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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Coaching The Parents: Donnie DeFillipis on the Wrestling Mindset Podcast
August 25th, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Donnie DeFillipis about the role parents play in their child’s wrestling journey. Parents can either lift ...
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Wrestling Mindset Cheat Sheet: How to Gain the Mental Edge
August 22nd, 2025 Success in wrestling doesn’t come down to just strength, speed, or technique. The best wrestlers in the world consistently prove that the real difference maker is mindset. Mental ...
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Pressure Forward: Avtandil Kentchadze on the Wrestling Mindset Podcast
August 11th, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti sits down with World Champion Avtandil Kentchadze to discuss his pressure-forward approach to wrestling. They explore the key mindset principles ...
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Lasting Legacy: Matt Valenti on the Wrestling Mindset Podcast
July 29th, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti speaks with University of Pennsylvania Head Coach Matt Valenti about a historic moment for Penn Wrestling. Dave Pottruck’s incredible $20 ...
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Applying Pressure: Valentin Kalika on the Wrestling Mindset Podcast
July 21st, 2025 In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti sits down with US Olympic Coach Valentin Kalika to break down some of the most fascinating aspects of wrestling mindset ...
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Making Adjustments: Yianni Diakomihalis
July 15th, 2025 Yianni Diakomihalis opens up about his loss to high school standout PJ Duke at Final X.
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Pope Leo on Sports
July 7th, 2025 Gene Zannetti reads the homily Pope Leo gave on the Jubilee of Sports.
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Final X Recap
June 23rd, 2025 Wrestling Mindset CEO Gene Zannetti gives a detailed recap of Final X world team trials.
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The Chase: Josh Barr
June 9th, 2025 Penn State NCAA finalist Josh Barr joins the show a week before Final X.
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The Next Chapter: Keegan O'Toole
June 2nd, 2025 Wrestling, Faith & MentalityIn this episode, we explore the mindset behind success both on and off the mat with 2x NCAA Champ and Assistant Coach at the University of Missouri ...
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Pete Reilly's Balanced Approach to Wrestling
May 19th, 2025 Gene Zannetti talks with Pete Reilly about balancing wrestling with other sports, how coaches are raising people, not just wrestlers, ensuring that they have a real childhood, and preparing them ...
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Whatever It Takes: Keegan Bassett's Mindset
May 12th, 2025 Gene Zannetti talks with U17 Freestyle World Team Trials Champion Keegan Bassett about his recent victory, the perks of growing up in a wrestling family, what motivates him more than ...
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