Wrestling Mindset

Jordan Burroughs: Parenting By Example

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it actually take to sustain excellence for over a decade at the highest level of sport — and still feel fulfilled?Gene Zannetti sits down ...

TN State Champ Reed Loeffel - Wrestling Mindset Success Story

10 Jun 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Tennessee state champion Reed Loeffel about winning his first state title as a senior after joining Wrestling Mindset just tw...

US Open U20 Champ Ryan Burton - Wrestling Mindset Success Story

04 Jun 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Virginia Tech wrestler and U20 US Open champion Ryan Burton about winning the US Open after moving back up to his natural wei...

MD State Champ Cash Wheat - Wrestling Mindset Success Story

04 Jun 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Maryland state champion Cash Wheat about his three-year journey with Wrestling Mindset from a confidence-struggling sophomore...

Building Champions the Right Way with Ernie Monaco, Jeff Buxton, and Steve Rivera

01 Jun 2026

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Gene Zannetti sits down with legendary wrestling coaches Ernie Monaco, Jeff Buxton, and Steve Rivera to discuss the biggest forces reshaping wrestling...

MT State Champ Tegan Jones - Wrestling Mindset Success Story

25 May 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Montana state champion Tegan Jones about winning his first state title as a senior after placing fourth the year before, how ...

PA State Champ Chase Randolph - Wrestling Mindset Success Story

21 May 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Randolph about winning his first state title and then the US Open freestyle championship ju...

Olympic Champion Jordan Burroughs - Wrestling Mindset Partnership

18 May 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion Jordan Burroughs about the partnership between Wrestling Mindset and All I...

NY State Champ Ryker Cox - Wrestling Mindset Success Story

14 May 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with New York state champion Ryker Cox about winning his first state title as a junior at 160 pounds, how working on his mindset h...

MN State Champ Anthony Heim - Wrestling Mindset Success Story

11 May 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Minnesota state champion Anthony Heim about his dramatic comeback win in the state finals when he was down by two with his op...

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

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with New Jersey State champion Greyson Pettit about his journey from freshman to state champion at 132 pounds, how cutting too muc...

Father and Son Excellence with Nico and Dan Megaludis

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with NCAA champion Nico Megaludis and his father Dan about their father-son wrestling journey, how Dan coached Nico without destro...

Pitbull Mentality with Georgio Poullas

21 Apr 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with social media wrestler Georgio Poullas about his viral "Take Me Down Win $1,000" challenge series, how the Pitbull mentality h...

Staying Calm with Cam Sontz

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with three-time New Jersey state champion Cam Sontz about his overtime state finals victory, how six years of consistent mindset t...

Visualizing Victory with Chase Karenbauer

06 Apr 2026

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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...

Staying Present with Finn Andersen

30 Mar 2026

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Gene Zannetti talks with Finn Andersen about placing seventh at states as a freshman, how wrestling mindset training helped him stop overthinking and ...

Machine Gun Mindset with Bo Bassett

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Yale Street Wrestling Club coach Donnie DeFilippis about why kids need to visualize being in the state finals long before the...

Business, Wrestling & Winning at Life with Lance Bachmann

29 Dec 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with entrepreneur Lance Bachman about why you become the average of the five people you hang out with, how he sold six companies f...

Drill to Build Confidence with Eleazar De Luca

24 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Dragon Wrestling Club founder Eleazar De Luca about why cutting weight is overrated, how confidence comes from drilling prope...

Controlling Your Controllables with Mike Monaco

21 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Woodbridge High School Head Coach Mike Monaco about kids wrestling to avoid disappointing parents instead of for themselves, ...

The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey

20 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with West Essex Head Coach Michael Markey about why wrestling has become mentally heavier with social media and national exposure,...

Building Community at Home with Joe Lindenbaum

20 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Brick Township Head Coach Joe Lindenbaum about why kids and coaches change every two to three years, reframing nerves as exci...

Team Over Individual with Billy Smith

20 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with High Point Head Coach Billy Smith about overcoming nerves through deep breathing and relaxation, why team wrestling prepares ...

