
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.
Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast
5 Habits for Long-Term Athletic Success
Welcome to Episode 30, a solo episode recorded by Host Jeff Lerg, discussing essential habits or rituals that athletes can establish for long-term success.
This episode on 5 Habits for Long-Term Athletic Success, provides a discussion that is comprehensive and structured around maintaining sustainable athletic performance while avoiding burnout.
Episode highlights:
- the SMART goal-setting framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) and illustrates its application through his personal experience at Michigan State University.
- The significance of learning from others in sports, whether through watching professional games, studying teammates, or analyzing competitors.
- The importance of excelling at one's current competitive level before focusing on advancement.
- The importance of starting each day effectively is highlighted, including proper nutrition, hydration, and establishing morning routines.
- The importance of planned rest days, suggesting one day per week for mental and physical recovery, maintaining social connections, and preventing burnout in competitive sports.
AND A LOT MORE!
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