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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

28:29

The Controversy Surrounding Multi-Sport Development

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Welcome to Episode 15 - The Controversy Surrounding Multi-Sport Development. Should I engage in other sports outside of hockey? This is a question that lingers throughout the hockey world and on this episode, we discuss the value behind multi-sport development. Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer emphasize that quality training with a purpose is more valuable than quantity. Check out this episode to gain useful information on how to develop overall athleticism for hockey by participating i...

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47:53

The Power of Mental Performance: Derek Lalonde

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Welcome to Episode 14 - The Power of Mental Performance: Derek Lalonde. We are pumped to share this episode with Derek ‘Newsy’ Lalonde, discussing the importance of growing your mental toughness. Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer sit down and dive into the life of coaching and what Newsy accredits to his success in climbing the ladder to the NHL. This episode highlights: - Derek Lalonde’s extensive coaching journey from dreaming of being a teacher to coaching at the NHL level. - Coaching...

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21:32

Inside Hockey Politics

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Welcome to Episode 13 - Inside Hockey Politics While politics definitely exists, we want to emphasize that there's still roughly 70% pure opportunity in hockey. While that might look different for every family and player, there is a harsh reality portion of "politics" when actual player development is overlooked. That said, staying focused on consistent effort and development can still open doors—because talent and work ethic do get noticed. With that, in this weeks episode, hosts Chris...

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23:42

What It Takes to Stand Out

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Welcome to Episode 12 - What It Takes to Stand Out Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss the importance of making good impressions and how to stand out in every level in hockey. They emphasize that true confidence comes from preparation and genuine effort, not from pretending or seeking approval. This episode highlights: - How standing out requires giving everything you have regardless of pecking order or perceived limitations. - The importance of making good impressions during tryou...

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24:52

Facing Reality

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/04/01

Welcome to Episode 11 - Facing Reality Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg dive into what it is like to face reality in sports. We understand how difficult it is to navigate through disappointment or frustration that arise throughout one's career. So, we want to emphasize the importance of self-identification and how to set realistic but, lofty goals. This episode highlights: - Understanding true passion versus just loving the lifestyle sports brings to your life. - Dealing with dev...

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41:47

The 1st Goalie to Go from The Federal League to The...

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Welcoming Dillon Kelley, aka DK The Mobility Guy! This episode is all about making your own path in sports. Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg break down the unusual story of how DK became a goalie as well as how he was able to get to play in the American Hockey League, despite not taking the “normal” steps to get there. This conversation explores key topics such as pressure management, resilience, and the importance of enjoying the process, as well as highlighting DK’s transition t...

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24:49

Growing Through Failure

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Welcome to Episode 9 - Growing Through Failure Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss the critical role of failure in achieving success in sports. They emphasize that failure is an inevitable part of growth! Also, in this episode we explore how acknowledging and learning from failures, rather than being overwhelmed by them, can lead to significant improvement. This episode highlights: - Coping mechanisms on overcoming failure regardless of how big or small it is. - Actionable advice o...

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27:57

Pregame Rituals & Superstitions

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Welcome to Episode 8 - Pregame Rituals & Superstitions! Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss the significance of pregame rituals and superstitions in hockey. They explore how these rituals help players transition mentally and physically from daily life to being game-ready. We also welcome our first special guest, Fife Lerg! She provides a deeper level to not only help us get to know co-host, Jeff Lerg better, but offers insights into the impact of these rituals from a partner's perspe...

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20:29

Managing The Pressure

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/03/04

Welcome to Episode 7 - Managing The Pressure Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss tangible strategies to manage and perform under pressure. They explore concepts such as practicing mindfulness and visualization, and focusing on small tasks to achieve the big picture. This episode aims to provide actionable insights for athletes, parents, and coaches to help them handle pressure effectively and achieve success. This episode highlights: - Ways to reframe pressure. - The analogy of “You can always...

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19:08

Peaking For Playoffs

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/02/25

It's that time of year again... playoffs! Welcome to Episode 6 of The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast. Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg will exclusively talk about what it takes to ensure that you are mentally prepared for playoffs. This episode showcases strategies for peaking during high pressure games such as playoffs, championships, and nationals. This episode will dive into: - Personal experiences of both success and failure in playoffs. - How pressure can affect perform...

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23:37

The Comparison Game

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Welcome to Episode 5 - The Comparison Game Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss the challenges of the hockey season, specifically focusing on the comparison game among athletes. This episode will dive into the ins and outs of the big question that arises at end of a hockey season... Where am I going to play next season? This episode highlights: - Ways to combat comparing yourself to others. - The importance of focusing on controllable factors. - Explores how players and families deal with...

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27:35

Why Am I Not Playing?

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast - Why Am I Not Playing? Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer sit down and discuss the difficulty in not playing. Whether you're a goalie or a player, everyone goes through having to ride the bench. The rollercoaster of emotions is normal and this episode dives into ways to navigate and better prepare yourself for the weight it can feel to not play. This episode highlights: - Playing time uncertainty and what that looks like...

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26:06

Too Much VS Not Enough

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast - Too Much VS Not Enough. Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer sit down and discuss how extra training doesn't matter if you are not performing when it counts. There is an illusion behind what is enough when it comes to training, recovery, and achieving peak performance - what is enough for you, might not be enough for someone else. This episode highlights: - The fear of missing out, burnout, and comparing yourself to other...

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17:01

Building a Belief System

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Episode 2 of the Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast - Building a Belief SystemJeff Lerg and Chris Palmer sit down and discuss how someone can build an internal belief system. Everyone’s path to believing in themselves will be different but, there are three primary commonalities that are established throughout the course of the episode. This episode highlights:- Examples how goal setting plays a part in building internal belief- Advice on creating a nurturing athletic environmen...

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33:22

The Truth About Chasing The Big Dream in Hockey

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast ·

2025/01/17

Welcome to our 1st Episode - The Truth About Chasing The Big Dream in Hockey! Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer sit down and discuss the TRUTH behind chasing the big dream in hockey... playing in the NHL. Listen as we get into the hard details surrounding youth hockey and the commitment and dedication it takes to get to the highest levels in hockey. This episode highlights:- Insight on what it takes to achieve new levels in hockey.- Stories about playing in the USHL and NCAA D1.- Advice on...

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