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Wrestling Mindset

Wrestling Mindset

By: Wrestling Mindset
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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/

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Episodes
  • Staying Present with Finn Andersen
    Mar 30 2026

    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/


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    Facebook: / wrestlingmindset

    Twitter: / wrestlingmindse


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    15 mins
  • Machine Gun Mindset with Bo Bassett
    Feb 23 2026

    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.

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    35 mins
  • Believe You Belong with Donnie DeFilippis
    Feb 16 2026

    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.

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    59 mins
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