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Gene Zannetti talks with social media wrestler Georgio Poullas about his viral "Take Me Down Win $1,000" challenge series, how the Pitbull mentality his dad taught him drives his aggressive wrestling style, why he's never been taken down in hundreds of challenge attempts, and how posting content every single day of the year is the key to building a following and promoting wrestling to the mainstream. Timestamps: 3:19 - How the Take Me Down $1,000 Challenge started 11:40 - Pitbull mentality and mental preparation 13:13 - Keeping it technical and respectful in challenges 18:24 - Promoting wrestling and inspiring new wrestlers 20:25 - Pre-match routine vs challenge mindset 22:15 - Dad's influence and bodybuilding background 25:25 - Training routine and sport-specific workouts 31:47 - Advice for growing a social media following 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gene Zannetti talks with three-time New Jersey state champion Cam Sontz about his overtime state finals victory, how six years of consistent mindset training eliminated his fear of choking in big matches, the role his pre-match routine plays in keeping him calm and confident, and why he dedicates his wrestling career to his brother Kieran who is battling cancer. Timestamps: 1:36 - Team culture at Delbarton 4:05 - Coach's impact and preparation style 8:04 - State finals breakdown and staying calm 12:46 - Losing big matches before mindset training 14:26 - Mindset as part of training 15:08 - Committing to Lehigh University 19:41 - Family support 26:53 - Pressure of going for a fourth state title 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Karenbauer about his journey from third place as a freshman to winning the state title as a sophomore, how consistent mindset training helped him internalize confidence and focus on his own attack rather than his opponent's, and why he visualized the state finals match for weeks before it happened. Timestamps: 1:30 - Journey from third place freshman year to state champion 4:06 - Getting a new mindset coach and building a friendship 6:14 - Pre match routine visualization and repetition 7:05 - Breaking down the state finals match 12:19 - Focus on your attack not your opponent's 14:02 - Internalizing mindset lessons over time 16:08 - Talking about mindset publicly in the article 18:26 - Long term goals and college plans 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 millionaire 7:24 - Competing vs winning 11:22 - Pick 2-3 things: social life, education, or athletics 17:12 - Once you learn to make money, it compounds fast 21:41 - There's not a lot of money in wrestling 25:02 - 99.9% of people commenting are stone-cold losers 28:35 - "You changed" - isn't that the point? 34:50 - The brick wall is your advantage 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 things 3:38 - Learning from his own mistakes 7:16 - Soviet Union model: one coach for life 10:36 - Drilling proper technique and chain wrestling 12:23 - Teaching proper vs improper wrestling positions 17:00 - Confidence is brought by the drill 20:10 - Competition frequency recommendations 27:04 - USA Wrestling's systematic approach 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 yourself 5:44 - Professional-level coaching from a young age 7:27 - Learning from losses even when you do everything right 10:19 - Weight management and discipline 13:25 - Wrestling community brings different people together 19:06 - The sport is growing 21:14 - Being the 10 seed with nothing to lose 25:00 - Loading up districts and wrestling the best 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 heavier 4:37 - Balancing between testing and confidence building 9:17 - Mindset as the edge when everyone has access to technique 10:20 - Battling imposter syndrome 14:22 - Staying current as competition gets tougher 19:06 - Wrestling as a self-development tool, not just winning 20:26 - Coaches need mindset training too 24:11 - Forcing your goals versus their goals 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 resources 3:02 - Kids change in cycles every 2-3 years 6:19 - Having fun and incorporating games into practice 7:11 - Reframing nervous as excited for competition 10:01 - Focus on what you have, not what others have 10:49 - Building community to keep wrestlers home 15:43 - Scouting helps some but hurts many more 18:24 - Off-season focus on improvement, not just wins 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 preparation 3:53 - The moment deep breathing beat the nerves 5:13 - Kids need structure and guidance with checklists 6:28 - Overthinking as a cerebral wrestler 10:17 - Love winning but more than just a competitor 14:00 - Team goals prepare you for individual goals 18:01 - Being part of something bigger than yourself 22:15 - Managing personalities harder than coaching technique 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 Wrestling 4:32 - Summer travel with international competition 9:46 - Biggest lesson: belief is always a battle 12:51 - Mental struggles at every level of wrestling 17:33 - Middle school phenoms don't always pan out 18:10 - Half of college wrestlers weren't best in middle school 20:14 - Writing down mental reminders before matches 22:22 - Focus on scoring points today, not future 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 Regional 5:59 - Kids become like your own children 10:53 - Community support and environment at Southern 13:40 - Wrestling teaches life lessons, not just winning 17:16 - Train hard so adversity doesn't break you mentally 20:20 - Importance of warm-up and nutrition routine 24:17 - Different kids need different motivation approaches 33:16 - Gratitude mindset: "I get to" not "I have to" 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.

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 wrestler without elite athleticism 8:04 - Early influences 9:55 - Demystifying the Olympic process 12:40 - Naysayers doubting the unorthodox style 16:35 - Social media's impact on young wrestlers today 21:30 - High motivation to compete drives success 23:30 - Placing low value on failures and mistakes 🎯 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 [email protected] 🎙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.