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.
Episodes
78 episodes
The Perfect Offseason Recipe for Athletes
Welcome to Episode 78 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc discuss one of the biggest challenges athletes face during the offseason: finding the balance between re...
The Truth About Getting Drafted Nobody Talks About
Welcome to Episode 77 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc tackle one of the most emotional moments in an athlete's journey: getting drafted, getting cut, or feeling l...
Callie Shanahan: PWHL New York Sirens Goaltender
Welcome to Episode 76 of the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast!Up next in The Goalie Nation Series, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc welcome back PWHL New York Sirens goaltender Callie Shanahan following the completion of her rookie seas...
How to Handle Failure Without Losing Confidence
Welcome to Episode 75 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc tackle one of the most difficult experiences every athlete faces: failure.Whether it's a bad game...
Kris Eberly: From Tier 2 Hockey to Starting Goaltender at The Ohio State University
Welcome to Episode 74 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc continue the Goalie Nation series with The Ohio State University goaltender Kristoffer Eberly.Kris’ journey to D...
The Longevity Formula for Athletes: Chris Phillips
Welcome to Episode 73 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!"The Longevity Formula for Athletes: Chris Phillips"In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc sit down with one of the most experienced sports med...
How Athletes Build Grit Before the Season Starts
Welcome to Episode 72 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“How Athletes Build Grit Before the Season Starts”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down one of the most important traits every athl...
Owen Bartoszkiewicz: Michigan Tech University Goaltender and the Road That Led Him There
Welcome to Episode 71 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc continue the Goalie Nation series with Michigan Tech University goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz.Owen’s path through coll...
The Best Find a Way, the Rest Find Out: Building a No-Excuses Mentality
Welcome to Episode 70 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“The Best Find a Way, the Rest Find Out: Building a No-Excuses Mentality”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down one of the co...
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...
The 3 Real Signs You’re on the Right Path
Welcome to Episode 64 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“The 3 Real Signs You’re on the Right Path”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc take on one of the most frustrating questions athletes...
The Season’s Over… Now What?
Welcome to Episode 63 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!“The Season's Over… Now What?”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc tackle one of the most unc...
You Carry the Answer in Your Pocket — And Still Don’t Use It
Welcome to Episode 62 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!“You Carry the Answer in Your Pocket — And Still Don’t Use It”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie F...
The Most Underrated Skill in Sports (And It’s Not What You Think)
Welcome to Episode 61 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc dive into a concept that might be the most underrated...
The Confidence You Forgot You Built
Welcome to Episode 60 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down a powerful concept that goes far beyond the g...
Nobody Owes You Playing Time
Welcome to episode 59 of the Dialed and Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!In this episode, host Jeff Lerg is joined by our producer, Natalie Ferenc while Chris Palmer is away speaking to U.S. Army S...
This Is Why Sports Are Never Predictable
Welcome to episode 58 of the Dialed and Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!In this episode, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, joined by Natalie Ferenc, dive ...
The World Is Watching: Thriving on the Olympic Stage
Welcome to episode 57 of the Dialed and Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!In this episode, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, joined by Natalie Ferenc, take you inside the...
What Happens When You Stop Expecting Things to Go Right
Welcome to another episode of the Dialed and Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!Today, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, joined by Natalie, dive into one of the mos...
Why 70% of Athletes Quit—and How to Be the Exception
Welcome to episode 55 of the Dialed and Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast — brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports!Today, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer are joined by Natalie as they tackle one of the biggest challenges athletes f...
Suck It Up and Deal With It vs. Real Mental Strength
Welcome to Episode 54 — Suck It Up and Deal With It vs. Real Mental Strength … brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports! Today, host Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer discuss the main topic focused on managing future anxiety and compa...