALK-from NFL MVP Cam Newton. Talk to yourself in the third person. That's most effective. · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 22Success 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…
- University of Texas rowing coach Dave O'Neill has one three national championships here at UT. · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 21Listen 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…
- One of the top college basketball coaches in the country – Buzz Williams. He has nine daily disciplines · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 20He 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…
- Nick Saban's THE PROCESS. Learn its origin, from the Michigan state PhD · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 19And 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…
- Communication expert Jefferson Fisher teaches us the power of using PAUSES in conversations. · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 18As 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…
- Coach John Fields – winner of two national championships in men's collegiate golf. · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 20You'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…
- University of Texas rowing coach Dave O'Neill. He's won 3 national championships here at UT. · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 21Listen 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…
- INFLUENCE in 2026 – according to Darren Hardy, the rules have changed. It's 3 things: · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 19ENERGY 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…
- DISCIPLINE – according to Nick Saban. It's the foundation of success in athletics · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 18Defining 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…
- Living 15 extra years healthy – Dr. Peter Attia. His appearance on 60 minutes · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 17When 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…
