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,…
Details“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…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsThis 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…
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