Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast
Dialed & Driven Hockey 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
The Recipe for a Successful Team Culture
How to Build an Athlete Who NEVER Stops Believing in Themselves
The Mindset Flip Every Athlete Must Learn
Why Your Hard Work STILL Isn’t Enough: Dillon Kelley is back!
The Complete Practice Prep Checklist Every Player Needs
Developing the Complete Athlete — in Collaboration with Phil Osaer and The Athlete Lab Podcast
How to Quiet Your Mind When the Game Gets Loud with Natalie Ferenc
The “Junkyard Dog” Mindset
How Shifting Your Mindset Can Change Everything: Aidan Miller
Is Technology Making Hockey Smarter or Softer?
Your Mind Is a Muscle—Start Training It Like One
Hockey’s Toughest Balancing Act: The Parent–Coach–Player Triangle
The Dialed & Driven Philosophy with Natalie Ferenc
Chasing Dreams into the PWHL: Callie Shanahan
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s the Answer
Pretender or Contender? Battling Imposter Syndrome
Practicing the Game in Your Head
Earned, Not Given: Mike Leone
5 Habits for Long-Term Athletic Success
The Mindset of an NHL Player: Dakota Joshua
The Myth of Motivation
Pushing Through Comfort
What Does It Mean to Be Coachable?
Enjoy the Journey
Believe in Good Things and Good Things Will Happen: Jake Hildebrand