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Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #245

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Tom Brands is an Olympic and World Champion in freestyle wrestling and the head wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - FightCamp: https://joinfightcamp.com/lex to get free shipping - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex and use code Lex25 to get 25% off - ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - Theragun: https://therabody.com/lex to get 30 day trial - GiveWell: https://www.givewell.org/ and use code LEX to get donation matched up to $1k EPISODE LINKS: Tom's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombrandshawk Hawkeyes' Website: https://hawkeyesports.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Motivation 16:00 - Mental toughness 20:28 - Weight cutting 22:16 - Olympic dreams 27:11 - 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta 30:16 - Brother 35:27 - Champion mindset 41:28 - Beyond limits 46:28 - Faith 47:58 - Family 52:03 - Brands vs Brands SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman

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Hatred of losing or love of winning??", 'start': 120.394, 'duration': 6.625}, {'end': 130.591, 'text': 'For me personally, it was definitely the hatred of losing.', 'start': 128.308, 'duration': 2.283}, {'end': 132.553, 'text': 'I was not a guy that was about pageantry.', 'start': 130.651, 'duration': 1.902}, {'end': 136.398, 'text': 'I was not a guy that was about the parade.', 'start': 133.274, 'duration': 3.124}, {'end': 145.989, 'text': "When I wrestled in Atlanta, I rented a three-cylinder Geo with my wife, drove home and mowed the lawn because it hadn't been mowed for a month.", 'start': 138.4, 'duration': 7.589}, {'end': 151.104, 'text': 'And I remember one of our neighbors driving by and they did a double take.', 'start': 146.98, 'duration': 4.124}, {'end': 152.405, 'text': 'I thought he was in Atlanta.', 'start': 151.124, 'duration': 1.281}], 'summary': 'Tom brands emphasizes the importance of hard work and the hatred of losing in wrestling, sharing a personal anecdote from his past.', 'duration': 54.222, 'max_score': 98.183, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY98183.jpg'}, {'end': 167.279, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 98.183, 'weight': 0.998, 'content': [{'end': 108.645, 'text': 'a sport I love and to which I am deeply grateful for humbling me early in life and helping me and many others build character through hard work.', 'start': 98.183, 'duration': 10.462}, {'end': 111.847, 'text': 'This is the Lex Friedman Podcast.', 'start': 110.026, 'duration': 1.821}, {'end': 115.05, 'text': 'To support it, please check out our sponsors in the description.', 'start': 112.167, 'duration': 2.883}, {'end': 119.113, 'text': "And now, here's my conversation with Tom Brands.", 'start': 115.07, 'duration': 4.043}, {'end': 127.019, 'text': "What's the best motivator for you or for your athletes? 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little bit known for.', 'start': 972.741, 'duration': 2.582}, {'end': 978.685, 'text': 'So how do you train mental toughness as a coach??', 'start': 975.843, 'duration': 2.842}, {'end': 988.709, 'text': "You train mental toughness by putting them in situations that they're willing to go through but don't think they can make it,", 'start': 979.185, 'duration': 9.524}], 'summary': "Training mental toughness involves putting individuals in challenging situations they are willing to go through but don't think they can make it.", 'duration': 27.454, 'max_score': 961.255, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY961255.jpg'}, {'end': 1061.219, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1031.564, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1035.944, 'text': 'Mental toughness is a matter of repetition and having an open mind and being extremely accountable.', 'start': 1031.564, 'duration': 4.38}, {'end': 1040.465, 'text': 'And not only accountable that when you maybe..', 'start': 1036.125, 'duration': 4.34}, {'end': 1048.349, 'text': "when something doesn't go your way, that you look in the mirror and own it, but accountable to the point of view that you know what.", 'start': 1042.046, 'duration': 6.303}, {'end': 