Learning From Experts
UT
Show overview
Learning From Experts has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 89 episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 41 min and 1h 5m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 32 episodes published. Published by UT.
From the publisher
"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.
Latest Episodes
View all 89 episodesAtomic habits – you don't RISE to the level of your goals... you SINK to the level of your SYSTEMS
Two time national championship winning coach Howard Joffe. Coach of UT's women's tennis team.
Your personal use of AI – you can up your game. There are so many ways that will surprise you.
NFL head coach Kevin O'Donnell of the Minnesota Vikings has played for Bill Belichick and coached with Sean McVay
Basketball 2023 NATTY winner Dan Hurley – U Conn. He takes maximum effort to a new level.
S1 Ep 23Legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino has coached at the NBA level as well as the college level.
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
S1 Ep 22SELF TALK-from NFL MVP Cam Newton. Talk to yourself in the third person. That's most effective.
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.
S1 Ep 21University of Texas rowing coach Dave O'Neill has one three national championships here at UT.
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.
S1 Ep 20One of the top college basketball coaches in the country – Buzz Williams. He has nine daily disciplines
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
S1 Ep 19Nick Saban's THE PROCESS. Learn its origin, from the Michigan state PhD
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.
S1 Ep 18Communication expert Jefferson Fisher teaches us the power of using PAUSES in conversations.
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.
S1 Ep 20Coach John Fields – winner of two national championships in men's collegiate golf.
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.
S1 Ep 21University of Texas rowing coach Dave O'Neill. He's won 3 national championships here at UT.
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.
S1 Ep 19INFLUENCE in 2026 – according to Darren Hardy, the rules have changed. It's 3 things:
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.
S1 Ep 18DISCIPLINE – according to Nick Saban. It's the foundation of success in athletics
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.
S1 Ep 17Living 15 extra years healthy – Dr. Peter Attia. His appearance on 60 minutes
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.
S1 Ep 16The transformation of K – 12 education using AI. Tech billionaire Joe Leimandt has contributed over $1 billion.
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.
S1 Ep 15NCAA basketball national championship winning coach Scott Drew of Baylor. His profound insights.
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.
S1 Ep 14Meet University of Texas men's tennis coach Bruce Burke. Who won the national championship in his first year as the coach
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.
S1 Ep 13You are how you communicate. The ART of TALKING. With a Harvard PhD and Mel Robbins
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.