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5 Ways to Win the Mental Battle in Wrestling
September 29th, 2025 Every wrestler knows the sport is more than just strength, speed, and technique. Wrestling is a mental war—one fought through confidence, resilience, and the ability to execute under ...
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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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10 Signs You Need Wrestling Mindset Coaching Right Now
September 22nd, 2025 Every wrestler knows the sport is as much mental as it is physical. You can drill harder than anyone, put in hours in the weight room, and perfect your conditioning, ...
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The Importance of Confidence on the Mat: Wrestling Mindset Tips
September 15th, 2025 In wrestling, confidence can be the difference between victory and defeat. Two athletes may have similar strength, conditioning, and technique, but the one who steps onto the mat with confidence ...
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10 Qualities of a Winner in Wrestling and Life
September 8th, 2025 Winning isn’t just about medals or trophies—it’s about developing the mindset that creates long-term success both on the mat and in everyday life. ...
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Wrestling Mindset Parents Interest Meeting: Help Your Wrestler Break Through Mental Barriers
September 2nd, 2025 Is your child working hard in the wrestling room but still losing to opponents they should be beating? Do you see the frustration in their eyes when they freeze up ...
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A Personal Letter from Bill Bassett: Life Lessons from Wrestling and Family
September 1st, 2025 At Wrestling Mindset, we believe some of the most powerful lessons come straight from the heart of those living the sport every day. This summer, we had the opportunity to ...
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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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10 Lessons Learned at the NWCA Convention
August 23rd, 2025 The NWCA Convention once again delivered high-value insights for coaches, athletes, and parents across every level of the sport. From training tweaks to nutrition and mindset, the conversations this year ...
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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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Top 5 Preseason Mindset Mistakes Wrestlers Make
August 21st, 2025 Wrestling season is built in the months before the first whistle blows. Preseason is when athletes lay the foundation—physically, technically, and mentally—for the success they’ll achieve later ...
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How to Build Confidence Before the Wrestling Season Starts
August 18th, 2025 Wrestlers: Build confidence before the season with mindset tips, visualization, and mental toughness drills.
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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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Why Wrestlers Dominate in Practice But Struggle in Matches—And How to Fix It
May 13th, 2025 Why do some wrestlers dominate in practice but underperform in matches? Discover the mindset blocks that hold athletes back—and 5 proven strategies to compete with confidence when it matters most.
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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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