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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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Building Mental Toughness: Chris Wells on the Wrestling Mindset Podcast
September 22nd, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Parsippany Hills Head Coach Chris Wells about overcoming adversity, how social media is shaping young athletes, and why ...
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10 Signs You Need Wrestling Mindset Coaching Right Now
September 22nd, 2025 Every wrestler knows the sport is as much mental as it is physical. You can drill harder than anyone, put in hours in the weight room, and perfect your conditioning, ...
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The Importance of Confidence on the Mat: Wrestling Mindset Tips
September 15th, 2025 In wrestling, confidence can be the difference between victory and defeat. Two athletes may have similar strength, conditioning, and technique, but the one who steps onto the mat with confidence ...
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10 Qualities of a Winner in Wrestling and Life
September 8th, 2025 Winning isn’t just about medals or trophies—it’s about developing the mindset that creates long-term success both on the mat and in everyday life. ...
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Wrestling Mindset Parents Interest Meeting: Help Your Wrestler Break Through Mental Barriers
September 2nd, 2025 Is your child working hard in the wrestling room but still losing to opponents they should be beating? Do you see the frustration in their eyes when they freeze up ...
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A Personal Letter from Bill Bassett: Life Lessons from Wrestling and Family
September 1st, 2025 At Wrestling Mindset, we believe some of the most powerful lessons come straight from the heart of those living the sport every day. This summer, we had the opportunity to ...
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The Importance of Pressure in Wrestling with Coach John Azevedo
September 1st, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti speaks with Coach John Azevedo about the true vocation of being a coach, the critical role of pressure in wrestling, ...
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Development Over Results with Kyle Kiss
November 10, 2025
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The Secret to Building Confidence in Wrestling (Hint: It’s Not Winning)
November 10, 2025
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Team Over Individual with Billy Smith
November 7, 2025
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Building Community at Home with Joe Lindenbaum
November 7, 2025
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The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey
November 7, 2025
