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Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast

Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast

By: Jeff Lerg & Chris Palmer
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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.

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Episodes
  • Driven by Purpose: Rob Liddell

    Driven by Purpose: Rob Liddell
    May 13 2025

    Welcome to Episode 17 - Driven by Purpose with Rob Liddell

    This is the story of overcoming. Will you attack the challenge or hide from it?

    Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up the conversation into Rob Liddell's life sharing his personal journey of dealing with stage four cancer while maintaining his dedication to goalie coaching.

    This episode highlights:

    - How Rob's diagnosis affected his perspective on life and coaching.

    - The development paths of successful goalies, with Rob highlighting the importance of work ethic over natural talent.

    - What perspective versus perception is and how that looks in one's own life by figuring out what really matters.

    - Exploring what is your why?

    - Rob's approach to goalie coaching and how that sets him apart as a leader in the industry.

    AND A LOT MORE!

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    35 mins
  • Dialing It In When It Matters: Natalie Ferenc

    Dialing It In When It Matters: Natalie Ferenc
    May 6 2025

    Welcome to Episode 16 - Dialing It In When It Matters with Natalie Ferenc

    What is your why? One of the themes in this episode is understanding the value of having fun in sports along with one's personal motivations for playing.

    Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up the discussion into Natalie's experience as a female athlete and the importance of self-confidence.

    This episode highlights:

    - Navigating through the ups and downs of playing a male dominated sport as a female.

    - How entering the transfer portal her sophomore year of college helped shape her resilience.

    - Personal experiences from Natalie as she explains her journey on the USA U18 Women's National Team as well as playing 5 years of Division I college hockey.

    - What it looks like to have resilience, hard work, and the ability to overcome stereotypes.

    - The importance of self-confidence and parental support.

    AND A LOT MORE!

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    37 mins
  • The Controversy Surrounding Multi-Sport Development

    The Controversy Surrounding Multi-Sport Development
    Apr 29 2025

    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 in other sports.

    This episode highlights:

    - The benefits of sports diversification.

    - Personal experiences with playing multiple sports competitively, recreationally, and for recovery purposes.

    - The importance of intentional practice versus mindless repetition.

    - How taking breaks from hockey can benefit both mental and physical health while maintaining athleticism through alternative activities.

    - What an off-season should look like to be able to peak for the regular hockey season.

    AND A LOT MORE!

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    28 mins

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