Wrestling Mindset

When the stakes are high and the pressure is on, how do elite wrestlers stay calm, focused, and confident? In this video, we break down strategies to manage postseason stress, maintain composure, and perform at your best when it matters most. Remember to use code "30DAYPODCAST" for $200 Off our 30 Day Mindset Transformation. This podcast is also sponsored by Eat Clean Bro, visit their website http...

On today's show we have St. Edward and UPenn grads, state champs, and NCAA Div I wrestlers Ben Hatta (EIWA Champion) and Yoshi Nakamura (2X All-American, EIWA/Penn HOF) to discuss the latest 4- part wrestling docuseries, Clash of Dynasties: St. Edward vs Walsh Jesuit. Hatta, has previously produced critically acclaimed wrestling documentaries, Team Foxcatcher (Netflix) and Angle (Peacock)- both wi...

2024 NCAA Runner-Up and Wrestling Mindset partner Beau Bartlett talks about wrestling's competitive spirit, why we love it so much, and how we can make a stronger impact on the next generation. Timestamps: 1:20 - American wrestling's competitive spirit 5:20 - Learning from your elders 7:18 - Why we love wrestling 10:38 - The rewards of working with young kids 12:32 - Listening to advice 15:35 - Ma...

Wrestling Mindset CEO Gene Zannetti talks with Pin Cancer Founder Dan Tramontozzi about how the wrestling community can help Pin Cancer and make a difference in the lives of those affected. Link to donate-  https://getinvolved.pincancer.org/campaign/641472/donate Pin Cancer website-  https://pincancer.org Timestamps: 1:19 - The origins of Pin Cancer 4:52 - Gaining perspective 7:50 - The...

Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti gives a masterclass in Japanese Wrestling. He explores the evolution from ancient Samurai combat to modern Judo, highlighting how these martial arts shaped today's wrestling techniques, the mixing of cultures when Judo and American wrestlers traded knowledge and techniques, and the philosophical foundations of Japanese wrestling, examining key...

Yianni Discusses What the Future Holds for His Wrestling Career. Timestamps: 1:03 - Looking long term 2:16 - How to stay mentally strong during recovery 4:48 - Always practicing 7:13 - Cornell's plans this year 12:04 - The inspiring stories about John Smith 15:21 - Helping other wrestlers Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes. If you want...

Fresh off a Super 32 Title, Bo Basset shares he tenacity about knowing when to dig deep, what he thinks are the top 5 high school tournaments, and much more! Timestamps: 05:56 - Knowing when to dig deep 08:11 - Dealing with facing your idols 10:28 - Top 5 high school tournaments 17:26 - Acting different in practice and matches 23:12 - Sibling differences 31:07 - Choosing schools as a top recruit P...

Vito Arujau is looking to defend his title at the World Championships. Listen to his thoughts and feelings before the tournament. Timestamps: 2:32 - Can't be 100% all year round 4:50 - Looking past the pressure 9:10 - Seeing big events as just wrestling 11:00 - Visualize keeping things together 16:00 - Giving mindset advice 20:27 - The challenge is our minds Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcas...

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Joe DeSena, Owner of Spartan, talks with Gene Zannetti about the new book he collaborated on, Extreme Balance: Paradoxical Principles That Make You a Champion  https://a.co/d/1L9D0oI . Together, they dive into some core teachings of the book: the mistake most people make is to sacrifice health and wellness first, how we need to shift from focusing on work-life balance to work-l...

Ben Askren and Spartan Owner Joe DeSena wrote a book Extreme Balance  https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Balance-Paradoxical-Principles-Champion/dp/1642011770  to teach wrestlers how to balance paradox to Succeed in wrestling and life. Timestamps: 2:15 - Living in a world of paradox 8:09 - The most common questions 12:30 - Balancing confidence and motivation 21:29 - Not following Iowa-style...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the founder of Functional Patterns, Naudi Aguilar. Together, they discuss how wrestling is more multi-dimensional and challenging than mixed martial arts. They also talk about how to deal with and even utilize the generational trauma that exists inside all of us. They break down common misconceptions about heavy lifting and sprintin...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Head Coach of USA Women's Team, Terry Steiner. Together, they discuss how the US Olympic Women's Team faired this year They also talked about their approach to the Olympics and what effect it had on the team, how country cultures play a role in wrestling overall, and they break down the performance and future potentia...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with legendary coach Tadaaki Hatta. Together, they discuss Japan's success in this year's Olympics and how the trend of their dominance could be seen from the previous Olympics in 2020. They also talked about differences in wrestling in Japan versus the US, what are the philosophies of the sport between the two countries, how the Olympic...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist Zaurbek Sidakov. Together, they discuss how Russia managed to standardize practice routines across the country during communism; even though this may have hurt innovative practice methods, it set values and goals for all to aspire to and strive for. They also talked about the difference between static stre...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, Dr. Jack Kruse Kyle Dake spoke about how he maximizes his potential through the theories of Jack Kruse on Quantum Biology (Light, Water, and Magnetism). Dake on Flo:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLGYJvHvWZM&t=347s  Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Kruse L...

Wrestling Mindset is the Official Mental Training Partner of USA Wrestling. Topics: - Breakdown of Mens Freestyle, Greco and Women's Freestyle Results - Success of Team Japan - Russia Out of Olympics? - Sebastian Rivera Bronze Medal and Coach Jeff Buxton Saves Day - Dake and Takatani Keep it in Perspective - Post Olympic Depression Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Nino Bonaccorsi Together, they discuss the challenge to get into team USA and how it can be more challenging than the Olympics themselves. They also talk about the effort he put into wrestling and how it's not just what we do on the mat, it encompasses every aspects of our lives. How important taking rest days is and being at peace...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Shayne Van Ness. Together, they discuss how you can improve your wrestling skills off the mat simply by shifting your perspective. They also talk about how he was cultivated into wrestling from a young age, how studying the ancient stoics and Greek philosophers can grow your mindset, which football skills transfer best to wrestling,...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Beau Bartlett. Together, they discuss how his father got him into wrestling at a young age and how he helped cultivate a champion mindset in him. They also talk about dealing with the aftermath of the National Finals, how even though the shot at the title is gone, all the other little battles matter and should be given the same focu...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Mike Foca, owner of RedNose Wrestling Club. Together, they discuss starting a wrestling club, the common club cultures, and what are the 4 rules of his club. They also talk about what fueled his original passion for wrestling, how he went about training his son, Chris Foca, and what young wrestlers should focus on in the summer seas...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NC State Wrestling Director of Operations Ian Assael. Together, they discuss the common struggles most young wrestlers face and how we can help them overcome them. They also talk about how parents can help set their kids off on the right foot, how kids can deal with parents' unrealistic expectations, and why it's important to f...

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Lennox Wolak. Together, they discuss being All-American at Fargo and Greco his very first year of wrestling and how that led him to Columbia. They also talk about intensity and understanding the positives and negatives that it brings, the technicalities of Judo and how they apply very well to Gre...

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Pat Lugo. Together, they discuss the process of starting a wrestling club and what are the aspects of wrestling that should be focused on and how some clubs fall short in some areas. They also talk about improving mindset over time, how it’s important to help your teammates reach their goals too and not just focus on your own, and that...

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Bennett Berge. Together, they discuss what got him into wrestling, how to balance energy on those 3-day tournaments, and what are the similarities and differences between various champioships. They also talk about the staff at Pinnacle Wrestling School, what are his plans for the off-season, and...