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Bo Bassett on How Wrestlers Can Control Their Energy Before a Match
March 5th, 2026 How Wrestlers Can Control Their Energy Before a Match | Wrestling Mindset Most wrestlers think they have a confidence problem. What they really have is an energy management problem. Before big ...
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7 Cardinal Sins of a Wrestler’s Mindset (And How to Fix Them)
March 1st, 2026 7 Cardinal Sins of a Wrestler’s Mindset | Wrestling Mindset Most wrestlers don’t lose because they aren’t strong enough. They don’t lose because they ...
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Live, Train, and Compete with Purpose (Or Lose to Someone Who Does)
February 26th, 2026 Live, Train, and Compete with Purpose (Or Lose to Someone Who Does) | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler trains hard. Every wrestler wants to win. But not every wrestler trains with purpose. ...
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How to Peak Mentally for States, Nationals, or Any Big Tournament
February 23rd, 2026 How to Peak Mentally for States, Nationals, or Any Big Tournament | Wrestling Mindset It’s postseason time — the moment every wrestler has been training for. The matches get tougher, the ...
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The Secret to Staying Calm on the Mat: Wrestling Mindset Tips for Nerves and Pressure
February 19th, 2026 The Secret to Staying Calm on the Mat: Wrestling Mindset Tips for Nerves and Pressure | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler has felt it — that tight chest, fast heartbeat, and flood of ...
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Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis | Wrestling Mindset Podcast
February 16th, 2026 Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Donnie DeFilippis, co-founder of Yale Street Wrestling Club, about ...
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From Fear to Freedom: How Wrestlers Can Stop Overthinking and Start Competing
February 16th, 2026 From Fear to Freedom: How Wrestlers Can Stop Overthinking and Start Competing | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestling parent has seen it: your athlete looks amazing in practice, but when it’s ...
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How to Help Your Wrestler Bounce Back After a Tough Loss
February 13th, 2026 How to Help Your Wrestler Bounce Back After a Tough Loss | Wrestling Mindset Every parent of a wrestler knows the look — the quiet frustration after a loss. Maybe it&...
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Postseason Do’s and Don’ts: How to Stay Mentally Locked In When It Matters Most
February 12th, 2026 Postseason Do’s and Don’ts: How to Stay Mentally Locked In | Wrestling Mindset The postseason isn’t just another tournament — it’s where everything ...
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12 Best Ways to Improve Wrestling Conditioning
February 9th, 2026 12 Best Ways to Improve Wrestling Conditioning | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler knows what it feels like to enter the third period running on fumes — legs burning, lungs on fire, and ...
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Why Mental Training Turns Good Wrestlers into Champions
February 7th, 2026 Why Mental Training Turns Good Wrestlers into Champions | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler trains hard. Most lift, run, and grind through endless practices. But the biggest difference between a good wrestler ...
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Why Training the Mind Separates Good Wrestlers from Great Ones
February 5th, 2026 Why Training the Mind Separates Good Wrestlers from Great Ones | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler works hard physically — early mornings, tough practices, endless conditioning. But at every level, there comes ...
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7 Ways to Peak Mentally in the Postseason
February 2nd, 2026 7 Ways to Peak Mentally in the Postseason | Wrestling Mindset The postseason is where everything counts — but it’s also where everything can feel heavy. Wrestlers spend all year training for ...
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Why Rest Days Are Just as Important as Grind Days
January 29th, 2026 Why Rest Days Are Just as Important as Grind Days | Wrestling Mindset In wrestling culture, hard work is everything. From early morning runs to late-night practices, the grind has become ...
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How to Stop Overthinking and Start Wrestling Freely
January 25th, 2026 How to Stop Overthinking and Start Wrestling Freely | Wrestling Mindset If your wrestler looks great in practice but locks up in matches, there’s a good chance they’re not ...
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5 Excuses Wrestlers Need to Eliminate for Real Growth
January 22nd, 2026 5 Excuses Wrestlers Need to Eliminate for Real Growth | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler wants to win — but not every wrestler takes ownership. The truth is, growth only happens when you ...
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The Real Reason Wrestlers Struggle with Confidence (And How to Rebuild It)
January 20th, 2026 The Real Reason Wrestlers Struggle with Confidence (And How to Rebuild It) | Wrestling Mindset It’s one of the hardest things for parents to watch — your wrestler who once loved ...
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Why Confident Wrestlers Fall Apart Under Pressure (And How to Build Match Confidence)
January 17th, 2026 Why Confident Wrestlers Fall Apart Under Pressure (And How to Build Match Confidence) | Wrestling Mindset It’s one of the most confusing experiences for parents: your wrestler walks into the ...
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Why Consistency Is the Most Underrated Factor in Mental Toughness
January 15th, 2026 Why Consistency Is the Most Underrated Factor in Mental Toughness | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler has heard it: “Be mentally tough.” But few understand what that really means. Mental toughness isn’...
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Why Long-Term Mindset Training Leads to Real Growth in Wrestling
January 10th, 2026 Why Long-Term Mindset Training Leads to Real Growth in Wrestling | Wrestling Mindset In wrestling, every athlete and coach understands that physical strength doesn’t come from one week in the ...
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Why Wrestlers Freeze Up in Big Matches (And What Parents Can Do)
January 8th, 2026 Why Wrestlers Freeze Up in Big Matches (And What Parents Can Do) | Wrestling Mindset Few things are harder for a parent to watch than seeing their wrestler freeze up in ...
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Why Wrestlers Lose Matches They Should Win (And How to Fix It)
January 5th, 2026 Why Wrestlers Lose Matches They Should Win (And How to Fix It) | Wrestling Mindset Every parent of a wrestler has said it at some point: “He’s better ...
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4 Steps to Jump Start Your Natural Energy
January 1st, 2026 4 Steps to Jump Start Your Natural Energy | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler knows that energy wins matches. You can have the best technique, conditioning, and mindset in the world — but ...
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Business, Wrestling & Winning at Life with Lance Bachmann
December 30th, 2025 Business, Wrestling & Winning at Life with Lance Bachmann | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti sits down with entrepreneur Lance Bachmann for a ...
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