1051.552, 'text': 'I got to get tough in this situation right here right now.', 'start': 1048.349, 'duration': 3.203}, {'end': 1053.454, 'text': "And this is what's going to make or break me.", 'start': 1051.933, 'duration': 1.521}, {'end': 1061.219, 'text': "And I talked about my own career being defined by, you know, a couple of minutes on the mat, but that's when you're going to be defined.", 'start': 1053.994, 'duration': 7.225}], 'summary': 'Mental toughness involves repetition, open-mindedness, and extreme accountability in critical moments.', 'duration': 29.655, 'max_score': 1031.564, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1031564.jpg'}, {'end': 1253.276, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1228.504, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 1235.447, 'text': 'Again, wrestlers are some of the hardest, some of the toughest people in all sports, but weight cutting often breaks people.', 'start': 1228.504, 'duration': 6.943}, {'end': 1240.29, 'text': "So what's your thought on weight cutting, both nutrition wise, mental wise?", 'start': 1236.028, 'duration': 4.262}, {'end': 1245.012, 'text': 'How do you approach and think of it as a coach in your own career too?', 'start': 1240.77, 'duration': 4.242}, {'end': 1253.276, 'text': "It's a lot of discipline and it's a lot of discipline during a very uncomfortable time period that really doesn't last that long,", 'start': 1245.672, 'duration': 7.604}], 'summary': 'Wrestlers face challenges with weight cutting, requiring discipline and mental toughness, despite its short duration.', 'duration': 24.772, 'max_score': 1228.504, 'thumbnail': ''}], 'start': 961.255, 'title': 'Building mental toughness in training', 'summary': 'Delves into training mental toughness by creating challenging situations, breaking down barriers, and building resilience. it emphasizes the importance of repetition, accountability, mindset, and eliminating distractions in training, while also addressing weight cutting in wrestling.', 'chapters': [{'end': 1010.242, 'start': 961.255, 'title': 'Training mental toughness: overcoming barriers', 'summary': 'Discusses training mental toughness by putting athletes through challenging situations, leading to the breakdown of barriers, often related to physical exhaustion and understanding the purpose, thus building mental resilience.', 'duration': 48.987, 'highlights': ['Training mental toughness involves putting athletes through challenging situations that they are initially hesitant about but ultimately overcome, leading to the breakdown of barriers (e.g. barriers to mental resilience, self-doubt).', 'Mental toughness training is often related to physical exhaustion, which plays a significant role in breaking down barriers and building mental resilience.', 'Understanding the purpose behind the tough training may not be immediately apparent and could take months to grasp, highlighting the long-term mental resilience being built.']}, {'end': 1293.062, 'start': 1010.242, 'title': 'Mental toughness and training', 'summary': 'Discusses the importance of mental toughness, repetition, accountability, and the mindset in training, emphasizing the need to eliminate distractions and the irrelevance of the clock in training. it also touches upon the mental and physical aspects of weight cutting in wrestling.', 'duration': 282.82, 'highlights': ['The chapter emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, repetition, and accountability in training, with the individual being accountable for their own mindset and readiness in challenging situations. Importance of mental toughness, repetition, and accountability; emphasis on individual accountability in challenging situations.', 'It discusses the significance of the mindset in training, highlighting the need to eliminate distractions and the irrelevance of the clock in the wrestling room, emphasizing the focus on improvement and dedication to training. Importance of mindset in training; eliminating distractions and the irrelevance of the clock in the wrestling room; focus on improvement and dedication to training.', 'The chapter also addresses the mental and physical aspects of weight cutting in wrestling, emphasizing the discipline and discomfort during the process, as well as the importance of hydration and energy management. Mental and physical aspects of weight cutting; emphasis on discipline and discomfort; importance of hydration and energy management.']