

Wrestling Mindset
Wrestling Mindset
Welcome to the Wrestling Mindset podcast, hosted by the nation's leading authority on wrestling specific mindset training. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews with Mindset Mike & company, keynote speeches and mindset training with Co-Founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 34min
Flipping Out with Beau Bartlett
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Beau Bartlett.Together, they discuss how his father got him into wrestling at a young age and how he helped cultivate a champion mindset in him.They also talk about dealing with the aftermath of the National Finals, how even though the shot at the title is gone, all the other little battles matter and should be given the same focus, and his growing presence on social media, how it started and what content wrestlers should consume and what they should avoid.Timestamps:0:49 - Cultivating a champion for a young age2:22 - Dealing with the aftermath of the National Finals6:58 - Focusing on the little battles9:28 - Growing a social media presence15:53 - Recommended content for wrestlers20:20 - A future in coachingPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts.For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on-1-coaching/Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUIPodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestling-mindset/id959324864📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 41min
Mike Foca is a Disciplinarian
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Mike Foca, owner of RedNose Wrestling Club.Together, they discuss starting a wrestling club, the common club cultures, and what are the 4 rules of his club.They also talk about what fueled his original passion for wrestling, how he went about training his son, Chris Foca, and what young wrestlers should focus on in the summer season.Timestamps:1:36 - Wrestling club cultures3:45 - The 4 Rules9:47 - Chris Foca's training12:57 - What fueled Mike's passion for wrestling19:19 - The Oliver Ruiz story26:23 - Main focus for the summer seasonPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts.For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on-1-coaching/Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUIPodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestling-mindset/id959324864📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2024 • 58min
Settings kids off on the right foot with Ian Assael
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NC State Wrestling Director of Operations Ian Assael.Together, they discuss the common struggles most young wrestlers face and how we can help them overcome them.They also talk about how parents can help set their kids off on the right foot, how kids can deal with parents' unrealistic expectations, and why it's important to find passion in doing the little things right and love the fundamentals of wrestling.Timestamps:5:11 - How to help wrestlers overcome their struggles10:26 - Love the fundamentals13:13 - How parents can set them off on the right foot20:08 - At what point do we push them harder31:43 - Dealing with unreasonable expectations42:19 - Finding the passion to do the little things rightPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts.For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on-1-coaching/Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2024 • 23min
Lennox Wolak
Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Lennox Wolak.Together, they discuss being All-American at Fargo and Greco his very first year of wrestling and how that led him to Columbia.They also talk about intensity and understanding the positives and negatives that it brings, the technicalities of Judo and how they apply very well to Greco, and how starting wrestling in freshman year of high school and being fresh compared to others wrestling their whole lives can be beneficial.Timestamps:1:24 - Joining Columbia Wrestling7:26 - Technicalities of Judo in Greco9:11 - Pros and cons of intensity14:07 - Staying fresh and jumping levels18:03 - The impact of RTC20:40 - Prepping for the futurePlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on...Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2024 • 27min
Pat Lugo: Training with Spencer Lee for the Olympics
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Pat Lugo.Together, they discuss the process of starting a wrestling club and what are the aspects of wrestling that should be focused on and how some clubs fall short in some areas.They also talk about improving mindset over time, how it’s important to help your teammates reach their goals too and not just focus on your own, and that to become the best wrestler, you need to be your own best friend and toughest critic.Timestamps:0:29 – Teammates help each other2:00 – Starting a wrestling club5:40 – Clubs and their areas for focus10:50 – Improving mindset over time14:32 – Learning to let go17:09 – Being your best friend and toughest criticPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes. If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple PodcastsFor all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on... Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2024 • 16min
Bennett Berge Made the Long Drive to Pinnacle
Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Bennett Berge.Together, they discuss what got him into wrestling, how to balance energy on those 3-day tournaments, and what are the similarities and differences between various champioships.They also talk about the staff at Pinnacle Wrestling School, what are his plans for the off-season, and what it's like being coached by his brother.Timestamps:0:22 - Getting into wrestling4:01 - Pinnacle wrestling school6:20 - Similarities and differences in championships8:10 - Balancing energy on 3-day tournaments12:31 - Having a brother as a coach14:38 - Plans for the off-seasonPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on...Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2024 • 17min
Lachlan McNeil is an OG of the Diakomihalis Garage
Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Lachlan McNeil.Together, they discuss how having an Olympian father guided his path into wrestling and how, while still wrestling for Canada, he chose to move to the US for more challenging opponents.They also talk about his friendship with fellow wrestler Yianni Diakomihalis, the impact SEM Wrestling and, subsequently, the University of North Carolina have had on his performance, and he also gets into his father's opinion about how Olympic teams might not always have the best athletes in the country.Timestamps:0:35 - From living around the world to wrestling in the US2:15 - Friendship with Yianni Diakomihalis4:35 - A father's guidance into wrestling5:50 - The impact of SEM Wrestling6:57 - The coaching staff at North Carolina9:41 - Wrestling for Canada13:17 - An Olympian's controversial opinionPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on...Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2024 • 14min
Peyten Kellar Avenged 2 Tech Falls at NCAAs
Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Peyten Kellar.Together, they discuss the NCAA and how to manage energy levels during long tournaments.They also talk about growing up wrestling, what are the pros and cons of freestyle and how it can apply to other forms and that a key component of mental toughness is to not be scared of the outcome.Timestamps:0:32 - Thoughts on the NCAA1:48 - Growing up wrestling4:40 - Managing energy throughout a tournament7:12 - Don't be scared of the outcome9:39 - Pros and cons of freestyle11:13 - Supportive coaching staffPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com 🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on...Wrestling Mindset Social Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2024 • 22min
Jared Franek - The Journey from Tech Team to Iowa
Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Jared Franek.Together, they discuss joining the University of Iowa and the unique support the Hawkeyes provide. They also talk about starting wrestling at a young age, developing mindset over the years, and how to keep that mindset consistent no matter what you're faced with.Timestamps:0:26 - Starting at a young age5:04 - Joining Wrestletown Iowa7:14 - Support of the Hawkeyes10:01 - Developing mindset13:15 - Getting consistent results17:10 - Looking aheadPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com 🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on...Wrestling Mindset Social Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 40min
Growing Rutgers Wrestling with Scott Goodale and Donny Pritzlaff
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Rutgers coaches Scott Goodale and Donny Pritzlaff.Together, they discuss how Rutgers wrestling has progressed over the years, the battle universities give to recruit their chosen wrestlers, and whether wrestling is becoming more and more capitalistic.They also talk about how putting yourself in bad situations helps toughen your mindset, athleticism/technique and which is better, and how young wrestlers look up the previous generation as something to aspire to.Timestamps:1:28 - Rapid fire, pin or attack4:28 - Put yourself in situations that stink7:30 - Great athleticism or great technique20:46 - Is wrestling becoming capitalistic27:43 - Leveling up Rutgers wrestling program43:26 - Recruiting battles53:36 - The love of the fans1:06:22 - Young wrestlers idolizing the previous generationsPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on...Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📬 Contact us: mindset@wrestlingmindset.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.