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
The Mindset Flip Every Athlete Must Learn
Welcome to Episode 46 - The Mindset Flip Every Athlete Must Learn 🔃💪
Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg center this discussion around mental performance in hockey, focusing on several key themes. Emphasizing the importance of reframing negative situations and maintaining hope while acknowledging adversity.
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Episode highlights:
- The concept of staying "dialed in," explaining that while it's impossible to be 100% focused all the time, it's about doing simple things consistently well.
- Pre-game focus techniques, with both hosts discussing various strategies including breath work, visualization, and finding quiet moments.
- Natalie shared her personal experience of transferring from the University of Vermont to Lindenwood, demonstrating how perspective and adaptability can transform challenging situations into opportunities.
- Jeff shared his experiences in college recruitment, highlighting how maintaining a positive mindset and continuous improvement led to opportunities, even when initial paths seemed closed.
AND A LOT MORE!
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