How Meyer Shapiro Built a World Champ Mindset

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 ...

Partnership with NCAA Champion and World Team Member Vito Arujau

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 ...

Chase Pami: Vegas Mindset

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 ...

How to Get Ready for Wrestling Season: 10 Ways to Win this Season

“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 ...

10 Ways to Improve your Wrestling

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 ...

 “Reset Button” leads to State Championship: Elevate your Focus and Resilience on the Mat

Third period, state semi-finals, down by one point with seven seconds left. This is the predicament Liam Gil-Swiger found himself in this past February. His father David Swiger recounts the ...

“Get your Mind Right”: How to Prepare your Mind for Wrestling

Most wrestlers and parents learn quickly how important the mental aspect of wrestling is very quickly. The hard part is what do about it. “How do I get my mind ...

How to Overcome Wrestling Anxiety

We get this question from wrestlers, parents and coaches constantly. Wrestling anxiety can be a significant hurdle for many wrestlers, hindering their performance and enjoyment of the sport. Whether it's ...

9 Ways to Prevent Burnout in Wrestlers

Wrestling is a physically and mentally demanding sport that requires immense dedication and perseverance. However, the intense training, competitions, and pressure can lead to burnout. Burnout, in the context of ...

Sport Psychology Techniques for Wrestlers

In wrestling, your mindset, mental strength and resilience are just as important as technique and physical power. To excel in this demanding sport, wrestlers need to cultivate a strong mindset ...

8 Youth Mindset Tips

1- Stop cutting weight!  They may win a few extra matches but burn out and stunt their growth in the process. Don’t do it! 2- Develop skills ...

7 Ways Wrestlers Hurt Performance

As we get in to crunch time of the season, here are 7 ways that wrestlers are hurting their performance.   Blaming the referee or making excuses. This will never help ...

PODCAST: 7 Ways Wrestlers Kill Postseason Performance

We have one of the biggest weekly podcast’s in wrestling called Mindset Monday. Follow on YouTube: Wrestling Mindset owners Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about 7 Ways Wrestlers Kill ...

Freezing in Matches

One of the first mindset red flags noticeable to parents and coaches is when a wrestler is freezing in matches or “big” matches. It is easily recognizable because ...

HELP! My Kid is Resistant to Mindset Training

Help! My kid needs mindset training but is resistant.  Many parents have identified that the missing piece for their son or daughter is their mindset. They have the tools ...

Why Summer Mindset Training is a MUST

Imagine a serious wrestler who said they will take the summer off of strength training. You would assume they weren’t such a serious wrestler since strength is a ...

3 Solutions to the Social Media Problem

Let’s start with the fact that social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) can be immensely beneficial. Not only can you stay in touch with old friends easily, ...

New Jersey Wrestling Recap

Benefits of Wrestling

5. Reasons Wrestling is Beneficial 1. Wrestling is Human Nature One of the oldest and toughest sports. Wrestling has been the truest competitions ever. It is you vs your opponent. Lifestyle for ...

Why Should your Kid Wrestle?

Why Should your Kid Wrestle? Top 10 reasons for Youth Wrestling Because it is fun. Improve Skills Stay in shape Do something you are good at Excitement in Competition Exercise and ...

Mindset of Weight Cutting

How much weight should I cut? Depends on Age, Body Fat, and what your ultimate goal is. The general rule not that much weight. Rec or youth wrestlers should not ...

What not to do when coaching mental game

Learn some useful tips and implement it for this upcoming wrestling season. What not to do when coaching mental game. 1. Not Doing Mindset Training at All. When we say it ...

10 Back to School Mindset Tips

1. Make sure the teacher knows you care Dedication and urgency. Make sure your teacher/professor knows who you are and what your goals are this school year. Show that you ...

Mindset Plan of Life

Click here to Download The Mindset Plan of Life  To maximize success, Mindset Training must become a part of your life- just life brushing your teeth or taking a ...