How Meyer Shapiro Built a World Champ Mindset

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with 2023 U20 World Champion, Meyer Shapiro. Together, they discuss competing for Cornell University, the need for positive self-talk, and the importance ...

Partnership with NCAA Champion and World Team Member Vito Arujau

Exciting news on the mat! Wrestling Mindset is thrilled to join forces with NCAA Champion and World Team member, Vito Arujau! We’re ready to revolutionize the mental game ...

Chase Pami: Vegas Mindset

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 ...

How to Get Ready for Wrestling Season: 10 Ways to Win this Season

“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 ...

Anthony Cassar: Not Just Raw Power, Faith and Mindset

This 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, ...

Andrew Alirez Mindset

This 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 ...

10 Ways to Improve your Wrestling

Did 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 ...

 “Reset Button” leads to State Championship: Elevate your Focus and Resilience on the Mat

Third 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 ...

“Get your Mind Right”: How to Prepare your Mind for Wrestling

Most 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 ...

How to Overcome Wrestling Anxiety

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 ...

9 Ways to Prevent Burnout in Wrestlers

Wrestling 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 ...

Sport Psychology Techniques for Wrestlers

In 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 ...

8 Youth Mindset Tips

1- 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 ...

7 Ways Wrestlers Hurt Performance

As 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 ...

PODCAST: 7 Ways Wrestlers Kill Postseason Performance

We 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 ...

Freezing in Matches

One 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 ...

HELP! My Kid is Resistant to Mindset Training

Help! 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 ...

Why Summer Mindset Training is a MUST

Imagine 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 ...

3 Solutions to the Social Media Problem

Let’s start with the fact that social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) can be immensely beneficial. Not only can you stay in touch with old friends easily, ...

New Jersey Wrestling Recap

Why Should your Kid Wrestle?

Wrestling Mindset owners Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about why you should sign your kid up for wrestling and debunk the myths why kids should not wrestle.

How to Implement Goal Setting this Season

On this Mindset Monday, Jeff and Gene Zannetti talk about the best ways to implement goal setting in the new season!

Building a Winning Team Culture: Wrestlers, Parents and Captains

In this Mindset Monday, We are joined by coaching and leadership development expert, Pete Jacobsen, who we have worked with for the last several years. Pete is the head coach ...

Imagery, Visualization, and Affirmations

On this Mindset Monday, Jeff and Gene Zannetti talk about Imagery, Visualization and Affirmations! Tune in to understand what they mean and how can they affect you this season!