Wrestling Mindset

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the great wrestling Olympian Barry Davis. Together they discuss how you can trick your mind into dealing with pressure, the importance of doing the small things right, and how to help wrestlers understand they aren't defined by what they achieve but by who they are as individuals. Timestamps: 0:41 - Greatness starts with the mind 1:...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with who many believe to be the best youth wrestling coach in the nation, Mike Krause. Together they discuss how getting you kid in early helps to develop a positive mentality for life, why coaching phrases are so important to motivate the wrestlers and how all techniques should be broken down and taught, no matter how difficult they may...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks about the aftermath of Fargo and your next steps going forward. He talks about prepping for next year now, the importance of putting your mindset on paper to have a clear visual, and how you can take your game to the next level. Timestamps: 0:30 Toughest tournament in the country 1:10 How do you get the next best thing 2:25 Put your mindset...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the coach of one of the most competitive schools in the country, Tony Walters of St. Anthony's on Long Island. Together they discuss coaching philosophy and athletic fatherhood as well as share tips on how to deal with the biggest fans, the parents. Timestamps: 0:48 - How to manage parents 10:36 - Your way vs. the coach's way 19:33...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the owner of NOVA Wrestling Club and Fortune 500 business man, David Swinger. Together they discuss NOVA's beginning, how the golden circle rule applies to wrestling, and what his vision is for the future. Timestamps: 0:41 - The Genesis of NOVA Wrestling 7:50 - The Golden Circle, begin with the why 12:30 - The Macrovision of Wrestli...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Bo Bassett. Together they discuss Bo's ''Machine Gun Mindset'' that's made him one of the hardest working young men in wrestling. They talk about Bo's Sunday Circuit videos, the importance of taking chances, and how we always need to learn and get better. Timestamps: 1:52 - Sunday circuits and more 4:01 - The importance of taking ch...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Olympian Colton Brown. Together they discuss the mindset needed to compete in an Olympic event, combining wrestling with judo, how the two relate to each other, and some necessary philosophies needed to coach both. Timestamps: 1:11 - Mindset at the Olympic level 3:23 - 100% Ready for any tournament 9:05 - How wrestling and judo rela...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Donnie D of the Yale Street Wrestling Club. Together they discuss Donnie's unique mindset on training, how important it is to know what you want as a wrestler but also be coachable, and the power of reversals. Timestamps: 1:40 Does the focus change once the season ends? 7:22 Donnie's Mindset 12:57 Being coachable and knowing what yo...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the man who trained all the Zannetti brothers, Eugene Lezark Jr. Together, we discuss coaching philosophies, what are the healthy green flags to look for that all great wrestlers have, and when it is time for kids to start making some serious decisions about their wrestling future. Timestamps: 0:36 - Coaching philosophies 2:55 - Wha...

This week Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti continues going through the ''Developing the Predator Mindset'' book. This week is only a small part of Chapter 2, Introduction to the Prey Mindset and the Fan Mentality. This chapter explains how those who follow the prey mindset focus on the uncontrollables in life rather than changing the factors they have power over. Timestamps: 1:27 - Avoiding...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Beau Bartlett. Together, we discuss some unique exercises for intense cardio and flexibility, the importance of talking to your coach, and having a mindset to actively learn something from every single match and practice. Timestamps: 0:31 - Tumbling for intense cardio 5:19 - Medicine ball exercises 9:37 - Drilling out techniques 12:...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with author and founder of Purler Wrestling Academy, Nick Purler. Together, we break down all things wrestling, from what age you should start practicing, the need for a systematic approach, the value of sports psychology, and more. Timestamps: 01:05 - when should you start playing sports/wrestling 04:56- what moves/technique to start wi...

Are you ready for success? This week Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti continue going through their best selling book, ''Developing the Predator Mindset''. This week is Chapter 1, Mindset Training for Success, where they break down long standing debates like the influence of spirit and mind in wrestling and should you work harder, smarter, or both. Timestamps: 0:26 - Gene reads cha...

