Wrestling with Pressure: Serena’s U23 World Championship Story

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In this episode, Coach G interviews Serena Di Benedetto about her experiences and mental challenges during the U23 World Wrestling Championships.

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, Coach G sits down with Serena Di Benedetto, fresh off her silver medal performance at the U23 World Wrestling Championships. Serena opens up about her incredible journey to the podium, reflecting on the mental battles that come with competing on the world stage and the lessons she’s learned about controlling the controllables. She shares personal anecdotes about the pressure of facing elite opponents, the significance of mental preparation, and how...

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Host: Coach G

Guest: Serena Di Benedetto

Topics covered

• mental preparation
• pressure in sports
• U23 World Wrestling Championships
• athlete performance
• personal anecdotes

Keywords

• wrestling
• silver medal
• mental battles
• elite opponents
• controlling the controllables

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