Wrestling Mindset

Gene Zannetti talks with legendary Olympian and camp director Ken Chertow about how he developed his mindset as an athlete through persistence and hard work despite not being a naturally gifted kid, what the biggest mental hurdles are for college wrestlers, why evaluating matches on process rather than outcome is what separates good from great, and how the Latin root of confidence, to trust, means you have to actually put the work in to have something to trust.Timestamps:1:33 - How Ken developed his mindset3:13 - Intensity and calm focus need to coexist9:50 - Joey Kangaroo: plugging away since sixth grade, now Harvard wrestling captain16:51 - Biggest mental challenge for wrestlers: self-confidence and believing in yourself20:25 - Wrestle the man's body not his name, Nate Carr's advice that still holds up29:39 - Evaluate matches on process not outcome: did you make the first attack, did you hustle back🎯 This episode is sponsored by:🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.comUse code MINDSET for 15% off your order💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.comUse code MINDSET25 for a special discountPlease 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 MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it actually take to sustain excellence for over a decade at the highest level of sport — and still feel fulfilled?Gene Zannetti sits down with 6x World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs for one of the most honest conversations in wrestling. Jordan opens up about his career journey, building a culture as a parent and coach, how faith became the missing piece in his pursuit of greatness, and why the key to raising champions starts long before they ever step on a mat.Wrestling Mindset is proud to partner with Jordan's All I See Is Gold Academy — a shared mission to develop wrestlers who win on the mat and lead with character off it. This conversation is the heart of that partnership.This episode is essential listening for every wrestling parent, coach, and athlete who wants to win the right way — with character, integrity, and purpose.Timestamps:2:22 - Youth wrestling assessment3:01 - What NOT to do as a wrestling parent5:38 - Building virtue and character first11:21 - Is winning always worth it? Olympic and World Championship ceremony15:51 - Are you growing as a parent?19:01 - Leadership and Communication23:47 - 4 Mindset Principles26:49 - Building a Winning Culture in the Wrestling Room34:11 - Pursuing true greatness after 1st world title37:26 - Dremiel Byers lesson41:20 - Learning from his peers Coleman Scott and Tervel Dlagnev45:01 - Bo Bassett pace47:45 - Jason Wilson parenting lesson51:14 - Why Jordan is NOT retired52:08 - Competing and training with a large family55:59 - Honoring your family name57:11 - Joe DeSena lesson work-life integration58:33 - Wrestling as a family sport1:05:14 - Leading USA wrestling1:09:27 - What it's like as a Professional Athlete1:11:48 - How to Navigate Fear1:12:42 - Tervel Dlagnev message before World Championship🎯 This episode is sponsored by:🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.comUse code MINDSET for 15% off your order💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.comUse code MINDSET25 for a special discountPlease 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 MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: 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 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 others have10:49 - Building community to keep wrestlers home15:43 - Scouting helps some but hurts many more18:24 - Off-season focus on improvement, not just wins🎯 This episode is sponsored by:🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.comUse code MINDSET for 15% off your order💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.comUse code MINDSET25 for a special discountPlease 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 MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.