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 assessment

3:01 - What NOT to do as a wrestling parent

5:38 - Building virtue and character first

11:21 - Is winning always worth it? Olympic and World Championship ceremony

15:51 - Are you growing as a parent?

19:01 - Leadership and Communication

23:47 - 4 Mindset Principles

26:49 - Building a Winning Culture in the Wrestling Room

34:11 - Pursuing true greatness after 1st world title

37:26 - Dremiel Byers lesson

41:20 - Learning from his peers Coleman Scott and Tervel Dlagnev

45:01 - Bo Bassett pace

47:45 - Jason Wilson parenting lesson

51:14 - Why Jordan is NOT retired

52:08 - Competing and training with a large family

55:59 - Honoring your family name

57:11 - Joe DeSena lesson work-life integration

58:33 - Wrestling as a family sport

1:05:14 - Leading USA wrestling

1:09:27 - What it's like as a Professional Athlete

1:11:48 - How to Navigate Fear

1:12:42 - Tervel Dlagnev message before World Championship

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