Gene Zannetti talks with North Carolina state champion Jacob Hudgins about two confusing midseason losses that pushed him to start mindset training just weeks before states, how playing it too safe and trying to protect an undefeated record actually cost him those matches, how staying calm while sensing his opponents were uptight gave him a clear edge at the state tournament, and his decision to continue wrestling at Lander University.

Timestamps:

1:29 - Started the season undefeated, then lost two matches that blew his mind

2:30 - Realized late in the season he needed mindset training before states

3:29 - Playing it too safe to protect an undefeated record cost him those losses

4:09 - The tools that helped: a consistent routine, chewing gum, and a cross on his shoe

6:19 - State tournament: staying calm and relaxed while noticing opponents were uptight

7:50 - Committing to continue wrestling in college at Lander University

9:23 - Working with his mindset coach to fix getting tired in third periods

10:56 - Extra conditioning work: getting his mile under six minutes and two and a half extra hours a week

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