Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast
Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast with hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, is a space for athletes, parents, and coaches to see the depths of hockey and the mental hurdles that come with it.
Jeff Lerg has extensive experience as a former player and current coach that propels his knowledge and life advice. Jeff has reached the ultimate pinnacle of what it means to be a successful D1 Collegiate Athlete. Playing at Michigan State University, he has won countless awards and accolades displaying his success. Also, a former professional goalie for 10+ years across the U.S. and Europe, he has had first-hand experience reaching his own goals and helping others achieve theirs.
Chris Palmer, M.A. in Psychology, is a Hockey Mental Performance Coach who trains individuals, coaches, and teams from house leagues to Pro and Amateur in the US, Europe and Canada. He trains “heart, head, and guts,” with a proven process that helps clients maximize mental toughness and motivation to develop a grinding and intense compete level. As a former NCAA runner, x2 All-American, and Nike-sponsored athlete, Chris brings a great deal of knowledge in athletics and the mental performance space to positively impact the lives of athletes all over the world.
Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast
Latest Episodes
Trey Augustine: Signed with the Detroit Red Wings & Former Michigan State University Goaltender
Welcome to Episode 69 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc continue the Goalie Nation series with one of the brightest young goaltenders in hockey — Detroit Red Wings prospect and Michi...
Johnny Hicks: 2026 National Champion & University of Denver Goaltender
Welcome to Episode 68 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc sit down with 2026 National Champion and University of Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks — or more famously “Johnny Bricks.” From...
Confident Athletes Don’t Guess—They Decide
Welcome to Episode 67 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“Confident Athletes Don’t Guess—They Decide”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down one of the most underrated skills in sport...
The Mindset You Need to Come Back From Injury
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“The Mindset You Need to Come Back From Injury”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc tackle one of the toughest realities athletes face...
Talent Sets the Floor, Character Sets the Ceiling
In Episode 65 of the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast, we break down one of the most overlooked — yet most important — elements of athletic success: character.Athletes today spend countless hours developing their skills, training in...