Bouncing back from an injury can be just as challenging mentally as it physically. Many wrestlers struggle with wrestling too tentatively and even scared after an injury. Many others tend to overthink the injury and doubt their ability to wrestle like they once did. Imagine being in the sectionals, a week before the individual…
Vito Arujau recently achieved the pinnacle of success by winning his first World Championship. His remarkable journey to the top offers valuable lessons in the power of mental training, visualization, self-belief, focus, and finding the balance between calmness and sharpness. Mental Training Leads to Consistency: Vito began his mental training journey a year and…
Helen Maroulis won her 9th World Medal this week in Belgrade Serbia. Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti breaks down her interview after winning a bronze medal. Topics include: 0:52- Helen loves being nervous 4:50- Not performing well when too relaxed 6:34- Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal and Performance 10:18- Yerkes-Dodson Anxiety Graph 16:44-…
Zain Retherford won his first World Title this week and Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti breaks down his interview after winning a gold medal. Topics include: Visualization Gratitude Penn State Perspective Video Review? Mental Resilience Cael Sanderson
Newly crowned World Champion Vito Arujau joins the podcast two days after winning his first senior world championship. Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti talks with Vito about our partnership and his mindset before and during the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Time Stamps: 0:17– Sport psychology interviews and visualization before Worlds 1:45–…
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with 2023 U20 World Champion, Meyer Shapiro. Together, they discuss competing for Cornell University, the need for positive self-talk, and the importance of having a reset phrase for those moments where the pressure becomes overwhelming. Timestamps: 1:13 – Transitioning from freestyle 3:20 – Mental…
Exciting news on the mat! Wrestling Mindset is thrilled to join forces with NCAA Champion and World Team member, Vito Arujau! We’re ready to revolutionize the mental game of wrestling and equip wrestlers with the mental tools needed to excel on the mat. Excited to watch Vito compete this weekend 🇺🇸 Here’s to a powerhouse…
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Coach Chase Pami. Together, they discuss the best ways to properly evaluate a wrestler’s capabilities beyond just the wins and losses, how even at your best, there is always room to change and improve, and they break down the struggles that all wrestlers deal with,…
“Proper prior planning prevents poor performance” Wrestling season is around the corner. Many wrestlers and parents are asking the question “How do I make this the best season ever?” The first thing to remember is that the two hours of practice time is only a part of your overall training. Here are ten ways…
Did you ever hit a plateau in wrestling where it seems like you’re stuck in a rut or that your hard work isn’t paying off? In this blog, we will discuss ten ways to smash through barriers and improve your wrestling quickly. Take inventory of your strengths and weaknesses. All too often wrestlers are…