Newly crowned World Champion Vito Arujau joins the podcast two days after winning his first senior world championship. Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti talks with Vito about our partnership and his mindset before and during the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Time Stamps: 0:17– Sport psychology interviews and visualization before Worlds 1:45–…
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Coach Chase Pami. Together, they discuss the best ways to properly evaluate a wrestler’s capabilities beyond just the wins and losses, how even at your best, there is always room to change and improve, and they break down the struggles that all wrestlers deal with,…
“Proper prior planning prevents poor performance” Wrestling season is around the corner. Many wrestlers and parents are asking the question “How do I make this the best season ever?” The first thing to remember is that the two hours of practice time is only a part of your overall training. Here are ten ways…
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the great Anthony Cassar (NCAA Champion and MMA fighter). Together, they discuss how being open helped form his winning mindset, the struggle of catching up to others, and how faith can act as a driving force to greatness in wrestling. Timestamps: 0:36 – The…
Did 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…
Most 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,…
We 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…
In 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…