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Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast

Jeff Lerg & Chris Palmer

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

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All Episodes

34:35

Why 70% of Athletes Quit—and How to Be the Exception

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2026/02/04

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...

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35:09

Suck It Up and Deal With It vs. Real Mental Strength

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2026/01/27

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 ...

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24:55

Hockey Is What You Do, Not Who You Are: Identity,...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2026/01/20

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: - ...

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47:17

Our Recruiting Journeys with Jeff Lerg & Natalie Ferenc

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2026/01/13

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...

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20:00

Why 2026 Is Your Year to Take Action

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2026/01/06

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 ...

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25:26

If You Stop Evolving, You’re Losing

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/12/30

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. ...

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25:26

Are You Really Giving 100%… or Just Saying You Are?

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/12/23

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...

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28:03

The Recipe for a Successful Team Culture

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/12/16

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...

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33:03

How to Build an Athlete Who NEVER Stops Believing in...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/12/09

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

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27:38

The Mindset Flip Every Athlete Must Learn

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/12/02

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...

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32:58

Why Your Hard Work STILL Isn’t Enough: Dillon Kelley...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/11/25

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 ...

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24:22

The Complete Practice Prep Checklist Every Player Needs

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/11/18

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,

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48:26

Developing the Complete Athlete — in Collaboration...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/11/10

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...

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27:19

How to Quiet Your Mind When the Game Gets Loud with...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/11/04

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

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21:58

The “Junkyard Dog” Mindset

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/10/28

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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31:00

How Shifting Your Mindset Can Change Everything:...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Welcome to Episode 40 - How Shifting Your Mindset Can Change Everything with Aidan Miller‼️ In this episode, we welcome Aidan Miller, student at the Athlete Academy and Tier 1 Hockey Player to the podcast this week! The conversation focuses on Aidan's journey from being a fourth-line player with limited ice time to becoming a team captain and top performer. Episode highlights: - Aiden shares his personal growth journey, describing how he evolved from being primarily known as...

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15:21

Is Technology Making Hockey Smarter or Softer?

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Welcome to Episode 39 - Is Technology Making Hockey Smarter or Softer? 🎥 Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up the discussion centered on the role of technology in modern hockey and its implications. We dive into both its benefits and potential drawbacks, emphasizing how the sport has evolved and what the increasing attempts to quantify various aspects of the game are. Episode highlights: - While current technology offers benefits like instant feedback and in-game video r...

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27:03

Your Mind Is a Muscle—Start Training It Like One

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Welcome to Episode 38 - Your Mind Is a Muscle—Start Training It Like One 🧠 Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up the discussion centered on five ways to stay present in the moment and achieve success in sports, particularly hockey. Also, emphasizing that while technical skills are important, mental preparation and presence are crucial for advancing in sports. Episode highlights: - Parallels between academic learning and sports-related mental development. It's stressed that focus, lis...

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28:17

Hockey’s Toughest Balancing Act: The...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Welcome to Episode 37 - Hockey’s Toughest Balancing Act: The Parent–Coach–Player Triangle ⚠️ Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up this discussion centered on the complex dynamics between parents, children, and coaches in youth hockey. Episode highlights: - The challenges parents face when trying to influence their children's hockey experience all while working with coaches. - What is this Parent-Coach-Player Triangle and how it affects everyone involved. - Exploring the comple...

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34:04

The Dialed & Driven Philosophy with Natalie Ferenc

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to Episode 36 - The Dialed & Driven Philosophy 🏆 Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer are joined by producer, Natalie Ferenc for her second appearance on the podcast! Despite her usual behind-the-scenes position, she plays a significant role in the conversations of this podcast. In this episode, we dive into the meaning and philosophy behind "Dialed and Driven," which serves as both the podcast's name and a life philosophy. Episode highlights: - The concept of being "diale...

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