6 Tips to Recover from Setbacks

This weekend I attended the Maryland Coaches Convention. During my presentation I was asked for some ways to help wrestlers in dealing with losses or setbacks. As a person who makes many mistakes, I have become very effective at recovering. Here is my mental edge: (1) Remember God has a plan for you that is…

Thesis Published – International Journal of Wrestling Sciences

#42 ANXIETY AND PERFECTIONISM IN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS Gene Zannetti Master’s Thesis, Springfield College, MA, USA [email protected] Levels of anxiety can influence athletes in performance settings. Cognitive anxiety is the internal response of an individual to increased anxiety characterized by worry, negative self-evaluation, and negative expectations about performance. Cognitive anxiety has been shown to be…

5 Lessons Learned from IOC/Save Wrestling Movement

1.       Constantly evolve. You can never rest on your laurels or assume you know everything. Wrestling cannot assume it is safe because it’s the oldest sport. Same thing goes for you, always seek the next level in technique and competition. Get better everyday! 2.       Don’t ignore your weaknesses. Wrestling must focus on promotion, inclusion, and community. The…

Consistency

The past few weeks, I spoke of fueling yourself with optimal fuel. Obviously, you must fuel with proper Exercise and Nutrition, but also Mindset. Your Mindset fuel is your WHY. WHY you want the goal that you set. Your WHY powers all the decisions you make and actions you take. Z-Fanatical endorses 3 Pillars of…