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Why the Wrestlers Who Stay Focused in Spring Win in Winter
March 9th, 2026 The season ends for most in February or March. Emotions are high. Some athletes are motivated. Some are frustrated. Some are exhausted. Most are relieved to have a break from ...
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Bo Bassett on How Wrestlers Can Control Their Energy Before a Match
March 5th, 2026 How Wrestlers Can Control Their Energy Before a Match | Wrestling Mindset Most wrestlers think they have a confidence problem. What they really have is an energy management problem. Before big ...
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7 Cardinal Sins of a Wrestler’s Mindset (And How to Fix Them)
March 1st, 2026 7 Cardinal Sins of a Wrestler’s Mindset | Wrestling Mindset Most wrestlers don’t lose because they aren’t strong enough. They don’t lose because they ...
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Live, Train, and Compete with Purpose (Or Lose to Someone Who Does)
February 26th, 2026 Live, Train, and Compete with Purpose (Or Lose to Someone Who Does) | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler trains hard. Every wrestler wants to win. But not every wrestler trains with purpose. ...
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How to Peak Mentally for States, Nationals, or Any Big Tournament
February 23rd, 2026 How to Peak Mentally for States, Nationals, or Any Big Tournament | Wrestling Mindset It’s postseason time — the moment every wrestler has been training for. The matches get tougher, the ...
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The Secret to Staying Calm on the Mat: Wrestling Mindset Tips for Nerves and Pressure
February 19th, 2026 The Secret to Staying Calm on the Mat: Wrestling Mindset Tips for Nerves and Pressure | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler has felt it — that tight chest, fast heartbeat, and flood of ...
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Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis | Wrestling Mindset Podcast
February 16th, 2026 Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis | Wrestling Mindset Podcast In this episode of the Wrestling Mindset Podcast, Gene Zannetti talks with Donnie DeFilippis, co-founder of Yale Street Wrestling Club, about ...
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From Fear to Freedom: How Wrestlers Can Stop Overthinking and Start Competing
February 16th, 2026 From Fear to Freedom: How Wrestlers Can Stop Overthinking and Start Competing | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestling parent has seen it: your athlete looks amazing in practice, but when it’s ...
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How to Help Your Wrestler Bounce Back After a Tough Loss
February 13th, 2026 How to Help Your Wrestler Bounce Back After a Tough Loss | Wrestling Mindset Every parent of a wrestler knows the look — the quiet frustration after a loss. Maybe it&...
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Postseason Do’s and Don’ts: How to Stay Mentally Locked In When It Matters Most
February 12th, 2026 Postseason Do’s and Don’ts: How to Stay Mentally Locked In | Wrestling Mindset The postseason isn’t just another tournament — it’s where everything ...
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12 Best Ways to Improve Wrestling Conditioning
February 9th, 2026 12 Best Ways to Improve Wrestling Conditioning | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler knows what it feels like to enter the third period running on fumes — legs burning, lungs on fire, and ...
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Why Mental Training Turns Good Wrestlers into Champions
February 7th, 2026 Why Mental Training Turns Good Wrestlers into Champions | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler trains hard. Most lift, run, and grind through endless practices. But the biggest difference between a good wrestler ...
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Why Training the Mind Separates Good Wrestlers from Great Ones
February 5th, 2026 Why Training the Mind Separates Good Wrestlers from Great Ones | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler works hard physically — early mornings, tough practices, endless conditioning. But at every level, there comes ...
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7 Ways to Peak Mentally in the Postseason
February 2nd, 2026 7 Ways to Peak Mentally in the Postseason | Wrestling Mindset The postseason is where everything counts — but it’s also where everything can feel heavy. Wrestlers spend all year training for ...
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Why Rest Days Are Just as Important as Grind Days
January 29th, 2026 Why Rest Days Are Just as Important as Grind Days | Wrestling Mindset In wrestling culture, hard work is everything. From early morning runs to late-night practices, the grind has become ...
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How to Stop Overthinking and Start Wrestling Freely
January 25th, 2026 How to Stop Overthinking and Start Wrestling Freely | Wrestling Mindset If your wrestler looks great in practice but locks up in matches, there’s a good chance they’re not ...
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5 Excuses Wrestlers Need to Eliminate for Real Growth
January 22nd, 2026 5 Excuses Wrestlers Need to Eliminate for Real Growth | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler wants to win — but not every wrestler takes ownership. The truth is, growth only happens when you ...
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The Real Reason Wrestlers Struggle with Confidence (And How to Rebuild It)
January 20th, 2026 The Real Reason Wrestlers Struggle with Confidence (And How to Rebuild It) | Wrestling Mindset It’s one of the hardest things for parents to watch — your wrestler who once loved ...
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Why Confident Wrestlers Fall Apart Under Pressure (And How to Build Match Confidence)
January 17th, 2026 Why Confident Wrestlers Fall Apart Under Pressure (And How to Build Match Confidence) | Wrestling Mindset It’s one of the most confusing experiences for parents: your wrestler walks into the ...
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Why Consistency Is the Most Underrated Factor in Mental Toughness
January 15th, 2026 Why Consistency Is the Most Underrated Factor in Mental Toughness | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler has heard it: “Be mentally tough.” But few understand what that really means. Mental toughness isn’...
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Why Long-Term Mindset Training Leads to Real Growth in Wrestling
January 10th, 2026 Why Long-Term Mindset Training Leads to Real Growth in Wrestling | Wrestling Mindset In wrestling, every athlete and coach understands that physical strength doesn’t come from one week in the ...
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Why Wrestlers Freeze Up in Big Matches (And What Parents Can Do)
January 8th, 2026 Why Wrestlers Freeze Up in Big Matches (And What Parents Can Do) | Wrestling Mindset Few things are harder for a parent to watch than seeing their wrestler freeze up in ...
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Why Wrestlers Lose Matches They Should Win (And How to Fix It)
January 5th, 2026 Why Wrestlers Lose Matches They Should Win (And How to Fix It) | Wrestling Mindset Every parent of a wrestler has said it at some point: “He’s better ...
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4 Steps to Jump Start Your Natural Energy
January 1st, 2026 4 Steps to Jump Start Your Natural Energy | Wrestling Mindset Every wrestler knows that energy wins matches. You can have the best technique, conditioning, and mindset in the world — but ...
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Live, Train, and Compete with Purpose (Or Lose to Someone Who Does)
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