}], 'duration': 331.807, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY961255.jpg', 'highlights': ['Training mental toughness involves putting athletes through challenging situations that they are initially hesitant about but ultimately overcome, leading to the breakdown of barriers (e.g. barriers to mental resilience, self-doubt).', 'The chapter emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, repetition, and accountability in training, with the individual being accountable for their own mindset and readiness in challenging situations.', 'The chapter also addresses the mental and physical aspects of weight cutting in wrestling, emphasizing the discipline and discomfort during the process, as well as the importance of hydration and energy management.']}, {'end': 1545.849, 'segs': [{'end': 1354.008, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1293.062, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 1296.084, 'text': 'i think that coaches science is better.', 'start': 1293.062, 'duration': 3.022}, {'end': 1297.645, 'text': 'i think that coaches communicate it.', 'start': 1296.084, 'duration': 1.561}, {'end': 1299.426, 'text': 'i think they always have.', 'start': 1297.645, 'duration': 1.781}, {'end': 1311.307, 'text': "i think the bottom line is is having the energy to implement that and taking a guy by the hand when he doesn't understand and he's new in your program and he's essential,", 'start': 1299.426, 'duration': 11.881}, {'end': 1317.755, 'text': "and or he's unwilling to and not disciplined enough, because when you take him by the hand enough, they will learn that discipline.", 'start': 1311.307, 'duration': 6.448}, {'end': 1319.897, 'text': 'this is an important aspect of wrestling.', 'start': 1317.755, 'duration': 2.142}, {'end': 1322.34, 'text': "buddy, you know what i'm saying.", 'start': 1319.897, 'duration': 2.443}, {'end': 1325.804, 'text': "so you know it's not just go and show up for the match.", 'start': 1322.34, 'duration': 3.464}, {'end': 1328.931, 'text': "I mean it's not about just making weight either.", 'start': 1326.829, 'duration': 2.102}, {'end': 1330.191, 'text': 'You gotta be able to make weight.', 'start': 1329.091, 'duration': 1.1}, {'end': 1332.093, 'text': "That's part of the warmup.", 'start': 1330.231, 'duration': 1.862}, {'end': 1334.274, 'text': "That's part of the process, getting ready to wrestle.", 'start': 1332.133, 'duration': 2.141}, {'end': 1334.735, 'text': 'The whole thing.', 'start': 1334.294, 'duration': 0.441}, {'end': 1335.435, 'text': "It's the lifestyle.", 'start': 1334.755, 'duration': 0.68}, {'end': 1342.883, 'text': "Yeah When did you first start believing you're going to win Olympic gold? I don't know.", 'start': 1335.695, 'duration': 7.188}, {'end': 1347.345, 'text': 'I mean, I found out I got really addicted to wrestling really, really fast.', 'start': 1342.903, 'duration': 4.442}, {'end': 1354.008, 'text': 'Started late, but looking back at my life, wrestled my whole life with my twin brother.', 'start': 1348.005, 'duration': 6.003}], 'summary': 'Coaches play a crucial role in instilling discipline and energy in wrestlers, making weight is part of the process and wrestling is a lifestyle.', 'duration': 60.946, 'max_score': 1293.062, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1293062.jpg'}, {'end': 1492.047, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1463.483, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 1470.766, 'text': 'it was because they stomped on my dream and they doubted me, and so i fought for that And that was a lesson.', 'start': 1463.483, 'duration': 7.283}, {'end': 1472.347, 'text': "There's going to be a lot of doubters.", 'start': 1471.006, 'duration': 1.341}, {'end': 1481.751, 'text': 'And one thing we talk about as a staff is our staff has to be lockstep in that hallway, in our offices.', 'start': 1473.147, 'duration': 8.604}, {'end': 1492.047, 'text': "And when you deviate outside of that, that is So everybody has to be on board, confident that you're going to be number one in the country.", 'start': 1482.691, 'duration': 9.356}], 'summary': 'Facing doubt and criticism, i fought for my dream and learned the importance of unity and confidence in achieving