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Team Over Individual with Billy Smith

Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:28:54
Publish Date: 2025-11-20 08:08:47
Description:

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


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