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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
  • The Mindset Flip Every Athlete Must Learn

    The Mindset Flip Every Athlete Must Learn
    Dec 2 2025

    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.

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    Episode highlights:

    - The concept of staying "dialed in," explaining that while it's impossible to be 100% focused all the time, it's about doing simple things consistently well.

    - Pre-game focus techniques, with both hosts discussing various strategies including breath work, visualization, and finding quiet moments.

    - Natalie shared her personal experience of transferring from the University of Vermont to Lindenwood, demonstrating how perspective and adaptability can transform challenging situations into opportunities.

    - Jeff shared his experiences in college recruitment, highlighting how maintaining a positive mindset and continuous improvement led to opportunities, even when initial paths seemed closed.

    AND A LOT MORE!

    Thank you for listening to The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We appreciate every listener, comment, rating, and share!

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    28 mins
  • Why Your Hard Work STILL Isn’t Enough: Dillon Kelley is back!

    Why Your Hard Work STILL Isn’t Enough: Dillon Kelley is back!
    Nov 25 2025

    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 highlights:

    - Insights about Dillon's DKmobility and his journey as a mobility specialist on how he focused specifically on hockey goalies and mobility training to start his brand.

    - the importance of understanding athletes' personal challenges and providing appropriate support and mentorship.

    - DK's unique approach to combining strength and mobility training, which helped him maintain an injury-free career as a professional hockey goalie.

    - The importance of making less appealing but necessary training elements more engaging through technology and competition.

    - Why one should maintain consistent morning routines and habits during challenging times.

    AND A LOT MORE!

    Thank you for listening to The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We appreciate every listener, comment, rating, and share!

    Check out Dillon Kelley's instagram - @dkthemobilityguy

    Send us a text

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    33 mins
  • The Complete Practice Prep Checklist Every Player Needs

    The Complete Practice Prep Checklist Every Player Needs
    Nov 18 2025

    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, habits, anything. We’ll break it all down on the pod.

    ➡️ Click here to submit your questions!

    Episode highlights:

    - Diving into the 4 key elements of the Practice Prep Checklist.

    - The importance in practicing like a game and building the "compete mentality"

    - How to be at your best for practice and stand out to your coach.

    AND A LOT MORE!

    Thank you for listening to The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We appreciate every listener, comment, rating, and share!

    Send us a text

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDialedandDrivenPodcast

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    24 mins
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