This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NCAA Runner Up 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, and how even though the that 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 ..read more

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sit downs with his former college wrestling coach and former teammate, University of Pennsylvania head coaches Roger Reina and Matt Valenti.   Together, they discuss the Penn Ecosystem, cultivating leaders, the 5 core values of Penn Wrestling, the impact of Jordan Burroughs, Brandon Slay and the PRTC, building confidence and resilience in young athletes and much more.   Timestamps: 5:35 – Amazing wrestlers in the room- Jordan Burroughs, Brandon Slay, Joey Mckenna, etc. 8:33 – The Penn “Ecosystem” 10:03 – Beat the Streets Philly foun ..read more

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti enjoys the outdoors with Vito Arujau and Yianni Diakomihalis.   Together, they have a fun game of either/or and discuss what the different types of focus are, who they would like to wrestle. They also talk about the mental requirements for the Olympics and who is, pound-for-pound, the best wrestler out there today.   Timestamps: 0:16 – Strength or speed 2:45 – One person in history you’d want to wrestle 7:15 – Different types of focus 9:16 – Wrestling overseas 14:32 – Pound-for-pound best wrestler 16:55 – The Olympics are all mental ..read more

State College, PA – June 11, 2024 – Wrestling Mindset, the leading provider of mental performance training for wrestlers, proudly announces its partnership with Penn State wrestling standouts Beau Bartlett and Shayne Van Ness. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to help athletes achieve peak mental and physical performance.   Beau Bartlett, a 2x All-American and National Runner-Up, boasts an impressive record as a 4x National Prep Champion. His teammate, Shayne Van Ness, is also an All-American and a 2x National Prep Champion. Both athletes compete ..read more

Together, they discuss how mind, body and nutrition all tie together and that nutrition can give wrestlers a big advantage.   They also talk about intermittent fasting, how it’s good to give your gut a time out every now and then and that proper nutrition is a life skill every one should learn.       Timestamps: 6:32 Nutrition is the next big advantage 12:10 Mind, body and nutrition all tie together 22:03 Proper nutrition is a life skill 35:50 Intermittent fasting 38:55 Give your gut a time out 48:10 Mindset and nutrition are one The post Vision Quest’s Shute on Nutrition ..read more

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic Champion and Head Coach of Morgan State University Kenny Monday. Together, they discuss how he became head coach at a time when he was looking to retire. They also talk about the current state of wrestling, DT as head coach, and how to cultivate young wrestlers and teach them proper mindset from the start, as well the importance of camaraderie in the sport. Timestamps: 2:40 – Cultivating young wrestlers 4:30 – Being a head coach 12:01 – The current state of wrestling 26:38 – Camaraderie of the sport 32:04 – Coaching family ..read more

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with National Champion David Carr. Together, they discuss the benefits of looking at wrestling objectively instead of emotionally and the power of being part of a supportive team. They also talk about the impact of coming from a wrestling family, how to deal with the endless trolling on social media, and taking his first steps into recruiting young talent. Timestamps: 2:04 – The power of a great team 4:40 – Looking at wrestling objectively 7:40 – The impact of a wrestling family 13:50 – Debating weight classes 16:06 – Getting into recru ..read more

Wrestling Mindset founder’s Gene Zannetti and Jeff Zannetti discuss the biggest news in wrestling: David Taylor replaces John Smith and takes over the head coaching job at Oklahoma State. Is this a break in loyalty or just a smart business move? The post David Taylor Loyalty versus Business Decision appeared first on Wrestling Mindset ..read more

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Edmond Ruth. Together, they discuss what it’s like to be a Big Ten Champ and an All-American. They also talk about growing up in Pennsylvania, one of the toughest wrestling states in the country, and how that helped his career, as well as the importance of switching up training to give your body a change of pace. Timestamps: 0:51 – From being made to wrestle to loving it 4:20 – Giving your body a change of pace 7:21 – Being a Big Ten Champion 9:02 – Personal expectations of an All-American 1 ..read more

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Zach Elam. Together, they discuss how to manage energy for long tournaments properly, what it’s like having a local fan club, and how that can have an effect on your mindset. They also talk about Missouri State’s focus on mindset and how important it is to have Faith at the forefront of anything. Timestamps: 1:20 – Managing energy during long tournaments 2:14 – Having a local fan club and how that effects mentality 6:07 – Missouri’s focus on mindset 8:31 – Having Faith at the forefront 11:45 ..read more