This week Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Penn Alumni Ben Hatta and Yoshi Nakamura. Together they discuss the history of Japanese Wrestling, the influences Judo has had on the sport, and the importance of discipline that has always been ingrained in Japanese culture.

Timestamps:

1:18 - From Judo to Japanese Wrestling

4:56- Martial arts as a form of discipline

13:29- Yoshi's natural ability for wrestling

15:25 - Regional training centers on campus

16:27 - Judo as a gateway to wrestling

26:44 - The Warrior mentality

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Change is inevitable, we can either focus on it, or learn to adapt to it. Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about the new rule changes for college wrestling and how to focus on implementing the new rules into your training to get ahead

Timestamps:

0:29 - what are the new rules?

1:05 - what to focus on?

9:13 - Valentin clinic

14:35 - Joe Desena meeting

16:48 - Lough Derg Three-Day Pilgrimage

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Breaking news, Spencer Lee is wrestling again and is entering the US Open. This week, Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about expectations fans have from their wrestlers and what an important role mindset plays so you don't buckle under the immense pressure.

Timestamps

1:34 - hardest part of college wrestling is the mental part

3:11 - fan driven mentality and expectations

6:11 - don't make the fan mentality worse

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Looking to win in sports and life? Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about their best selling book, ''Developing the Predator Mindset''. This week they are tackling the introduction, providing interesting commentary and useful tips along the way.

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Timestamps:

1:15 - Gene reads Introduction

6:09 - Diving deeper into the Predator Mindset

13:28 - Misconceptions about the Predator Mindset

17:05 - Effort, Attitude, Aggressive, Focus

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It's time to take initiative in your wrestling preparation and career. This week, Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about the importance initiative plays in developing a proper mindset as well as the opportunities that come from taking charge of your career and life.

Timestamps:

2:45 - Taking initiative as a wrestler, coach and parent

5:16 - Information

7:32 - Opportunities

11:23- Humility and White Belt Mentality

12:30 - Viewer question of week: Camps or Tournaments?

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Learning the mindset of champions. This week, Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti, break down interviews of NCAA winners. They discuss how to get an inside look at a champion's mindset, and also, how mindset coaching is becoming more prevalent and even necessary in order to win.

Timestamps:

2:04 - Andrew Alirez "Character"

3:26 - Matt Ramos "Mental Reps"

10:15 - Vito Arujau "Worked on Mental Game"

14:08 - Cael Sanderson "Just a Game"

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Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti recap the 2023 NCAA Championships.

Topics include:

- Should Spencer Lee have wrestled back?

- It doesn't get easier- Lee, Yianni, Fix, RBY

- How did Vito and Starocci dominate?

- Aaron Brooks perspective

- Wrestlers in Business network social

- Mindset Training an "Imperative" with Poway and Coach John Meyers

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The postseason is over, and it's time to evaluate what happened and prepare for what's ahead. Wrestling Mindset owners Gene and Jeff Zannetti discuss ways wrestlers can follow through on their intentions for the off-season and how they can avoid all those empty promises.

Timestamps:

00:40 - empty promises after the season

05:03 - accountability

06:00 - action plan

09:10 - evaluate your season

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What does it take to build a champion? This week, Wrestling Mindset owners Gene and Jeff Zanetti discuss in depth how parents can help teach their kids about having the right mindset to enjoy wrestling or any other sport, and not just be in it for the wins.

Timestamps:

2:06 - keeping it all in perspective

7:02 - cutting weight

11:46 - skill development

18:53 - long term wrestling development plan

21:20 - competition for youth wrestlers

32:40 - mental training

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and all the championships are in full motion. Gene and Jeff Zanetti offer tips to combat stress and stay level-headed during the post-season. Also, keeping their year-long promise and reminding wrestlers that ''it's just another match."

Timestamps:

1:22 - Don't change anything

4:32 - Combat negative thoughts

8:03 - Energy management

12:09- 5 Minute Rule

14:08 - Black box technique

17:19 - Body language

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