This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NCAA Champion, 61KG World Champion, and Wrestling Mindset Partner, Vito Arujau. Together, they discuss details about his decision to not compete in the upcoming Olympics Trials. They also touch on looking to the future, having no regrets in the season, and the hopes of…
State College, PA – Wrestling Mindset, the Official Mental Training Partners of USA Wrestling, is excited to participate in this weekend’s Olympic Trials held in State College, Pennsylvania. Our COO, Jake Hunter, will present at the Silver Coaches College at the Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday, April 18, focusing on “Sport Psychology Training for Wrestlers.”…
It’s that time of year again! As the wrestling community eagerly anticipates the 2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals & Boys National Recruiting Showcase, one name is set to make a mark like never before: Wrestling Mindset. Where to Find Us: From 10/26 to 10/29, the Iowa Events Center (Hyvee Hall) in Des Moines,…
Greetings, Wrestling Mindset Family! This weekend, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be attending one of the most challenging preseason tournaments in the country, the Super 32. This esteemed event will be hosted at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 21-22, 2023. Super 32 isn’t just a tournament;…
Colorado Springs, CO – USA Wrestling is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Wrestling Mindset, the global leader in mental training for wrestlers. As part of this significant collaboration, Wrestling Mindset will be the “Official Mental Training Partner of USA Wrestling.” This partnership unites the preeminent wrestling organization in the country with a…
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 story on a recent Wrestling Mindset podcast episode. He recalls his son freaking out but then all of a sudden calming down and refocusing. He…
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 right?” “My kid needs to get his/her mind right” We get these questions all the time from wrestlers and parents. To excel on the mat,…
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 you. Refs will make bad calls. It is not your fault, but it is your responsibility to respond in a positive and effective way.…
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 cut any weight. Let them grow! The 5% Rule 5% rule never be cutting more that 5% of your walking around weight. Studies show…
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 is 90% Mental but we train 90% Physical that is a problem we need to bridge the gap. We can always learn. However…