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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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34:36

Machine Gun Mindset with Bo Bassett

Wrestling Mindset ·

2026/02/23

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 Freestyle9:43 - Controlling the controllables: run back to center, body language, attack rate11:53 -

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59:09

Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis

Wrestling Mindset ·

2026/02/16

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 important6:37 - Envisioned myself in the state finals for over a year as a freshman17:47 - If you don't really believe in your

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38:10

Business, Wrestling & Winning at Life with Lance...

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/12/29

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 for hundreds of millions despite never being a great wrestler, and why 99.9% of people criticizing on forums are stone-cold losers who've never done anything of substance.Timestamps:4:31 - Sales is the fastest way to become a millionaire7:24 - Competing vs winning11:22 - Pick 2-3 things: social life, education, or athletics17:12 - Once you learn to make

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38:59

Drill to Build Confidence with Eleazar De Luca

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/24

Gene Zannetti talks with Dragon Wrestling Club founder Eleazar De Luca about why cutting weight is overrated, how confidence comes from drilling proper technique, and teaching wrestlers to shoot to positions of strength instead of uncertainty.Timestamps:2:40 - High school wrestlers focus on the wrong things3:38 - Learning from his own mistakes7:16 - Soviet Union model: one coach for life10:36 - Drilling proper technique and chain wrestling12:23 - Teaching proper vs improper wrestling positions17:00

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30:11

Controlling Your Controllables with Mike Monaco

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/21

Gene Zannetti talks with Woodbridge High School Head Coach Mike Monaco about kids wrestling to avoid disappointing parents instead of for themselves, how social media creates unrealistic expectations at young ages, and why there's no better feeling than being the underdog who lets it fly.Timestamps:2:03 - Parental pressure and wrestling for yourself5:44 - Professional-level coaching from a young age7:27 - Learning from losses even when you do everything right10:19 - Weight management and

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26:52

The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/20

Gene Zannetti talks with West Essex Head Coach Michael Markey about why wrestling has become mentally heavier with social media and national exposure, balancing tough competition with building confidence, and why coaches need mindset training as much as their athletes.Timestamps:1:15 - How social media has made wrestling heavier4:37 - Balancing between testing and confidence building9:17 - Mindset as the edge when everyone has access to technique10:20 - Battling imposter syndrome14:22 - Staying

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20:25

Building Community at Home with Joe Lindenbaum

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/20

Gene Zannetti talks with Brick Township Head Coach Joe Lindenbaum about why kids and coaches change every two to three years, reframing nerves as excitement for competition, and building community to keep wrestlers home in your program.Timestamps:1:55 - Weight cutting struggles and better nutrition resources3:02 - Kids change in cycles every 2-3 years6:19 - Having fun and incorporating games into practice7:11 - Reframing nervous as excited for competition10:01 - Focus on what you have, not what

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28:54

Team Over Individual with Billy Smith

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/20

Gene Zannetti talks with High Point Head Coach Billy Smith about overcoming nerves through deep breathing and relaxation, why team wrestling prepares athletes for individual success, and keeping fundamentals basic for 50+ years of program success.Timestamps:0:46 - Struggling with nerves despite confident preparation3:53 - The moment deep breathing beat the nerves5:13 - Kids need structure and guidance with checklists6:28 - Overthinking as a cerebral wrestler10:17 - Love winning but more than just a

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32:32

Development Over Results with Kyle Kiss

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/20

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 college success, and focusing on long-term development instead of immediate wins and tournament pressure.Timestamps:1:40 - Building Triumph and Garden State Wrestling4:32 - Summer travel with international competition9:46 - Biggest lesson: belief is always a battle12:51 - Mental struggles at every level of wrestling17:33 - Middle school phenoms don't

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42:25

Pushing Past Limits with Dan Roy

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/17

Gene Zannetti talks with Southern Regional Head Coach Dan Roy about using hard training to build mental toughness, why kids need to understand the "why" behind their work, and learning that confidence issues made him a better coach for understanding his wrestlers' struggles.Timestamps:2:59 - 23 years at Southern Regional5:59 - Kids become like your own children10:53 - Community support and environment at Southern13:40 - Wrestling teaches life lessons, not just winning17:16 - Train hard so adversity

