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 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 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.
