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"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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1Kobe 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
You must REINFORCE THE GOOD. Also discover the key to being a great coach. Must BE YOURSELF and be CONSISTENT every day.
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