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The Offseason Is About Identity, Not Medals
April 23rd, 2026 During the season, everything revolves around results. Wins. Losses. Rankings. Seeds. Brackets. State podiums. That’s normal. Competition demands performance. But the offseason is different. The offseason is not about ...
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Pitbull Mentality with Georgio Poullas
April 21st, 2026 Pitbull Mentality with Georgio Poullas | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Georgio Poullas about his viral “Take Me Down Win $1,000&...
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The Subtle Ways Parents Create Pressure Without Realizing It
April 20th, 2026 No parent wakes up thinking, “How can I add pressure to my child today?” Most wrestling parents love the sport. They love their kids. They want to help. But pressure ...
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How to Build a Wrestler Who Competes Without Fear of Disappointing You
April 16th, 2026 Most wrestling parents love their kids deeply. But many wrestlers step onto the mat carrying something heavy: The fear of disappointing their parents. They don’t always say it out ...
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The 5 Things Every Wrestling Parent Should Say After a Match
April 13th, 2026 The match is over. Your child walks off the mat — maybe exhausted, maybe frustrated, maybe smiling, maybe fighting back tears. This moment matters more than most parents realize. What you ...
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3x NJ State Champ Cam Sontz - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
April 13th, 2026 3x NJ State Champ Cam Sontz - Wrestling Mindset Success Story | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with three-time New Jersey state ...
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From 9–1 Down to State Champion: What Reed Loeffel’s Run Teaches About Championship Mindset
April 7th, 2026 Every wrestling season produces champions. What it does not always produce are teachable moments about the psychology behind championship performance. A recent NewsChannel5 feature by Brian McKeegan highlights the senior ...
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Pennsylvania State Champ Chase Karenbauer - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
April 6th, 2026 Pennsylvania State Champ Chase Karenbauer - Wrestling Mindset Success Story | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Karenbauer ...
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Sleep Optimization for Wrestlers: The Competitive Edge Most Athletes Ignore
April 6th, 2026 Wrestlers obsess over drilling. They track conditioning. They monitor weight. They lift, run, grind, recover. But many ignore the most powerful legal performance enhancer available to them. Sleep. Not just “...
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The Parent Mindset: How to Support Your Wrestler the Right Way
April 1st, 2026 Wrestling is demanding. It challenges athletes physically, emotionally, and mentally. But here’s something many people overlook: The parent’s mindset often determines the athlete’s mindset. At Wrestling Mindset, ...
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Freshman Finn Andersen - Wrestling Mindset Success Story
March 30th, 2026 Freshman Finn Andersen - Wrestling Mindset Success Story | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Finn Andersen about placing seventh at states ...
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From Youth to High School: How the Parent Role Must Evolve
March 30th, 2026 The role of a wrestling parent at age eight is not the same as the role at age sixteen. But many parents never consciously adjust. In youth wrestling, high involvement ...
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The Car Ride Home: What Your Wrestler Is Really Thinking After a Loss
March 26th, 2026 The match ends. The whistle blows. The referee raises the other kid’s hand. Your wrestler walks off the mat. Now comes one of the most important moments of the ...
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Recognizing an Undefeated Season — And the Mindset Behind It
March 23rd, 2026 It’s always exciting to see a wrestler cap off a high school career with a state championship. It’s even more impressive when that season ends 61-0. ...
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Machine Gun Mindset with Bo Bassett
March 23rd, 2026 Machine Gun Mindset with Bo Bassett | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with high school wrestling phenom Bo Bassett about being the ...
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When Support Turns Into Pressure: A Hard Conversation for Wrestling Parents
March 22nd, 2026 Most wrestling parents are deeply committed. You drive to practices, travel to tournaments, invest financially, and rearrange your schedule around your child’s season. Your support is real, and your ...
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Cheer Loud, Love Louder: How to Be a Wrestling Parent Your Athlete Feels Safe With
March 19th, 2026 Wrestling is intense. It’s one-on-one. It’s emotional. It’s public. There’s nowhere to hide when things go wrong. That’s exactly why ...
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Why We’re Grateful for the Coverage: “Mindset Training Fuels Top Wrestlers”
March 18th, 2026 When a major outlet shines a spotlight on the mental side of wrestling, it matters. The recent Yahoo Sports article, “Mindset Training Fuels Top Wrestlers in Pennsylvania and Beyond&...
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The Silent Killer in March: Mental Fatigue No One Talks About
March 16th, 2026 By the time March hits, most wrestlers aren’t physically exhausted. They’re mentally drained. The practices have stacked up. The weight cuts have stacked up. The expectations ...
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Why Spring Is the Most Important 90 Days for a Wrestler’s Mental Growth
March 12th, 2026 The season just ended. Some wrestlers are motivated. Some are frustrated. Some are relieved. Some are already drifting. But whether the year ended in a state medal or a disappointing ...
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Why the Wrestlers Who Stay Focused in Spring Win in Winter
March 9th, 2026 The season ends for most in February or March. Emotions are high. Some athletes are motivated. Some are frustrated. Some are exhausted. Most are relieved to have a break from ...
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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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