This week Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with legendary wrestling coach and author of The Wrestling Techniques Handbook, Tadaaki Hatta. They discuss his journey from wrestler to coach, the benefits of learning judo and wrestling simultaneously, and the most common mistakes every wrestler should avoid. Timestamps: 1:23 - Bringing wrestling to Japan 3:30 - When to start learning Judo...

This week Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Penn Alumni Ben Hatta and Yoshi Nakamura. Together they discuss the history of Japanese Wrestling, the influences Judo has had on the sport, and the importance of discipline that has always been ingrained in Japanese culture. Timestamps: 1:18 - From Judo to Japanese Wrestling 4:56- Martial arts as a form of discipline 13:29- Yoshi's natu...

Change is inevitable, we can either focus on it, or learn to adapt to it. Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about the new rule changes for college wrestling and how to focus on implementing the new rules into your training to get ahead Timestamps: 0:29 - what are the new rules? 1:05 - what to focus on? 9:13 - Valentin clinic 14:35 - Joe Desena meeting 16:48 - Lough Derg Three-...

Breaking news, Spencer Lee is wrestling again and is entering the US Open. This week, Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about expectations fans have from their wrestlers and what an important role mindset plays so you don't buckle under the immense pressure. Timestamps 1:34 - hardest part of college wrestling is the mental part 3:11 - fan driven mentality and expectations 6:11...

Looking to win in sports and life? Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about their best selling book, ''Developing the Predator Mindset''. This week they are tackling the introduction, providing interesting commentary and useful tips along the way. Grab your copy today at the Wrestling Mindset website or Amazon. Timestamps: 1:15 - Gene reads Introduction 6:09 - Diving deeper int...

It's time to take initiative in your wrestling preparation and career. This week, Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about the importance initiative plays in developing a proper mindset as well as the opportunities that come from taking charge of your career and life. Timestamps: 2:45 - Taking initiative as a wrestler, coach and parent 5:16 - Information 7:32 - Opportunities 11...

Learning the mindset of champions. This week, Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti, break down interviews of NCAA winners. They discuss how to get an inside look at a champion's mindset, and also, how mindset coaching is becoming more prevalent and even necessary in order to win. Timestamps: 2:04 - Andrew Alirez "Character" 3:26 - Matt Ramos "Mental Reps" 10:15 - Vito Arujau "Worked o...

Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti recap the 2023 NCAA Championships. Topics include: - Should Spencer Lee have wrestled back? - It doesn't get easier- Lee, Yianni, Fix, RBY - How did Vito and Starocci dominate? - Aaron Brooks perspective - Wrestlers in Business network social - Mindset Training an "Imperative" with Poway and Coach John Meyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The postseason is over, and it's time to evaluate what happened and prepare for what's ahead. Wrestling Mindset owners Gene and Jeff Zannetti discuss ways wrestlers can follow through on their intentions for the off-season and how they can avoid all those empty promises. Timestamps: 00:40 - empty promises after the season 05:03 - accountability 06:00 - action plan 09:10 - evaluate your season Host...

What does it take to build a champion? This week, Wrestling Mindset owners Gene and Jeff Zanetti discuss in depth how parents can help teach their kids about having the right mindset to enjoy wrestling or any other sport, and not just be in it for the wins. Timestamps: 2:06 - keeping it all in perspective 7:02 - cutting weight 11:46 - skill development 18:53 - long term wrestling development plan...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and all the championships are in full motion. Gene and Jeff Zanetti offer tips to combat stress and stay level-headed during the post-season. Also, keeping their year-long promise and reminding wrestlers that ''it's just another match." Timestamps: 1:22 - Don't change anything 4:32 - Combat negative thoughts 8:03 - Energy management 12:09- 5 Minute Rule 14...

It's crunch time! With every wrestler getting ready for Regional and State tournaments, Gene and Jeff Zannetti share some peak performance tips to help you be in your absolute best mental state for the big dance! Timestamps: 1:28 - Keeping things in perspective 7:15 - Treat it like any other competition 12:22 - Off the mat 13:50 - Mindset Principle #1 18:04 - Accepting vs judging your feeling 29:0...