This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with National Champion Andrew Alirez. Together, they discuss how negative thoughts can creep up in even the best and most confident athletes, the importance of a solid routine before going into any match to prep you emotionally, and ultimately, how much you believe in yourself and…
DetailsDid you ever hit a plateau in wrestling where it seems like you’re stuck in a rut or that your hard work isn’t paying off? In this blog, we will discuss ten ways to smash through barriers and improve your wrestling quickly. Take inventory of your strengths and weaknesses. All too often wrestlers are…
DetailsThird 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…
DetailsMost 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,…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsWrestling is a physically and mentally demanding sport that requires immense dedication and perseverance. However, the intense training, competitions, and pressure can lead to burnout. Burnout, in the context of wrestling, refers to a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. It often manifests as a decline in performance, chronic fatigue, loss of motivation, and…
DetailsIn wrestling, your mindset, mental strength and resilience are just as important as technique and physical power. To excel in this demanding sport, wrestlers need to cultivate a strong mindset that enhances their performance on the mat. Sport psychology offers valuable techniques and strategies that can help wrestlers overcome challenges, manage stress, and perform at…
Details1- Stop cutting weight! They may win a few extra matches but burn out and stunt their growth in the process. Don’t do it! 2- Develop skills before learning tons of moves. Gymnastics is a great foundation for wrestling. Build strength, athleticism and body awareness before focusing on technique. Develop basic mental skills as well;…
DetailsAs 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.…
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We have one of the biggest weekly podcast’s in wrestling called Mindset Monday. Follow on YouTube: Wrestling Mindset owners Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about 7 Ways Wrestlers Kill Postseason Performance. Learn how to peak mentally in the post-season and perform your best! Timestamps 1:36 – Becoming too much of a fan 5:44 Focusing too…
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