top ranking.', 'duration': 28.564, 'max_score': 1463.483, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1463483.jpg'}, {'end': 1540.104, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1509.833, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 1514.88, 'text': 'in our club and we got Brandon Sorensen who got rolled up by James Green last night.', 'start': 1509.833, 'duration': 5.047}, {'end': 1517.743, 'text': "But I'll tell you what, I don't have a problem with that.", 'start': 1515.12, 'duration': 2.623}, {'end': 1519.926, 'text': 'You know why? Because I know it means a lot to him.', 'start': 1517.763, 'duration': 2.163}, {'end': 1521.168, 'text': "He didn't roll over.", 'start': 1520.166, 'duration': 1.002}, {'end': 1524.592, 'text': "He didn't quit because he was on the consolation side of a bracket.", 'start': 1521.929, 'duration': 2.663}, {'end': 1532.218, 'text': "And so when you have that and then you have, you know, if there's a disagreement, it's behind closed doors and then you're moving forward.", 'start': 1525.493, 'duration': 6.725}, {'end': 1540.104, 'text': "And when you have people that when they're meeting your fans and your supporters, you know, they're talking the right way with the right message.", 'start': 1532.959, 'duration': 7.145}], 'summary': "Brandon sorensen didn't quit, showing determination in the face of competition; emphasizing positive communication with fans and supporters.", 'duration': 30.271, 'max_score': 1509.833, 'thumbnail': 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skills (e.g., making weight) is emphasized.', "Insights into the wrestler's mindset, addiction to wrestling, and the importance of toughness and resilience are shared, reflecting on the influence of twin brother wrestling and the absence of an alpha male dynamic.", "The communication of coaches' science and the essential role in shaping athletes' discipline and mindset are highlighted, indicating the impact on the athlete's lifestyle and readiness for wrestling."]}, {'end': 1545.849, 'start': 1398.921, 'title': 'Fighting for dreams', 'summary': "Discusses the wrestler's determination to pursue his dream of becoming an olympic champion, emphasizing the importance of unity and confidence in striving for success in the face of doubters and detractors.", 'duration': 146.928, 'highlights': ["The wrestler's early addiction to wrestling in fifth grade and his determination to become an Olympic champion, which led to a fight on the playground, highlighting the emotional impact of doubters on his dreams.", "The emphasis on unity and confidence within the staff and club, stressing the need to present a unified front and the importance of not allowing detractors to affect the team's focus and determination.", "The wrestler's admiration for a teammate's resilience and determination despite a loss, highlighting the significance of perseverance and commitment to the sport."]}], 'duration': 252.787, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1293062.jpg', 'highlights': ['The importance of having the energy to implement coaching techniques and guiding new athletes by hand, instilling discipline and essential skills (e.g., making weight) is emphasized.', "The communication of coaches' science and the essential role in shaping athletes' discipline and mindset are highlighted, indicating the impact on the athlete's lifestyle and readiness for wrestling.", "Insights into the wrestler's mindset, addiction to wrestling, and the importance of toughness and resilience are shared, reflecting on the influence of twin brother wrestling and the absence of an alpha male dynamic.", "The wrestler's early addiction to wrestling in fifth grade and his determination to become an Olympic champion, which led to a fight on the playground, highlighting the emotional impact of doubters on his dreams.", "The emphasis on unity and confidence within the staff and club, stressing the need to present a unified front and the importance of not allowing detractors to affect the team's focus and determination.", "The wrestler's admiration for a teammate's resilience and determination despite a loss, highlighting the significance of perseverance and commitment to the sport."]