Development Over Results with Kyle Kiss

20 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Rutgers RTC Coach Kyle Kiss about belief being the biggest battle at every level, why middle school results don't predict col...

Pushing Past Limits with Dan Roy

17 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Southern Regional Head Coach Dan Roy about using hard training to build mental toughness, why kids need to understand the "wh...

Optimistic Mindset with Kendall Cross

03 Nov 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic Champion Kendall Cross about breaking down opponents with sport intelligence, placing low value on failures to stay o...

Training The Parents with Mike Foca & Donny DeFilippis

31 Oct 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with coaches Mike Foca and Donny DeFilippis about why parents need to step back and let coaches do their job, the dangers of club ...

Effort Over Outcome with Tony Robie

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Virginia Tech Head Coach Tony Robie about his kidney donation to an athlete's father, why effort matters more than results, e...

Loving the Sport with Gianni Ghione

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Jackson Liberty High School Head Coach Gianni Ghione about the importance of continuity in coaching, the value of genuine pas...

Competing at the Highest Level with Roy Dragon

08 Oct 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Ridge High School Head Coach Roy Dragon about the widening gap in high school wrestling, doing more than the top kids to clos...

Training the Mind with K.C. Wanamaker

07 Oct 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Warren Hills Head Coach K.C. Wanamaker about the importance of training your mind as much as your body, succeeding at public ...

Building a Wrestling Legacy with Coach Matt Stanzione

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti reconnects with longtime friend and teammate Matt Stanzione, Head Coach of Mountain Lakes High School Wrestling, to talk about the highs...

Building Mental Toughness: Chris Wells

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Parsippany Hills Head Coach Chris Wells about overcoming adversity in wrestling, how social media affects young athletes, and...

The Importance of Pressure in Wrestling with Coach John Azevedo

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Coach John Azevado about the vocation of being a coach, the importance of pressure on wrestlers and their opponents, and why ...

Coaching The Parents: Donnie DeFillipis

25 Aug 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with Donnie DeFillipis about wrestling parents and how easily they lift up or bring down their kids without even knowing it. They ...

Pressure Forward: Avtandil Kentchadze

11 Aug 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with World Champion Avtandil Kentchadze about his pressure-forward mindset, the training differences between the US and Russia, an...

Lasting Legacy: Matt Valenti

29 Jul 2025

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Gene Zannetti talks with University of Pennsylvania Head Coach Matt Valenti about David Pottruck's $20 million donation to Penn, how this will impact ...

Applying Pressure: Valentin Kalika

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with US Olympic Coach Valentin Kalika about how it's harder to shift from Freestyle to Greco, why a Greco wrestler needs to have a...

Making Adjustments: Yiannis Diakomihalis

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Yianni Diakomihalis about losing and how it indicates the need to revisit and recorrect some minor issues. They talk about go...

Pope Leo On Sports

07 Jul 2025

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Gene Zannetti reads the homily Pope Leo gave on the Jubilee of Sports. In his message, the Pope emphasizes the importance of perspective in sports and...

What A Tournament! Final X Recap

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti gives his detailed Final X recap, going through all the weight classes and breaking down the wrestlers, matches, and surprises as Team U...

The Chase: Josh Barr

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Josh Barr about his approach to life, how getting beat up on the mat will teach you more, which mindset to bring to which tou...

The Next Chapter: Keegan O'Toole

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Keegan O'Toole about wrestling through the season with an injury and his transition from wrestler to coach. They touch on wre...

Pete Reilly's Balanced Approach to Wrestling

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Pete Reilly about balancing wrestling with other sports, how coaches are raising people, not just wrestlers, ensuring that th...

Whatever It Takes: Keegan Bassett's Mindset

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with U17 Freestyle World Team Trials Champion Keegan Bassett about his recent victory, the perks of growing up in a wrestling fami...

The Path We Take: Michael Blanchard's new mindset book

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Zannetti talks with Coach Michael Blanchard about his newly released book, The Path We Take. They discuss how it's part Michael's origin story, p...

Valentin on Wrestling in Dagestan

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

USA Olympic Coach Valentin Kalika and Gene Zannetti talk about the differences in wrestling around the world. From the money to be made, to switching ...

