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
Developing the Complete Athlete — in Collaboration with Phil Osaer and The Athlete Lab Podcast
Welcome to Episode 43 - Developing the Complete Athlete — in Collaboration with Phil Osaer and The Athlete Lab Podcast 🎙️
Dialed & Driven x The Athlete Lab Podcast‼️ Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg sit down with Phil Osaer, the host of The Athlete Lab Podcast in this collaboration episode.
Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Phil Osaer share more than just a passion for athlete development — they work together at The Athlete Academy, an academy for youth athletes which is part of The Athlete Lab. Phil, the Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group and a former NHL scout, brings a wealth of experience and perspective on what it truly takes to build the complete athlete.
Episode highlights:
- The importance of understanding failure as a pathway to success, particularly in youth development. Highlighting how athletes often seek help reactively when facing challenges rather than proactively seeking mental performance guidance.
- Delayed gratification in modern athlete development, noting how today's instant-gratification culture conflicts with the long-term nature of athletic development.
- Phil Osaer, with his experience in NHL goalie scouting and development, provided insights on what separates successful professional athletes. He emphasized that competitiveness is the key differentiating factor among elite goalies.
- Real stories and experiences from all hosts on developing the whole athlete.
AND A LOT MORE!
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