}, {'end': 2211.636, 'segs': [{'end': 1593.79, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1567.543, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 1575.104, 'text': "Yeah And the thing is, is we maintain a high level and there's very few programs.", 'start': 1567.543, 'duration': 7.561}, {'end': 1578.965, 'text': 'Oklahoma State, Ohio State now, Penn State.', 'start': 1575.124, 'duration': 3.841}, {'end': 1582.946, 'text': "I mean, there's four programs that try to win a national title every year.", 'start': 1579.605, 'duration': 3.341}, {'end': 1584.527, 'text': "And that's it.", 'start': 1584.027, 'duration': 0.5}, {'end': 1590.009, 'text': 'And these other teams, they get up and they got a good team and they get up and they get going.', 'start': 1584.647, 'duration': 5.362}, {'end': 1593.79, 'text': "And then when things don't go well, okay, we're going to do it next year.", 'start': 1590.629, 'duration': 3.161}], 'summary': 'Only four programs, like oklahoma state, ohio state, and penn state, aim to win a national title annually.', 'duration': 26.247, 'max_score': 1567.543, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1567543.jpg'}, {'end': 1658.977, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1614.462, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 1621.764, 'text': "Ryan Morningstar, Bobby Telford, Terry Brands, our medical team even, our strength coach, Quinn Holland, we're all on the same page.", 'start': 1614.462, 'duration': 7.302}, {'end': 1624.995, 'text': 'And when I send something, I hit it immediately.', 'start': 1622.794, 'duration': 2.201}, {'end': 1626.075, 'text': "I don't have time to waste.", 'start': 1625.055, 'duration': 1.02}, {'end': 1629.296, 'text': 'There will not be dissension in that hallway.', 'start': 1626.715, 'duration': 2.581}, {'end': 1632.177, 'text': "Everybody's in it together, yeah.", 'start': 1629.416, 'duration': 2.761}, {'end': 1633.997, 'text': '1996, Olympic Games in Atlanta.', 'start': 1632.437, 'duration': 1.56}, {'end': 1644.84, 'text': "Can you take me through the day when you're going for the 62 kg gold? What did you eat, drink? What did you think? It really doesn't matter.", 'start': 1634.297, 'duration': 10.543}, {'end': 1650.322, 'text': 'I have a routine that, you know, I had a routine as a competitor that I could run through right now.', 'start': 1645.541, 'duration': 4.781}, {'end': 1655.076, 'text': 'It was a lot of self-talk, very, very positive self-talk.', 'start': 1651.814, 'duration': 3.262}, {'end': 1658.977, 'text': 'Visualization Yes, visualization, self-talk.', 'start': 1655.536, 'duration': 3.441}], 'summary': 'Unified team and focused mindset led to success in 1996 olympic games.', 'duration': 44.515, 'max_score': 1614.462, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1614462.jpg'}, {'end': 1749.209, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1722.936, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1727.718, 'text': "So I've talked to a lot of Olympic champions as the hardest bracket I've seen of any champion.", 'start': 1722.936, 'duration': 4.782}, {'end': 1732.12, 'text': "So maybe I'm confused on this, but it seemed like a really tough day for you.", 'start': 1727.778, 'duration': 4.342}, {'end': 1739.644, 'text': "Did you have did you know the bracket ahead of time? Did you know who you face? You see the draw and it's a two day tournament.", 'start': 1732.2, 'duration': 7.444}, {'end': 1744.306, 'text': 'So psychology comes into it as much as physical shape.', 'start': 1740.344, 'duration': 3.962}, {'end': 1749.209, 'text': "um, you know, because there's those you gotta sleep.", 'start': 1745.506, 'duration': 3.703}], 'summary': 'Olympic champions consider it the toughest bracket, facing unknown opponents in a two-day tournament, requiring both physical and psychological preparation.', 'duration': 26.273, 'max_score': 1722.936, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1722936.jpg'}], 'start': 1546.994, 'title': "Olympic champions' mental philosophy", 'summary': 'Delves into the winning mentality of olympic champions, emphasizing self-belief, commitment, and strong team dynamics leading to outstanding results, along with insights into the mindset and philosophy of olympic wrestlers, including the impact of fear and the crucial role of self-talk, visualization, and routine in achieving success.', 'chapters': [{'end': 1761.718, 'start': 1546.994, 'title': "Olympic champion's winning