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Wrestling Mindset
by Wrestling Mindset
Welcome to the Wrestling Mindset podcast, hosted by the nation's leading authority on wrestling specific mindset training. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews with Mindset Mike & company, keynote speeches and mindset training with Co-Founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Dumb It Down and Fight | Skylar Grote
Gene Zannetti talks with elite women's freestyle wrestler Skylar Grote about competing at Real American Freestyle against six-time world champion Adeline Gray in front of 12,000 people, how she refused to go in as the underdog even at a weight class above her own, the money in the bank analogy…
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Wrestling the Right Way | Joey Blaze
Gene Zannetti talks with Purdue wrestler Joey Blaze about the mindset shift from freshman year, where he put unneeded pressure on himself as a higher-ranking recruit, to reframing wrestling as something he gets to do rather than has to do, staying level-headed after big wins to avoid the high…
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NY State Finalist Bryce DellaPenta - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with New York state finalist Bryce DellaPenta about starting Wrestling Mindset after hearing about it through his uncle and cousin, how the predator mindset lesson from his very first call started turning him from a passive defensive wrestler into an aggressive one almost...
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OH State Champ Eddie Kessen - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Ohio state champion Eddie Kessen about starting mindset training skeptically at the start of his junior year after his parents suggested it, how the click came about four months in when he stopped comparing himself to others and started focusing only on what he could...
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OR State Champ Ryder Sprague - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Oregon state champion Ryder Sprague about starting mindset training after his freshman year when he was dominating in practice but collapsing in competition, how writing down his best moves and visualizing them shifted his confidence from blaming his skill to trusting it,...
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VA State Champ Emmons Tewalt - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Virginia state champion Emmons Tewalt about starting Wrestling Mindset the week before Super 32 his sophomore year after years of collapsing in matches he was dominating in practice, how results came almost immediately after the first call even in a season with 11 losses,...
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AL State Champ Noah Breeland - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Alabama state champion Noah Breeland about starting mindset training halfway through his sophomore season after his granddad saw it and signed him up, the adjustments he made senior year by changing his entire warm-up and preparation routine so he wasn't overthinking the...
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OH State Champ Nathan Attisano - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Ohio two-time state champion Nathan Attisano about joining Wrestling Mindset mid-junior season after realizing inconsistency was costing him matches he had no business losing, how the bucket analogy from his mindset coach Jonah changed the way he thought about tournament...
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The Recruiting Process Demystified: Kyle Kiss and Troy Heilmann
Gene Zannetti talks with Kyle Kiss and Troy Heilmann about the Garden State Wrestling Prospect Camp coming August 12-15 at Saint Joseph's Montclair, featuring nearly 30 college programs and top clinicians including national champions Darian Cruz and Troy Nicholson, why the camp is designed to…
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MT State Champ Cael Floerchinger | Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with three-time Montana state champion and Wyoming commit Cael Floerchinger about starting mindset training in eighth grade after struggling to treat every match the same, how three years of working on the process over results helped him stop holding himself back in big…
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Visualize the Hard Stuff | James Green
Gene Zannetti talks with World Team member and Virginia Tech assistant coach James Green about preparing for the World Championships after a season of injuries that made wrestling feel like the easy part, why he stopped visualizing domination and started visualizing the hard moments so nothing on...
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NCAA All-American Gavin Drexler | From the Lowest Seed to the Podium
Gene Zannetti talks with North Dakota State NCAA All-American Gavin Drexler about taking fourth at the U23 World Trials and rediscovering how to wrestle free when the pressure of placement is removed, how going up a weight to 149 as the lowest seed with the most losses of any All-American that…
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KS State Champ Brogan Monly | Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Kansas state champion Brogan Monly about coming back to Wrestling Mindset mid-senior season after early losses he had no business taking, how making the moment too big led him to wrestle not to lose instead of wrestling to win, the phone call with Coach Tillman the night…
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UT State Champ Uriah Anderson | Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Utah sophomore state champion Uriah Anderson about how the biggest shift was taking the pressure off himself and stopping the need to prove something to his parents, using a double handshake as his reset button between periods, and beating a returning state finalist in…
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Faith, Discipline, and the Road to Worlds | Wyatt Hendrickson
Gene Zannetti talks with Final X champion and World Team member Wyatt Hendrickson about why he said mindset was the key difference between making the world team and becoming a world champion, how deciding to be a national champion nine months before NCA's shaped every training decision that...
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Building a Hangout, Not a Factory | Jeremiah Webber
Gene Zannetti talks with Ohio club coach Jeremiah Webber about why wrestling pulled Jeremiah out of a tough upbringing and led him through the Marine Corps into a coaching calling, building one of the first freestyle and Greco clubs in central Ohio from scratch into a pipeline that has sent over…
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NC State Champ Jacob Hudgins | Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with North Carolina state champion Jacob Hudgins about two confusing midseason losses that pushed him to start mindset training just weeks before states, how playing it too safe and trying to protect an undefeated record actually cost him those matches, how staying calm while...
