The season is right around the corner, yet many wrestlers are NOT yet competing at the level they need to in order to achieve their goals this season. Many wrestlers are guilty of putting opponents on a pedestal, psyching themselves out, and wrestling scared. Stop trying to solve mindset problems with physical solutions. Attack the…
DetailsMy brothers Gene, Greg, and I had the opportunity to wrestle and have lunch with 2x NCAA Champion, Olympian, and Undefeated Bellator Champion Ben Askren. We discussed his Mental approach to the wrestling and MMA and what he believes separates him and other champions from the competition. Here are some Mental tips and common Mindset…
DetailsWrestling Mindset endorses 3 Pillars of Training. 3 philosophies to live by. 3 WHYs- Intensity, Consistency, and Constant Improvement. Today is the Pillar #1- Intensity. Intensity is performing at the highest level to which you are capable of RIGHT NOW. This is likened to the idea of always seeking the challenge. Compete with people or…
DetailsStop approaching your sport as a spectator! Players play, coaches coach, administrators administrate, and there can be no overlap in between. Identify your role first. You are a player, an athlete, a participant. This means you must think like a participant, not as a coach, not as an administrator, and certainly not as a fan.…
DetailsThis weekend I attended the Maryland Coaches Convention. During my presentation I was asked for some ways to help wrestlers in dealing with losses or setbacks. As a person who makes many mistakes, I have become very effective at recovering. Here is my mental edge: (1) Remember God has a plan for you that is…
Details1. He is Fanatical about Wrestling and Training. Before he stepped onto the mat for a clinic (A CLINIC NOT A MATCH), he warmed up hard for at least 30 minutes. He had sweats on and hit a full body warm up- pushups, lunges, squats, situps, supermans (lower back), and much more. He was pouring…
Details1. Never assume a certain level of Fitness/Strength. Zach talked about his experience working with Top HS, college, and World Class Wrestlers. You may assume they would all have a great foundation of Strength Training, but he has found that not to be the case. One benchmark Zach uses before focusing on weight training-Can you/your…
DetailsI am convinced that the greatest asset of Jordan Burroughs is his Mindset shaped by his Faith in God. Jordan wrestles in the moment, he is poised throughout his matches, he believes he will accomplish his goals, yet he is not afraid of losing. I believe that Faith gives you a true purpose in wrestling far beyond…
Details5 of my favorite & most effective tips to make you feel unstoppable before you wrestle 1. Drill hard with a partner for 30 seconds about 2 minutes before you step on the mat. 2. Do 2 minutes of deep breathing in a quiet room when you’re on double deck. 3. Warm-up with music that…
Details#42 ANXIETY AND PERFECTIONISM IN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS Gene Zannetti Master’s Thesis, Springfield College, MA, USA [email protected] Levels of anxiety can influence athletes in performance settings. Cognitive anxiety is the internal response of an individual to increased anxiety characterized by worry, negative self-evaluation, and negative expectations about performance. Cognitive anxiety has been shown to be…
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