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May 20, 2025 55 min

Excellence Over Perfection with Coach Matthew Mitchell

from The Mindset Advantage Hosted by Mindset Advantage, DJ Hillier

Coach Matthew Mitchell is the all-time winningest coach in University of Kentucky women’s basketball history, leading the Wildcats to over 300 wins, three Elite Eight appearances, and securing SEC Coach of the Year honors three times. Known for his dynamic leadership and culture-driven approach, Mitchell built Kentucky into a national powerhouse during his 13-year tenure. After a life-altering brain injury and successful recovery, he’s returned to coaching as the head coach at the University of Houston, bringing renewed purpose and elite-level experience. Coach Mitchell is also the author of two best selling books including his latest, Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed Through Preparation. Topics -Lessons learned from a traumatic brain injury -Excellence vs. Perfection in coaching -Define success in coaching -Challenges that come with standout players -Teaching accountability in a team -The importance of honesty & optimism Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantage Purchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9Ud Follow me on Instagram: @deejayhillier Connect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com

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