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Father First, Coach Second | Bill Bassett
Gene Zannetti talks with head coach and legendary wrestling dad Bill Bassett about why a relationship with your sons always has to come before results, how not every parent is built to coach their own kid in the corner even if they're a great coach for someone else, the importance of a wrestling...
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Ken Chertow shares his wisdom and experience
Gene Zannetti talks with legendary Olympian and camp director Ken Chertow about how he developed his mindset as an athlete through persistence and hard work despite not being a naturally gifted kid, what the biggest mental hurdles are for college wrestlers, why evaluating matches on process…
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NB State Champ JT Smith - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Nebraska state champion JT Smith about starting with Wrestling Mindset in eighth grade to fix a confidence problem that was holding him back despite having the technique and athleticism to beat top-level guys, how shifting from a prey mindset to a predator mindset…
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Jordan Burroughs: Parenting By Example
What does it actually take to sustain excellence for over a decade at the highest level of sport — and still feel fulfilled? Gene Zannetti sits down with 6x World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs for one of the most honest conversations in wrestling. Jordan opens up about his...
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TN State Champ Reed Loeffel - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Tennessee state champion Reed Loeffel about winning his first state title as a senior after joining Wrestling Mindset just two to three months before the tournament, how staying present and surrendering the outcome were the two biggest tools that kept him from choking on...
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US Open U20 Champ Ryan Burton - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Virginia Tech wrestler and U20 US Open champion Ryan Burton about winning the US Open after moving back up to his natural weight and falling back in love with the sport, how stacking small daily wins in training gave him the confidence to compete at his best, why writing...
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MD State Champ Cash Wheat - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Maryland state champion Cash Wheat about his three-year journey with Wrestling Mindset from a confidence-struggling sophomore to a dominant state champion, how building a confidence anchor using a simple leg slap helped him attack instead of hesitate, developing a warrior...
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Building Champions the Right Way with Ernie Monaco, Jeff Buxton, and Steve Rivera
Gene Zannetti sits down with legendary wrestling coaches Ernie Monaco, Jeff Buxton, and Steve Rivera to discuss the biggest forces reshaping wrestling today, including why parents treating coaching as a transactional service undermines everything coaches build, how the club hopping epidemic…
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MT State Champ Tegan Jones - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Montana state champion Tegan Jones about winning his first state title as a senior after placing fourth the year before, how four years of mindset training helped him through trial and error to find what worked best for him, why hearing "believe in yourself" from an…
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PA State Champ Chase Randolph - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Randolph about winning his first state title and then the US Open freestyle championship just weeks later, how mindset training helped him stop losing to kids he should beat and start beating kids he never beat before, why surrendering…
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Olympic Champion Jordan Burroughs - Wrestling Mindset Partnership
Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion Jordan Burroughs about the partnership between Wrestling Mindset and All I See Is Gold Academy, why mindset becomes more important as you get older in the sport, how youth wrestling is 100% mental because young athletes...
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NY State Champ Ryker Cox - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with New York state champion Ryker Cox about winning his first state title as a junior at 160 pounds, how working on his mindset helped him jump levels in wrestling by staying focused one step at a time, why his reset button became raising his eyebrows to mentally reset…
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MN State Champ Anthony Heim - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
Gene Zannetti talks with Minnesota state champion Anthony Heim about his dramatic comeback win in the state finals when he was down by two with his opponent in on his leg, how learning to relax and breathe through matches transformed his season after a disappointing start, why he developed a…
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The Weight Cut That Almost Ended His Career | NJ State Champion Greyson Pettit
Gene Zannetti talks with New Jersey State champion Greyson Pettit about his journey from freshman to state champion at 132 pounds, how cutting too much weight his sophomore and junior years made him hate the sport and derailed his postseason, why moving up to a weight where he felt strong changed...
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Father and Son Excellence with Nico and Dan Megaludis
Gene Zannetti talks with NCAA champion Nico Megaludis and his father Dan about their father-son wrestling journey, how Dan coached Nico without destroying their relationship, the importance of scheduling feedback instead of coaching in the hurricane of emotion after matches, why Dan never yelled…
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Pitbull Mentality with Georgio Poullas
Gene Zannetti talks with social media wrestler Georgio Poullas about his viral "Take Me Down Win $1,000" challenge series, how the Pitbull mentality his dad taught him drives his aggressive wrestling style, why he's never been taken down in hundreds of challenge attempts, and how posting content...
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Staying Calm with Cam Sontz
Gene Zannetti talks with three-time New Jersey state champion Cam Sontz about his overtime state finals victory, how six years of consistent mindset training eliminated his fear of choking in big matches, the role his pre-match routine plays in keeping him calm and confident, and why he dedicates...
