Wrestling Mindset

Nerves is something we deal with all the time. Here are some quick tips to deal with those nerves you get especially when competing.

Mindset Mike presents at the 2019 National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

4 Rules of Mindset Training

1. Write it down

2. Keep it simple

3. One thing at a time

4. When in doubt, don’t think, ACT!

Your only as strong as your weakest link. Just like their are different muscles in your body... There are different muscles in your mind. Gene describes what these mental muscles are and how to train them.

Many people spend too much time focusing on things outside of their direct control like winning, records, & titles. As a result, they compete too cautious & hesitant. In short, they do not do enough to achieve their goal.

Instead, focus all your energy on things within your direct control- your Effort, Attitude, & Aggressiveness and your outcome goals will take care of themselves!

Mindfulness and learning to change your relationship to your thinking. We tend to judge our random thoughts all the time. Gene takes you through ways to change the way you think especially the negative thoughts.

Dynamic (movement) Stretching is the best way to warm up BEFORE Matches & Practice!

Here is the wrestling specific routine