mentality", 'summary': "Highlights an olympic champion's winning mentality, emphasizing the importance of self-belief, unwavering commitment to success, and a strong team dynamic in achieving outstanding results, such as enduring a tough wrestling bracket and maintaining a rigorous routine for success.", 'duration': 214.724, 'highlights': ["The importance of self-belief and unwavering commitment to success is emphasized through the champion's determination to prove detractors wrong and maintain a high level of performance, with only a few programs striving to win a national title every year.", 'The champion attributes their success to a winning mentality, strong team cohesion, and a rigorous routine, acknowledging the pivotal role of individuals such as Ryan Morningstar, Bobby Telford, Terry Brands, and the medical team in their achievements.', 'The champion reflects on their Olympic experience, highlighting the significance of positive self-talk, visualization, and relaxation techniques as crucial components of their pre-competition routine, ultimately contributing to their success in a challenging wrestling bracket.', "The mental and physical challenges of competing in a two-day tournament are discussed, underscoring the psychological and physiological preparation required for enduring the competition, including the need for adequate rest and the impact of the tournament's schedule on the athletes."]}, {'end': 2211.636, 'start': 1761.718, 'title': "Olympic wrestler's philosophy", 'summary': 'Discusses the mindset and philosophy of olympic wrestlers, the thin line between winning and losing, the impact of fear, and the importance of self-talk, visualization, and routine in achieving success.', 'duration': 449.918, 'highlights': ['Self-talk, visualization, and routine play a crucial role in achieving success in wrestling. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-talk, visualization, and routine in achieving success in wrestling.', "The impact of fear on motivation and performance in competitive sports, exemplified through Jack Dempsey's fear of losing. The impact of fear on motivation and performance in competitive sports is exemplified through Jack Dempsey's fear of losing, which motivated him to perform at his best.", "The philosophy of coming to peace with giving one's best effort and the perspective on the thin line between winning and losing in Olympic-level competition. The philosophy of coming to peace with giving one's best effort and the perspective on the thin line between winning and losing in Olympic-level competition is discussed, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and perspective.", "The importance of individual impact on team success in wrestling and the coach's role in developing a strong team. The importance of individual impact on team success in wrestling and the coach's role in developing a strong team is highlighted, emphasizing the need for a collective effort to contribute to the overall team success."]}], 'duration': 664.642, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY1546994.jpg', 'highlights': ['The champion attributes their success to a winning mentality, strong team cohesion, and a rigorous routine, acknowledging the pivotal role of individuals such as Ryan Morningstar, Bobby Telford, Terry Brands, and the medical team in their achievements.', "The mental and physical challenges of competing in a two-day tournament are discussed, underscoring the psychological and physiological preparation required for enduring the competition, including the need for adequate rest and the impact of the tournament's schedule on the athletes.", "The importance of self-belief and unwavering commitment to success is emphasized through the champion's determination to prove detractors wrong and maintain a high level of performance, with only a few programs striving to win a national title every year.", 'The champion reflects on their Olympic experience, highlighting the significance of positive self-talk, visualization, and relaxation techniques as crucial components of their pre-competition routine, ultimately contributing to their success in a challenging wrestling bracket.']