EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 26 MIN
The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey
from Wrestling Mindset
Gene Zannetti talks with West Essex Head Coach Michael Markey about why wrestling has become mentally heavier with social media and national exposure, balancing tough competition with building confidence, and why coaches need mindset training as much as their athletes.Timestamps:1:15 - How social media has made wrestling heavier4:37 - Balancing between testing and confidence building9:17 - Mindset as the edge when everyone has access to technique10:20 - Battling imposter syndrome14:22 - Staying current as competition gets tougher19:06 - Wrestling as a self-development tool, not just winning20:26 - Coaches need mindset training too24:11 - Forcing your goals versus their goals🎯 This episode is sponsored by:🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.comUse code MINDSET for 15% off your order💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.comUse code MINDSET25 for a special discountPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts.For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on-1-coaching/Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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