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Visualizing Victory with Chase Karenbauer
Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Karenbauer about his journey from third place as a freshman to winning the state title as a sophomore, how consistent mindset training helped him internalize confidence and focus on his own attack rather than his opponent's, and why he...
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Staying Present with Finn Andersen
Gene Zannetti talks with Finn Andersen about placing seventh at states as a freshman, how wrestling mindset training helped him stop overthinking and wrestle with an open mind, his comeback win in the blood round, and why nothing has to be perfect to succeed. Timestamps: 0:33 - Reflections on...
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Machine Gun Mindset with Bo Bassett
Gene Zannetti talks with high school wrestling phenom Bo Bassett about being the only high schooler signed to Real American Freestyle, why his dad is called "the whisper," controlling the controllables in championship matches, and keeping Christ at the foundation while preparing for Virginia Tech...
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Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis
Gene Zannetti talks with Yale Street Wrestling Club coach Donnie DeFilippis about why kids need to visualize being in the state finals long before they get there, how parents destroy their kids' belief by talking negatively about opponents, and why making excuses for injuries turns losses into...
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Business, Wrestling & Winning at Life with Lance Bachmann
Gene Zannetti talks with entrepreneur Lance Bachman about why you become the average of the five people you hang out with, how he sold six companies for hundreds of millions despite never being a great wrestler, and why 99.9% of people criticizing on forums are stone-cold losers who've never done...
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Drill to Build Confidence with Eleazar De Luca
Gene Zannetti talks with Dragon Wrestling Club founder Eleazar De Luca about why cutting weight is overrated, how confidence comes from drilling proper technique, and teaching wrestlers to shoot to positions of strength instead of uncertainty. Timestamps: 2:40 - High school wrestlers focus on the...
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Controlling Your Controllables with Mike Monaco
Gene Zannetti talks with Woodbridge High School Head Coach Mike Monaco about kids wrestling to avoid disappointing parents instead of for themselves, how social media creates unrealistic expectations at young ages, and why there's no better feeling than being the underdog who lets it fly....
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The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey
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…
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Building Community at Home with Joe Lindenbaum
Gene Zannetti talks with Brick Township Head Coach Joe Lindenbaum about why kids and coaches change every two to three years, reframing nerves as excitement for competition, and building community to keep wrestlers home in your program. Timestamps: 1:55 - Weight cutting struggles and better...
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Team Over Individual with Billy Smith
Gene Zannetti talks with High Point Head Coach Billy Smith about overcoming nerves through deep breathing and relaxation, why team wrestling prepares athletes for individual success, and keeping fundamentals basic for 50+ years of program success. Timestamps: 0:46 - Struggling with nerves despite...
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Development Over Results with Kyle Kiss
Gene Zannetti talks with Rutgers RTC Coach Kyle Kiss about belief being the biggest battle at every level, why middle school results don't predict college success, and focusing on long-term development instead of immediate wins and tournament pressure. Timestamps: 1:40 - Building Triumph and…
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Pushing Past Limits with Dan Roy
Gene Zannetti talks with Southern Regional Head Coach Dan Roy about using hard training to build mental toughness, why kids need to understand the "why" behind their work, and learning that confidence issues made him a better coach for understanding his wrestlers' struggles. Timestamps: 2:59 - 23...
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Optimistic Mindset with Kendall Cross
Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic Champion Kendall Cross about breaking down opponents with sport intelligence, placing low value on failures to stay optimistic, and why being motivated to compete matters more than being the best athlete. Timestamps: 2:50 - Positive outlook and optimistic mindset...
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Training The Parents with Mike Foca & Donny DeFilippis
Gene Zannetti talks with coaches Mike Foca and Donny DeFilippis about why parents need to step back and let coaches do their job, the dangers of club hopping, and why customer-is-always-right doesn't apply to wrestling coaching. Timestamps: 1:43 - The difficulty of coaching your own child 12:28 -...
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Effort Over Outcome with Tony Robie
Gene Zannetti talks with Virginia Tech Head Coach Tony Robie about his kidney donation to an athlete's father, why effort matters more than results, eliminating the fear of getting tired, and how doing hard things strengthens your mind and spirit. Timestamps: 4:21 - What makes Virginia Tech…
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Loving the Sport with Gianni Ghione
Gene Zannetti talks with Jackson Liberty High School Head Coach Gianni Ghione about the importance of continuity in coaching, the value of genuine passion, and why wrestling may not be for everyone. Timestamps: 1:58 - Gianni's journey 4:53 - Upcoming season 6:00 - The continuity of coaching 9:36…
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Welcome to the Wrestling Mindset podcast, hosted by the nation's leading authority on wrestling specific mindset training. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews with Mindset Mike & company, keynote speeches and mindset training with Co-Founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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