}, {'end': 2577.266, 'segs': [{'end': 2285.948, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2212.797, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 2214.558, 'text': "You know there's so many levels of that.", 'start': 2212.797, 'duration': 1.761}, {'end': 2218.493, 'text': "You've said before that winning is everything.", 'start': 2216.192, 'duration': 2.301}, {'end': 2223.976, 'text': 'And that means people lose, most people lose.', 'start': 2221.555, 'duration': 2.421}, {'end': 2228.298, 'text': "There's really in whatever the context is only one winner.", 'start': 2225.257, 'duration': 3.041}, {'end': 2235.362, 'text': 'In many parts of our world today, outside of wrestling, that concept, the brutal honesty of that is uncomfortable for people.', 'start': 2228.898, 'duration': 6.464}, {'end': 2248.061, 'text': 'So how do you think about this very, philosophical, difficult concept of, you know, there only being one winner, that winning is everything.', 'start': 2235.902, 'duration': 12.159}, {'end': 2250.465, 'text': 'This kind of really painful idea.', 'start': 2248.662, 'duration': 1.803}, {'end': 2254.912, 'text': "I don't think that that's a bad thing to have that mentality.", 'start': 2250.485, 'duration': 4.427}, {'end': 2259.052, 'text': 'I mean, I think Akutakov I remember a story I read about him.', 'start': 2254.932, 'duration': 4.12}, {'end': 2260.612, 'text': 'He comes to mind.', 'start': 2259.132, 'duration': 1.48}, {'end': 2265.574, 'text': 'You know, Sargoosh, I remember when he lost in London.', 'start': 2261.773, 'duration': 3.801}, {'end': 2269.636, 'text': 'And I remember the look on his face.', 'start': 2266.755, 'duration': 2.881}, {'end': 2273.957, 'text': 'And those are some of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the sport, freestyle wrestling.', 'start': 2269.716, 'duration': 4.241}, {'end': 2277.679, 'text': "And you know what? It's what works for you.", 'start': 2274.037, 'duration': 3.642}, {'end': 2285.948, 'text': "and you, you can talk about being at peace with your results and and that the approach is, and the journey is what it's about.", 'start': 2278.82, 'duration': 7.128}], 'summary': "In wrestling, winning is everything, with only one winner; loss is common, and it's about finding peace with results.", 'duration': 73.151, 'max_score': 2212.797, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY2212797.jpg'}, {'end': 2382.554, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2357.388, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 2364.79, 'text': 'the ncaa sends a message, a very serious message about sportsmanship, and so we talk about that.', 'start': 2357.388, 'duration': 7.402}, {'end': 2369.471, 'text': "the other thing with wrestling is there's rules in wrestling these guys that are tough guys.", 'start': 2364.79, 'duration': 4.681}, {'end': 2374.392, 'text': "uh, outside of the rules, that's that's what you want in your opponent.", 'start': 2369.471, 'duration': 4.921}, {'end': 2378.653, 'text': "that means they're frustrated.", 'start': 2374.392, 'duration': 4.261}, {'end': 2379.353, 'text': 'you got to be a.', 'start': 2378.653, 'duration': 0.7}, {'end': 2382.554, 'text': 'you got to be a tough guy inside the rules of the sport.', 'start': 2379.353, 'duration': 3.201}], 'summary': 'Ncaa emphasizes sportsmanship; wrestling values toughness within rules.', 'duration': 25.166, 'max_score': 2357.388, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY2357388.jpg'}, {'end': 2483.04, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2452.438, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 2454.219, 'text': 'We recruited the number one recruiting class.', 'start': 2452.438, 'duration': 1.781}, {'end': 2460.196, 'text': 'We got the administration to change 100% 180 how they looked at wrestling.', 'start': 2455.171, 'duration': 5.025}, {'end': 2469.205, 'text': "Here's the thing, and because of how serious we were and because we weren't idiots, we were able to do that with our administration.", 'start': 2460.937, 'duration': 8.268}, {'end': 2472.609, 'text': 'But my point is this, we tried to win.', 'start': 2469.245, 'duration': 3.364}, {'end': 2474.771, 'text': 'We tried to win.', 'start': 2474.01, 'duration': 0.761}, {'end': 2476.933, 'text': "Even at Virginia Tech, it wasn't a stepping stone for me.", 'start': 2474.871, 'duration': 2.062}, {'end': 2478.395, 'text': 'It ended up being one quickly.', 'start': 2476.993, 'duration': 1.402}, {'end': 2483.04, 'text': "And looking back on it, I was a fool to think that I'd be there for 20 years.", 'start': 2479.558, 'duration': 3.482}], 'summary': "Recruited top class, changed admin's view 100%, aimed to win at virginia tech.", 'duration': 30.602, 'max_score': 2452.438, 'thumbnail': 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and difficult concept of there only being one winner, with references to Akutakov and Sargoosh.']