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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.
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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 gym: stacking gains. While the term is often used in the weightlifting world, the team explores how the real power of stacking gains lies in the mental side of performance — building confidence through the experiences, habits, and challenges you've already overcome. From na...
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 Special Operations Forces. From Olympic gold medal moments to powerful lessons on practice habits, specialization, and joy in sport, this episode dives deep into what truly separates athletes who rise from those who stall. Episode Highlights: Why practice habi...
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 into the reality of chaos in sport — using powerful storylines from the Winter Olympics to explore what really separates athletes who fold under pressure from those who rise when it matters most. Episode Highlights: Why anything can happen at the Olympics — and why accepting that reality makes athlet...
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 mental battle of the Olympics — where pressure is highest, distractions are everywhere, and the world is watching. This conversation breaks down what truly separates athletes who crumble under pressure from those who rise when it matters most. Using real Olympic storylines across winte...
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 most important (and unavoidable) realities of sport and life: learning how to manage chaos when things don’t go as planned. From youth hockey to the Olympics, this episode breaks down why setbacks, distractions, injuries, pressure, and unexpected changes aren’t signs that something is wrong — the...
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 face at every level: how to stay mentally strong when the grind gets heavy, burnout creeps in, and the big picture gets lost in the day-to-day chaos. This conversation highlights how pressure, comparison, fear of failure, and unrealistic expectations can strip the fu...
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 comparison during the competitive season. Noting the struggle with players getting opportunities on other teams while others don't. It's emphasized that this time of year is particularly challenging because players hear about teammates and competitors securing positions ...
Welcome to Episode 53 — Hockey Is What You Do, Not Who You Are: Identity, Mindset, and Growth … brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports! Today, host Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer discuss the main topic: identity and the dangers of over-identification with being “a hockey player”. We also dive into why we linked identity to standards, or daily codes of conduct— and how youth systems that push single-sport immersion can narrow identity and increase risk. 💥 Episode 53 highlights: - ...
Welcome to Episode 52 — Our Recruiting Journeys with Jeff Lerg & Natalie Ferenc … brought to you by Vaughn Custom Sports! Today, host Jeff Lerg and our producer Natalie Ferenc sit down and discuss their recruitment process in committing and playing at Division 1 universities. Episode 52 highlights: - How recruitment has revealed significant changes in modern college sports such as NIL and the number of athletes in the transfer portal, emphasizing that modern athletes are...
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We’re kicking off the year with a major announcement: we’ve officially partnered with Vaughn Custom Sports, a premier goalie gear company proudly based right here in Michigan. Vaughn has been part of our hockey story long before this partnership ever existed. Both Natalie and Jeff wore Vaughn gear throughout their playing careers, and this collaboration is a natural extension of the trust, craftsmanship, and ...
Welcome to Episode 50 - If You Stop Evolving, You’re Losing 🧰 Our hosts, Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss innovation in athletic performance and the importance of being a student of the game by identifying strengths and growth opportunities, and continuously seeking improvement. Register for our Mentality Building Curriculum, The Dialed & Driven Success Formula! ➡️ Click here to learn more Episode highlights: - How growth mindset facilitates innovation and creativity. ...
Welcome to Episode 49 - Are You Really Giving 100%… or Just Saying You Are? 💯 Today, our hosts, Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss mid-season check-ins for hockey players and the challenge of self-assessment during holiday breaks when numerous distractions compete for athletes' attention. Register for our Mentality Building Curriculum, The Dialed & Driven Success Formula! ➡️ Click here to learn more Episode highlights: - A personal story from Jeff about his journey on becoming the s...
Welcome to Episode 48 - The Recipe for a Successful Team Culture 🏆 Today, our hosts, Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg go into a detailed conversation about team culture. The hosts emphasized that effective leadership doesn't necessarily come from the most skilled players or those with official captain roles. Register for our Mentality Building Curriculum, The Dialed & Driven Success Formula! ➡️ Click here to learn more Episode highlights: - Highlighting the significance of col...
Welcome to Episode 47 - How to Build an Athlete Who NEVER Stops Believing in Themselves 🤩 Our hosts, Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg start the conversation on the topic of belief and its connection to bullying. Jeff shares his personal experience of potentially being an easy target for bullying due to his physical conditions but maintained a positive attitude through athletic achievement. Chris discusses different approaches to handling bullying, emphasizing the importance of recognizing that bull...
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. ‼️ New Segment Alert! ‼️ We want to hear from YOU. Send us your questions—mindset, mental performance, hockey development, habits, anything. We’ll break it all down on the pod. ➡️ Click...
Welcome to Episode 45 - Why Your Hard Work STILL Isn’t Enough 🤯 Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg welcome back Dillon Kelley aka DKthemobilityguy! In this episode, we discuss various aspects of athlete development, mentorship, and DK's specialty — mobility training! ‼️ New Segment Alert! ‼️ We want to hear from YOU. Send us your questions—mindset, mental performance, hockey development, habits, anything. We’ll break it all down on the pod. ➡️ Click here to submit your questions! Episode ...
Welcome to Episode 44 - The Complete Practice Prep Checklist Every Player Needs 📋✅ Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg introduce a new practice preparation checklist! They outlined four key elements: proper nutrition and hydration, pre-practice focus routines, active listening during coach instructions, and maintaining a competitive mindset throughout practice sessions. ‼️ New Segment Alert! ‼️ We want to hear from YOU. Send us your questions—mindset, mental performance, hockey development, habi...
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 Th...
Welcome to Episode 42 - How to Quiet Your Mind When the Game Gets Loud 🗣️ Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer welcome back our producer, Natalie Ferenc, a former Division 1 goaltender. In this episode, we primarily discuss ways to manage emotions to not only help on the ice, but in real life moments such as present moment awareness. Furthermore, Jeff Lerg emphasized that while technical skills are important, mental preparation and presence are crucial for advancing in sports. Episode highlights:...
Welcome to Episode 41 - The “Junkyard Dog” Mindset 😡💪 With hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, the discussion is focused on mid-season challenges and maintaining motivation. As we are past the beginning of the season, near Halloween — when players have had enough time to assess their position and performance. Some are excelling and seeking ways to maintain motivation, while others might be struggling with unmet expectations. Episode highlights: - How there has been an evolution of hockey ...
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