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32:13

Optimistic Mindset with Kendall Cross

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/11/03

Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic Champion Kendall Cross about breaking down opponents with sport intelligence, placing low value on failures to stay optimistic, and why being motivated to compete matters more than being the best athlete.Timestamps:2:50 - Positive outlook and optimistic mindset4:01 - Being a cerebral wrestler without elite athleticism8:04 - Early influences9:55 - Demystifying the Olympic process12:40 - Naysayers doubting the unorthodox style16:35 - Social media's impact on young

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1:03:36

Training The Parents with Mike Foca & Donny DeFilippis

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/10/31

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 hopping, and why customer-is-always-right doesn't apply to wrestling coaching.Timestamps:1:43 - The difficulty of coaching your own child12:28 - What parents should do when entering your room14:10 - Parents can't let go of their kids19:38 - Parents proving coaches wrong instead of kids proving themselves21:46 - Stop chasing kids and begging them to

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25:50

Effort Over Outcome with Tony Robie

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/10/27

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, eliminating the fear of getting tired, and how doing hard things strengthens your mind and spirit.Timestamps:4:21 - What makes Virginia Tech unique7:13 - Brotherhood and team culture10:00 - Donating a kidney to Norm Latona14:12 - Doing hard things strengthens your spirit15:50 - You can care too much17:20 - Coaching philosophies20:13 - Eliminating the

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24:09

Loving the Sport with Gianni Ghione

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/10/22

Gene Zannetti talks with Jackson Liberty High School Head Coach Gianni Ghione about the importance of continuity in coaching, the value of genuine passion, and why wrestling may not be for everyone.Timestamps:1:58 - Gianni's journey4:53 - Upcoming season6:00 - The continuity of coaching9:36 - You can't fake passion10:40 - What's changing and what stays the same14:15 - Social media's long-term effects18:36 - Wrestling is not for everyone21:30 - Jackson Liberty culture🎯 This episode is sponsored

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28:24

Competing at the Highest Level with Roy Dragon

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/10/08

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 close the distance, and why being a great person comes before being a great wrestler.Timestamps:3:49 - The evolution of New Jersey wrestling talent5:54 - Doing more than the top kids to close the gap7:17 - Social media's impact on young wrestlers10:34 - Watching and learning from elite wrestlers12:20 - The tight-knit wrestling community of the past16:06 -

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21:12

Training the Mind with K.C. Wanamaker

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/10/07

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 schools without making excuses, and why it's less about where you go and more about what you do when you're there.Timestamps:3:04 - Believe in yourself and train your mind4:17 - Wishing he had mindset training as an athlete8:18 - It's less about where you go, more about what you do9:00 - Building a high-level public school program11:44 - Stop making

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54:17

Building a Wrestling Legacy with Coach Matt Stanzione

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/10/01

Gene Zannetti reconnects with longtime friend and teammate Matt Stanzione, Head Coach of Mountain Lakes High School Wrestling, to talk about the highs and lows of coaching, the evolution of youth sports, and the lessons wrestling teaches far beyond the mat. From childhood memories and rivalry stories to navigating setbacks as a coach, this episode dives into why persistence, relationships, and resilience matter most.Timestamps:3:40 – Growing up teammates: football, baseball, wrestling, and more7:55

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34:36

Building Mental Toughness: Chris Wells

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/09/22

Gene Zannetti talks with Parsippany Hills Head Coach Chris Wells about overcoming adversity in wrestling, how social media affects young athletes, and why building great human beings matters more than just winning matches.Timestamps:4:03 - The importance of mindset in competition8:16 - College struggles and rock bottom moments10:20 - Parents' unconditional support changing everything12:06 - Learning from losses more than wins15:27 - Wrestling the same opponent repeatedly17:06 - What the mind can

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40:16

The Importance of Pressure in Wrestling with Coach...

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/09/01

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 we change our mentality when wrestling a bigger name than us.Timestamps:6:45 - Showing freestyle to Kalika10:43 - Coaching from multiple perspectives13:03 - The vocation of being a coach15:34 - Wrestling culture on the East vs the West coast17:37 - Importance of pressure24:45 - How your pressure affects your opponent27:08 - Why we change mentality when

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50:53

Coaching The Parents: Donnie DeFillipis

Wrestling Mindset ·

2025/08/25

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 discuss the messages parents send, how coaching the parents can help, and why it's so important to show their kids that they are learning with them too.Timestamps:1:15 - Parents are there to help10:05 - What messages are you sending your kids12:38 - There is a wrestling club on every corner15:58 - Listening to other parents more than coaches20:40 -

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