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.

  1. 28 APR

    The Weight Cut That Almost Ended His Career | NJ State Champion Greyson Pettit

    Gene Zannetti talks with New Jersey State champion Greyson Pettit about his journey from freshman to state champion at 132 pounds, how cutting too much weight his sophomore and junior years made him hate the sport and derailed his postseason, why moving up to a weight where he felt strong changed everything, the recurring dream he had three times before winning states as a 21 seed, and how he developed his own reset button using three deep breaths to stay calm between every break in the action. Timestamps: 1:15 - Cutting weight brought him to a dark place 4:46 - Grade 2 ACL tear ended his junior year 7:18 - The difference between discipline and cutting weight 10:43 - Seeded 21st at the state tournament 13:53 - The recurring dream 16:08 - Staying focused on the next match only 17:47 - Developing his own reset button without knowing it 22:06 - Staying locked in 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  2. 27 APR

    Father and Son Excellence with Nico and Dan Megaludis

    Gene Zannetti talks with NCAA champion Nico Megaludis and his father Dan about their father-son wrestling journey, how Dan coached Nico without destroying their relationship, the importance of scheduling feedback instead of coaching in the hurricane of emotion after matches, why Dan never yelled at Nico in the hallways, how faith helped Nico finally win his national title as a senior, and the parallel between creating wealth and playing offense while protecting it is playing defense. Timestamps: 5:27 - Dan's wrestling background and starting Nico young 10:43 - Visualizing the Olympic finals in basement tournaments 17:47 - Forcing Nico to learn leg attacks at age eight 20:30 - Separating wrestling and family time 24:12 - Scheduling feedback days 30:17 - Making NCAA finals as a true freshman 31:52 - First match realizing someone was actually better 47:19 - Finding peace through faith in his senior year 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 7min
  3. 21 APR

    Pitbull Mentality with Georgio Poullas

    Gene Zannetti talks with social media wrestler Georgio Poullas about his viral "Take Me Down Win $1,000" challenge series, how the Pitbull mentality his dad taught him drives his aggressive wrestling style, why he's never been taken down in hundreds of challenge attempts, and how posting content every single day of the year is the key to building a following and promoting wrestling to the mainstream. Timestamps: 3:19 - How the Take Me Down $1,000 Challenge started 11:40 - Pitbull mentality and mental preparation 13:13 - Keeping it technical and respectful in challenges 18:24 - Promoting wrestling and inspiring new wrestlers 20:25 - Pre-match routine vs challenge mindset 22:15 - Dad's influence and bodybuilding background 25:25 - Training routine and sport-specific workouts 31:47 - Advice for growing a social media following 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  4. 13 APR

    Staying Calm with Cam Sontz

    Gene Zannetti talks with three-time New Jersey state champion Cam Sontz about his overtime state finals victory, how six years of consistent mindset training eliminated his fear of choking in big matches, the role his pre-match routine plays in keeping him calm and confident, and why he dedicates his wrestling career to his brother Kieran who is battling cancer. Timestamps: 1:36 - Team culture at Delbarton 4:05 - Coach's impact and preparation style 8:04 - State finals breakdown and staying calm 12:46 - Losing big matches before mindset training 14:26 - Mindset as part of training 15:08 - Committing to Lehigh University 19:41 - Family support 26:53 - Pressure of going for a fourth state title 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse 🎧 Listen to our podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  5. 6 APR

    Visualizing Victory with Chase Karenbauer

    Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Karenbauer about his journey from third place as a freshman to winning the state title as a sophomore, how consistent mindset training helped him internalize confidence and focus on his own attack rather than his opponent's, and why he visualized the state finals match for weeks before it happened. Timestamps: 1:30 - Journey from third place freshman year to state champion 4:06 - Getting a new mindset coach and building a friendship 6:14 - Pre match routine visualization and repetition 7:05 - Breaking down the state finals match 12:19 - Focus on your attack not your opponent's 14:02 - Internalizing mindset lessons over time 16:08 - Talking about mindset publicly in the article 18:26 - Long term goals and college plans 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse 🎧 Listen to our podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  6. 30 MAR

    Staying Present with Finn Andersen

    Gene Zannetti talks with Finn Andersen about placing seventh at states as a freshman, how wrestling mindset training helped him stop overthinking and wrestle with an open mind, his comeback win in the blood round, and why nothing has to be perfect to succeed. Timestamps: 0:33 - Reflections on freshman year at Delbarton 2:14 - Overthinking in middle school vs. open mindset now 3:09 - Predator mindset and letting go of perfection 5:07 - Adapting to high school wrestling mentally 6:37 - State tournament weekend breakdown 8:05 - Staying calm in the comeback blood round match 10:02 - Digging deep for 7th place match 11:03 - Freestyle plans and staying ready 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse 🎧 Listen to our podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  7. 23 FEB

    Machine Gun Mindset with Bo Bassett

    Gene Zannetti talks with high school wrestling phenom Bo Bassett about being the only high schooler signed to Real American Freestyle, why his dad is called "the whisper," controlling the controllables in championship matches, and keeping Christ at the foundation while preparing for Virginia Tech and chasing Olympic dreams. Timestamps: 2:47 - The only high school wrestler signed to Real American Freestyle 9:43 - Controlling the controllables: run back to center, body language, attack rate 11:53 - Pre-match routine stays the same in high school, college, or professional level 14:45 - My energy scale: I need to be at a 7, ready to roll from first whistle 18:13 - Outside noise on social media, turn negativity into motivation 21:21 - Ready for a war every single match, no matter the opponent 26:00 - A setback sets you up for your greatest comeback 28:35 - Energy management watching your brother wrestle before your match 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse 🎧 Listen to our podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  8. 16 FEB

    Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis

    Gene Zannetti talks with Yale Street Wrestling Club coach Donnie DeFilippis about why kids need to visualize being in the state finals long before they get there, how parents destroy their kids' belief by talking negatively about opponents, and why making excuses for injuries turns losses into crutches instead of learning opportunities. Timestamps: 5:39 - Visualization is so important 6:37 - Envisioned myself in the state finals for over a year as a freshman 17:47 - If you don't really believe in your kid, how do you expect him to believe in himself 20:33 - Set your goals high; coming up short, you've still won 21:34 - Making excuses about injuries 35:07 - Imagine writing your own movie, you'd pick the toughest road and win 42:16 - The difference between hurt and injured 55:00 - You're gonna miss these moments, don't focus only on winning and losing 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please 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 Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse 🎧 Listen to our podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

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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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