Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast

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 t...

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 thei...

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 mo...

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...

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...

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 discus...

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 p...

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, habi...

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...

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...

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 im...

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 struggl...

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 shar...

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:  -...

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 b...

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 thi...

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...

Welcome to Episode 35 - Chasing Dreams into the PWHL with Callie Shanahan 🚨 In this episode, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer welcome New York Sirens PWHL drafted goaltender, Callie Shanahan! A recent Boston University graduate, we will be discussing her journey from youth hockey to the professional level including her development as a goaltender and the challenges she faced along the way. Episod...

Welcome to Episode 34 - Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s the Answer… Compartmentalization‼️ In this episode, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer discuss the concept of compartmentalization in athletes' lives. The conversation focuses on how athletes can effectively manage different aspects of their lives while pursuing their athletic goals. Episode highlights:  - How compartmentalization looks like i...

Welcome to Episode 33 - Pretender or Contender? Battling Imposter Syndrome.  In this episode, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer explain that Imposter Syndrome, while not a formal psychological diagnosis, describes a situation where individuals doubt their abilities.  Chris Palmer elaborates that Imposter Syndrome manifests as extreme self-doubt and fear of being "found out" as less capabl...

Welcome to Episode 32 - Practicing the Game in Your Head! 🧠 In this episode, hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer dive the power of visualization and how practicing visualization can be a powerful tool for athletic performance.  🚨 As an added experience to our viewers, we have included a live visualization exercise! Chris Palmer walks us through a complete game day scenario from arrival at the rink...

Welcome to Episode 31 with Rochester Americans AHL Head Coach, Mike Leone! The episode features a unique conversation discussing his unconventional journey in hockey. We dive into Leone's path from playing various levels of hockey to becoming a successful professional coach.  Episode highlights:  - Mike's uncommon journey of playing through attending multiple schools including Division I...

Welcome to Episode 30, a solo episode recorded by Host Jeff Lerg, discussing essential habits or rituals that athletes can establish for long-term success. This episode on 5 Habits for Long-Term Athletic Success , provides a discussion that is comprehensive and structured around maintaining sustainable athletic performance while avoiding burnout. Episode highlights:  - the SMART goal-setting frame...

Welcome to Episode 29 with NHL player, Dakota Joshua!  The episode features a conversation between Host Chris Palmer and Dakota Joshua. With around 250 games of experience in the NHL, this discussion centers around Dakota's journey in professional hockey and his approach to mental performance. Episode highlights:  - Dakota's experience starting in the NHL during the COVID season, scoring...

Welcome to Episode 28 - The Myth of Motivation This episode is focused on exploring the relationship between motivation and discipline in hockey performance. Episode highlights:  - How motivation naturally fluctuates with circumstances, fatigue, and distractions and although it is essential as a foundation, it alone is insufficient for achieving high-level athletic goals. - Why you need discipline...