Mitchell began coaching with the Bisons in 1996 as the Offensive Line Coach, a position Mitchell held until Brett MacNeil took over in 2002.

Head Coach Brian Dobie promoted Mitchell to Offensive Coordinator prior to the 1999 season. In his four seasons as Offensive Coordinator, the Bisons earned a 26–5–1 regular season record, a Can-West championship and a Vanier Cup appearance in 2001. In both 2001 and 2002, the Bisons had the top ranked offence in Can-West.

Prior to the 2003 season, Mitchell shifted gears and accepted the position of Running Backs coach. Mitchell added the title of Protections and Run Game Coordinator prior to the 2005 season.

Prior to the Bisons, Mitchell coached with former Winnipeg Rifles Head Coach and current Bison Defensive Line Coach Mike Watson and current Bison Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach Stan Pierre at Sturgeon Creek Collegiate, where Mitchell was the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, and offensive line coach between 1994 and 1996. In his tenure, the team went from zero wins to five wins and reached the final four of the Winnipeg High School Football League.

Mitchell also spent several off-seasons coaching with the under-19 Provincial Team, participating as a coach in the 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2000 Canada Cup.

Mitchell played five football seasons with the Bisons between 1989 and 1993. A four-year starter along the Offensive Line, Mitchell’s career included a Can-West Final appearance in 1991.

Mitchell earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Manitoba in 1994, and graduated with a Master of Public Administration degree in 2003.

Mitchell currently works in Federal-Provincial Relations with the Government of Manitoba.