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Dialed & Driven 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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The Best Find a Way, the Rest Find Out: Building a No-Excuses Mentality
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May 19, 2026 |
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Trey Augustine: Signed with the Detroit Red Wings & Former Michigan State University Goaltender
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May 12, 2026 |
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Johnny Hicks: 2026 National Champion & University of Denver Goaltender
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May 05, 2026 |
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Confident Athletes Don’t Guess—They Decide
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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The Mindset You Need to Come Back From Injury
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Talent Sets the Floor, Character Sets the Ceiling
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The 3 Real Signs You’re on the Right Path
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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The Season’s Over… Now What?
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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You Carry the Answer in Your Pocket — And Still Don’t Use It
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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The Most Underrated Skill in Sports (And It’s Not What You Think)
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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The Confidence You Forgot You Built
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Nobody Owes You Playing Time
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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This Is Why Sports Are Never Predictable
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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The World Is Watching: Thriving on the Olympic Stage
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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What Happens When You Stop Expecting Things to Go Right
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Why 70% of Athletes Quit—and How to Be the Exception
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Suck It Up and Deal With It vs. Real Mental Strength
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Hockey Is What You Do, Not Who You Are: Identity, Mindset, and Growth
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Our Recruiting Journeys with Jeff Lerg & Natalie Ferenc
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Why 2026 Is Your Year to Take Action
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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If You Stop Evolving, You’re Losing
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Are You Really Giving 100%… or Just Saying You Are?
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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The Recipe for a Successful Team Culture
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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How to Build an Athlete Who NEVER Stops Believing in Themselves
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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The Mindset Flip Every Athlete Must Learn
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Why Your Hard Work STILL Isn’t Enough: Dillon Kelley is back!
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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The Complete Practice Prep Checklist Every Player Needs
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Developing the Complete Athlete — in Collaboration with Phil Osaer and The Athlete Lab Podcast
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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How to Quiet Your Mind When the Game Gets Loud with Natalie Ferenc
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The “Junkyard Dog” Mindset
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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How Shifting Your Mindset Can Change Everything: Aidan Miller
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Is Technology Making Hockey Smarter or Softer?
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Your Mind Is a Muscle—Start Training It Like One
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Hockey’s Toughest Balancing Act: The Parent–Coach–Player Triangle
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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The Dialed & Driven Philosophy with Natalie Ferenc
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Chasing Dreams into the PWHL: Callie Shanahan
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s the Answer
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Pretender or Contender? Battling Imposter Syndrome
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Practicing the Game in Your Head
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Earned, Not Given: Mike Leone
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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5 Habits for Long-Term Athletic Success
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The Mindset of an NHL Player: Dakota Joshua
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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The Myth of Motivation
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Pushing Through Comfort
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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What Does It Mean to Be Coachable?
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Enjoy the Journey
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Believe in Good Things and Good Things Will Happen: Jake Hildebrand
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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What It Takes to Win It All
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Big-Time Players Make Big-Time Plays in Big-Time Games: Kirsten Simms
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Facing The Monster
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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No Limits, No Excuses: Kim Muir
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Suffering Is the Path to Every Great Thing
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Mission of a Leader: Bryan Lerg
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May 20, 2025 |
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Driven by Purpose: Rob Liddell
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May 13, 2025 |
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Dialing It In When It Matters: Natalie Ferenc
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May 06, 2025 |
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The Controversy Surrounding Multi-Sport Development
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Power of Mental Performance: Derek Lalonde
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Inside Hockey Politics
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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What It Takes to Stand Out
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Facing Reality
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The 1st Goalie to Go from The Federal League to The AHL: Dillon Kelley
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Growing Through Failure
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Pregame Rituals & Superstitions
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Managing The Pressure
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Peaking For Playoffs
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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The Comparison Game
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Why Am I Not Playing?
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Too Much VS Not Enough
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Building a Belief System
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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The Truth About Chasing The Big Dream in Hockey
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Jan 17, 2025 |