20 Nov 2025 08:09

The Sport Has Gotten Heavier with Michael Markey

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

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