The RUDIS Podcast #136: Kyle Snyder on current mindset

On this special edition of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan is joined by three-time World and Olympic champion Kyle Snyder. The two discuss the postponement of the 2020 Games, his mindset during present adversity, Kyle’s decision to train at the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and more.

Show Notes
0:00 Show Introduction
0:50 Last Two Weeks
2:30 Performance at Pan-Am Qualifier
4:38 What’s Contributed to Kyle’s current state as a wrestler
8:01 Developing a Technical Mentality
10:43 Differing Mindset from Last Year
13:09 What’s the Threshold Each Match?
15:20 Goal for Your Opponents?
18:04 The Mind Controls the Body
21:32 Breaking Opponents
24:00 Turning Postponement Into a Positive
26:17 No End in Sight
28:15 Always Having a Student Mentality
32:11 Being Grateful for Rivals
33:25 Kyle’s Move to State College
37:00 Getting on the Same Page
39:15 Difference Penn State Has Made

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