Jordan Burroughs: Parenting By Example

What does it actually take to sustain excellence for over a decade at the highest level of sport — and still feel fulfilled?Gene Zannetti sits down with 6x World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs for one of the most honest conversations in wrestling. Jordan opens up about his career journey, building a culture as a parent and coach, how faith became the missing piece in his pursuit of greatness, and why the key to raising champions starts long before they ever step on a mat.Wrestling Mindset is proud to partner with Jordan's All I See Is Gold Academy — a shared mission to develop wrestlers who win on the mat and lead with character off it. This conversation is the heart of that partnership.This episode is essential listening for every wrestling parent, coach, and athlete who wants to win the right way — with character, integrity, and purpose.Timestamps:2:22 - Youth wrestling assessment3:01 - What NOT to do as a wrestling parent5:38 - Building virtue and character first11:21 - Is winning always worth it? Olympic and World Championship ceremony15:51 - Are you growing as a parent?19:01 - Leadership and Communication23:47 - 4 Mindset Principles26:49 - Building a Winning Culture in the Wrestling Room34:11 - Pursuing true greatness after 1st world title37:26 - Dremiel Byers lesson41:20 - Learning from his peers Coleman Scott and Tervel Dlagnev45:01 - Bo Bassett pace47:45 - Jason Wilson parenting lesson51:14 - Why Jordan is NOT retired52:08 - Competing and training with a large family55:59 - Honoring your family name57:11 - Joe DeSena lesson work-life integration58:33 - Wrestling as a family sport1:05:14 - Leading USA wrestling1:09:27 - What it's like as a Professional Athlete1:11:48 - How to Navigate Fear1:12:42 - Tervel Dlagnev message before World Championship🎯 This episode is sponsored by:🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.comUse code MINDSET for 15% off your order💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.comUse code MINDSET25 for a special discountPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts.For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on-1-coaching/Wrestling Mindset Social MediaInstagram: / wrestlingmindsetFacebook: / wrestlingmindsetTwitter: / wrestlingmindse🎧 Listen to our podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.