Wrestling Mindset

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 mindset 4:01 - Being a cerebral

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 child 12:28 - What parents should do

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 unique 7:13 - Brotherhood an

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 journey 4:53 - Upcoming season 6:00 - The continuity of coaching 9:36 - You can't fake passio

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 talent 5:54 - Doing more than t

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 m