}, {'end': 2577.266, 'start': 2266.755, 'title': 'Balancing passion and sportsmanship in wrestling', 'summary': 'Discusses the importance of finding the right mindset and approach in wrestling, emphasizing the balance between passion and sportsmanship, and the impact of coaching on program success.', 'duration': 310.511, 'highlights': ['The significance of finding the approach that works best for each wrestler, whether it involves being at peace with results or adopting a more intense mindset, is emphasized, highlighting the individualized nature of success in wrestling.', 'The importance of sportsmanship in wrestling is highlighted, with strict repercussions for misconduct, including potential disqualification and suspension, emphasizing the serious consequences of crossing the line in the sport.', "The impact of coaching on program success and the ability to transform an administration's perspective on wrestling is discussed, showcasing the influence of dedicated and serious coaching on program development and recognition."]}], 'duration': 364.469, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Ww6pfsWmkdY/pics/Ww6pfsWmkdY2212797.jpg', 'highlights': ["The impact of coaching on program success and the ability to transform an administration's perspective on wrestling is discussed, showcasing the influence of dedicated and serious coaching on program development and recognition.", 'The significance of finding the approach that works best for each wrestler, whether it involves being at peace with results or adopting a more intense mindset, is emphasized, highlighting the individualized nature of success in wrestling.', 'The importance of sportsmanship in wrestling is highlighted, with strict repercussions for misconduct, including potential disqualification and suspension, emphasizing the serious consequences of crossing the line in the sport.', 'Reflecting on the mentality of accepting the painful idea that winning is everything, citing Akutakov and Sargoosh.', 'The concept of winning as everything and the discomfort of there only being one winner in most contexts.', 'The philosophical and difficult concept of there only being one winner, with references to Akutakov and Sargoosh.']}, {'end': 3293.373, 'segs': [{'end': 2654.138, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2577.686, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 2579.487, 'text': "Now you're saying you sound like a Russian wrestler.", 'start': 2577.686, 'duration': 1.801}, {'end': 2582.21, 'text': "Yeah, well, they're the best.", 'start': 2580.188, 'duration': 2.022}, {'end': 2589.795, 'text': 'In a certain light, looking at the history of wrestling, wrestling is much bigger than folk style, freestyle, Greco.', 'start': 2583.314, 'duration': 6.481}, {'end': 2593.196, 'text': "It's one of the oldest forms of combat period.", 'start': 2590.436, 'duration': 2.76}, {'end': 2596.337, 'text': "There's been cave drawings 15,000 years ago.", 'start': 2593.676, 'duration': 2.661}, {'end': 2602.038, 'text': "Do you ever see, so you're one of the great coaches of all time.", 'start': 2596.357, 'duration': 5.681}, {'end': 2604.499, 'text': "You're now focused on a particular rule style right now.", 'start': 2602.058, 'duration': 2.441}, {'end': 2613.346, 'text': 'Do you ever see wrestling as bigger than all of this, as one of the pure combats between two human beings?', 'start': 2605.239, 'duration': 8.107}, {'end': 2617.489, 'text': "I do, and we're raising $20 million for a facility to make it the best facility on the planet.", 'start': 2613.366, 'duration': 4.123}, {'end': 2624.595, 'text': 'We have a vision to build the best facility on planet Earth and put the best wrestlers in it.', 'start': 2617.529, 'duration': 7.066}, {'end': 2626.377, 'text': 'That is bigger than wrestling.', 'start': 2625.056, 'duration': 1.321}, {'end': 2629.179, 'text': "It's for the 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