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Why Parents Should Invest in Their Wrestler’s Mindset
December 1st, 2025 Every wrestling parent wants to see their child succeed — to step on the mat with confidence, compete fearlessly, and grow stronger through every challenge. But what happens when your ...
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Drill to Build Confidence with Eleazar De Luca
November 24th, 2025 Drill to Build Confidence with Eleazar De Luca | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Eleazar De Luca — founder of Dragon Wrestling ...
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Control What You Can Control: Where Champions Are Made
November 24th, 2025 In wrestling—and in life—so much feels outside of your control. The ref’s call, your opponent’s strength, the crowd’s reaction, even ...
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Controlling Your Controllables with Mike Monaco
November 21st, 2025 Controlling Your Controllables with Mike Monaco | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, host Gene Zannetti sits down with Mike Monaco, Head Coach at Woodbridge High ...
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Pushing Past Limits with Dan Roy
November 17th, 2025 Pushing Past Limits with Dan Roy | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, host Gene Zannetti talks with Dan Roy, Head Coach at Southern Regional High ...
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Why Every Team Needs a Mindset Coach
November 17th, 2025 Every wrestling team trains hard physically—lifting, drilling, running, cutting weight, and preparing for battle. But while strength, conditioning, and technique are emphasized daily, there’s one area ...
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Wrestling Mindset Tips for Parents: How to Support Your Wrestler the Right Way
November 15th, 2025 Wrestling Mindset Tips for Parents: How to Support Your Wrestler the Right Way As a parent, watching your child compete in wrestling can be an emotional experience. You want them ...
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Development Over Results with Kyle Kiss
November 10th, 2025 Development Over Results with Kyle Kiss | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Kyle Kiss — coach with the Scarlet Knights Wrestling Club (...
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The Secret to Building Confidence in Wrestling (Hint: It’s Not Winning)
November 10th, 2025 Every wrestler struggles with confidence at some point. Whether it’s coming off a tough loss, facing a higher-ranked opponent, or battling nerves before a big match, doubt can ...
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Team Over Individual with Billy Smith
November 7th, 2025 Team Over Individual with Billy Smith | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Billy Smith, Head Coach of High Point Wrestling, about ...
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Building Community at Home with Joe Lindenbaum
November 7th, 2025 Building Community at Home with Joe Lindenbaum | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti sits down with Joe Lindenbaum, Head Coach of Brick Township ...
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The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey
November 7th, 2025 The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti sits down with Michael Markey, Head Coach of West ...
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Optimistic Mindset with Kendall Cross
November 4th, 2025 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 ...
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4 Mindset Principles Every Wrestler Should Live By, Train By, and Compete By
November 3rd, 2025 In wrestling, the mental game often determines who succeeds and who falls short. While strength, speed, and technique are important, the mindset you bring to the mat can make or ...
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Why Sports Psychology Is the Missing Piece for Many Wrestlers
October 27th, 2025 When most people think about wrestling success, they picture grueling practices, endless conditioning, and technical mastery. While those factors matter, there’s a critical piece of the puzzle that ...
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Effort Over Outcome with Tony Robie
October 27th, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti is joined by Tony Robie, Head Coach of Virginia Tech Wrestling. The two discuss Robie’s inspiring story of ...
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Loving the Sport with Gianni Ghione
October 22nd, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti is joined by Gianni Ghione, Head Coach of Jackson Liberty High School Wrestling. The conversation focuses on the importance of ...
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Champ vs. Chump: Why Mentality Separates Winners from Losers in Wrestling
October 20th, 2025 In wrestling, the difference between winning and losing isn’t always about strength, speed, or skill. It’s about mentality. The mental approach an athlete takes into training, ...
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Why Mental Toughness Is the Key to Wrestling Success
October 13th, 2025 When people think about wrestling success, they often picture strength, speed, and endurance. But ask any coach, athlete, or parent who has been around the sport long enough, and they&...
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Competing at the Highest Level with Roy Dragon
October 8th, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti sits down with Roy Dragon, Head Coach of Ridge High School Wrestling, to talk about the evolving landscape of high ...
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Training the Mind with K.C. Wanamaker
October 7th, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with K.C. Wanamaker, Head Coach of Warren Hills High School Wrestling. The conversation dives deep into why wrestlers ...
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8 Sleep Tips to Improve Wrestling Performance
October 6th, 2025 Wrestling is one of the most demanding sports on the body and the mind. Success requires not only hard training and sharp technique, but also recovery. And the single most ...
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Building a Wrestling Legacy with Coach Matt Stanzione
October 1st, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti reconnects with longtime friend and teammate Matt Stanzione, Head Coach of Mountain Lakes High School Wrestling. The two dive deep ...
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5 Ways to Win the Mental Battle in Wrestling
September 29th, 2025 Every wrestler knows the sport is more than just strength, speed, and technique. Wrestling is a mental war—one fought through confidence, resilience, and the ability to execute under ...
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Why Parents Should Invest in Their Wrestler’s Mindset
December 1, 2025
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Drill to Build Confidence with Eleazar De Luca
November 24, 2025
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Control What You Can Control: Where Champions Are Made
November 24, 2025
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Controlling Your Controllables with Mike Monaco
November 21, 2025
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Pushing Past Limits with Dan Roy
November 17, 2025