Kid Dynamite Unleashed: Behind the Kyle Dake Doc

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Dake and Greg Accetta talk with Gene Zannetti about their newly released documentary. They talk about how it started, how being filmed can affect...

Dean Hamiti talks Oklahoma State and his path ahead

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Hamiti talks with Gene Zannetti about the NCAAs and what's next for him at Oklahoma State. He talks about the coaches there, his m...

Bo Bassett Reacts to NCAA Wrestling's Wildest Upset

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bo Bassett and Gene Zannetti recap this year's surprising NCAA outcome. They also touch on what Gable has done for wrestling overall, how to consisten...

What Just Happened?! 2025 NCAA Wrestling Recap

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about this year's unexpected NCAA results, discussing the least aggressive finals in a while, some unexpected politic...

Bo Bassett’s Parents Discuss Iowa Decision and Home Life with 3 Champions

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bo Bassett's parents talk about his recruitment process before finally landing on Iowa, what they loved about that college compared to the rest, and w...

The Deciding Factors that led Bo Bassett to Commit to Iowa

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bo Bassett talks about his choice to join the Iowa State Hawkeyes, what it's like to work with wrestling greats like the Brands Brothers and Alex Mari...

What It Will Take to Be an NCAA Champ this Year w/ Shayne Van Ness

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All-American and Wrestling Mindset Partner Shayne Van Ness talks about how useful smiling can be when dealing with pressure, that sometimes losing a m...

Postseason Pressure? Learn to Stay Calm and Confident

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the stakes are high and the pressure is on, how do elite wrestlers stay calm, focused, and confident?In this video, we break down strategies to m...

St. Eds vs Walsh Jesuit - Clash of the Dynasties

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we have St. Edward and UPenn grads, state champs, and NCAA Div I wrestlers Ben Hatta (EIWA Champion) and Yoshi Nakamura (2X All-Americ...

Beau Bartlett podcast

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 NCAA Runner-Up and Wrestling Mindset partner Beau Bartlett talks about wrestling's competitive spirit, why we love it so much, and how we can mak...

Pin Cancer with Wrestling Mindset

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling Mindset CEO Gene Zannetti talks with Pin Cancer Founder Dan Tramontozzi about how the wrestling community can help Pin Cancer and make a dif...

Secrets of Japanese Wrestling Revealed

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti gives a masterclass in Japanese Wrestling.He explores the evolution from ancient Samurai combat to modern Judo...

Yianni D is on the Road to Recovery

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yianni Discusses What the Future Holds for His Wrestling Career.Timestamps:1:03 - Looking long term2:16 - How to stay mentally strong during recovery4...

Digging Deep with Bo Bassett

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a Super 32 Title, Bo Basset shares he tenacity about knowing when to dig deep, what he thinks are the top 5 high school tournaments, and muc...

Vito Is Ready to Win His Second World Title

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vito Arujau is looking to defend his title at the World Championships. Listen to his thoughts and feelings before the tournament.Timestamps:2:32 - Can...

Frank Chamizo on Why People Can’t Take Him Down

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Extreme Balance with Spartan Owner Joe DeSena

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe DeSena, Owner of Spartan, talks with Gene Zannetti about the new book he collaborated on, Extreme Balance: Paradoxical Principles That Make Y...

Ben Askren on Balancing Paradoxes in Wrestling and Life

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Askren and Spartan Owner Joe DeSena wrote a book Extreme Balance https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Balance-Paradoxical-Principles-Champion/dp/16...

How Functional Patterns helped Kyle Dake with Naudi Aguilar

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the founder of Functional Patterns, Naudi Aguilar.Together, they discuss how wrestli...

Terry Steiner Recaps Team USA's Historic Performance

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Head Coach of USA Women's Team, Terry Steiner.Together, they discuss how the US...

Japan's Dominance in Wrestling at the Olympics with Tadaaki Hatta

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with legendary coach Tadaaki Hatta.Together, they discuss Japan's success in this year's ...

Exclusive Interview with Zaurbek Sidakov- The Mindset Behind Olympic Gold"

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist Zaurbek Sidakov.Together, they discuss how Russia managed...

