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…
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.…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsWritten by Coach Pat Higgins, Penn State Class of 2019 (Four Time Team Champions) A while back I wrote a very long detailed post about my experiences as a Penn State Wrestler. You can read that here: My Penn State Wrestling Experience but one of the purposes of this post is different than that…
DetailsOne of the first mindset red flags noticeable to parents and coaches is when a wrestler is freezing in matches or “big” matches. It is easily recognizable because the wrestler clearly has the talent or skills but does not use them on match day. The wrestler may wrestle at a higher level in practice than…
DetailsHelp! My kid needs mindset training but is resistant. Many parents have identified that the missing piece for their son or daughter is their mindset. They have the tools physically, they work hard but for some reason they are not performing up to their potential. Getting them to train their mind is pivotal because…
DetailsImagine a serious wrestler who said they will take the summer off of strength training. You would assume they weren’t such a serious wrestler since strength is a key component of a wrestler’s success. How much more important is a wrestler’s mindset? Most agree that the sport is 90% mental and even more on…
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