This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti visits Cornell University and has a long sit down interview with four-time NCAA Champion, World Silver Medalist & Wrestling Mindset Partner Yianni Diakomihalis. Together, they discuss his relationship with his father and how psychological warfare helped build his resilience. The ordeal of going through injury, surgery, and…
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,…
Ithaca, NY, August 24, 2023 – Wrestling Mindset, the globally renowned mental performance program specializing in wrestling, is thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with two fan-favorite wrestlers on the USA National team who are among the favorites to make the Olympic team. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the mental component of wrestling and empower…
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…
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,…
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 pre-match jitters, fear of failure, or performance pressure, wrestling anxiety can undermine confidence and hinder optimal performance. However, by understanding the nature of wrestling anxiety…
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…