Quantum Biology Science Used by Kyle Dake w/ Dr. Jack Kruse

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, Dr.Jack KruseKyle Dake spoke about how he ma...

2024 Olympic Wrestling Breakdown

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling Mindset is the Official Mental Training Partner of USA Wrestling.Topics:- Breakdown of Mens Freestyle, Greco and Women's Freestyle Results- ...

From Competing to Coaching with Nino Bonaccorsi

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Nino BonaccorsiTogether, they discuss the challenge to get into team USA and how it ...

Shifting Perspective with Shayne Van Ness

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Shayne Van Ness.Together, they discuss how you can improve your wrestling skills off...

Flipping Out with Beau Bartlett

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Beau Bartlett.Together, they discuss how his father got him into wrestling at a youn...

Mike Foca is a Disciplinarian

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Mike Foca, owner of RedNose Wrestling Club.Together, they discuss starting a wrestli...

Settings kids off on the right foot with Ian Assael

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NC State Wrestling Director of Operations Ian Assael.Together, they discuss the...

Lennox Wolak

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Lennox Wolak.Together, they discuss being All-A...

Pat Lugo: Training with Spencer Lee for the Olympics

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Pat Lugo.Together, they discuss the process of starting a wrestling club and what are th...

Bennett Berge Made the Long Drive to Pinnacle

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Bennett Berge.Together, they discuss what got h...

Lachlan McNeil is an OG of the Diakomihalis Garage

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Lachlan McNeil.Together, they discuss how havin...

Peyten Kellar Avenged 2 Tech Falls at NCAAs

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Peyten Kellar.Together, they discuss the NCAA a...

Jared Franek - The Journey from Tech Team to Iowa

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Jared Franek.Together, they discuss joining the...

Growing Rutgers Wrestling with Scott Goodale and Donny Pritzlaff

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Rutgers coaches Scott Goodale and Donny Pritzlaff.Together, they discuss how Rutgers wre...

Vision Quest's Shute on Nutrition and Handsome Tuesday Nick Suriano

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Frank Jasper and Nick Suriano.Together, they discuss how mind, body and nutrition all...

Kenny Monday on the David Taylor Takeover

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic Champion and Head Coach of Morgan State University Kenny Monday.Together, they d...

Looking at wrestling objectively with David Carr

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with National Champion Cavid Carr.Together, they discuss the benefits of looking at wrestling...

All-American Series - Antrell taylor

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Antrell Taylor. Together, they discuss the gri...

All-American Series - Jore Volk

13 May 2024

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Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Jore Volk.Together, they discuss the importance...

David Taylor Loyalty versus Business Decision

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling Mindset founder's Gene Zannetti and Jeff Zannetti discuss the biggest news in wrestling: David Taylor replaces John Smith and takes over the...

Teague Moore on Olympic Trials, John Smith Retirement, and Helping High Schoolers Choose Colleges

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Yara Slavikouski Learned Every Wrestling Move in Belarus

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Yara Slavikouski.Together, they discuss his move...

Luke Stanich Now Takes Mindset More Seriously

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Luke Stanich.Together, they discuss him being mo...

Olympic Trials Recap

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti sit down and recap the Olympic Trials which determined the wrestlers that will represent ...

Eric Guerrero Breaks His Silence on John Smith’s Retirement

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling Mindset gets an exclusive interview with Eric Guerrero, one of John Smith's best all time wrestlers. This is the one and only time Eric will...

Vito Not Competing in Olympic Trials

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NCAA Champion, 61KG World Champion, and Wrestling Mindset Partner, Vito Arujau.Toget...

Overcoming the Fear of Failure with Austin Gomez

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NCAA All-American, the great Austin Gomez.Together, they discuss prepping for the Ol...

Legends of the Mat: Jeff Buxton and Ernie Monaco Share Timeless Wisdom

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with two legends of the sportJeff Buxton is the head coach of the SKWC RTC, Team USA Mens...

NCAA Recap

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti gives a recap of the NCAA Tournament.He talks about the impact the tournament has on young wrestler...

Olympic Trials Mindset with Jason Nolf

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with three-time US National champion and multiple-time international medalist, Jason Nolf...