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 to a successful mobility business following his sports career.

Episode highlights:

- The unconventional story of how Dillon Kelley began playing goalie in highschool.

- How DK was able to go from the Federal League (FPHL), the lowest professional hockey league, to the American Hockey League (AHL), the league directly under the NHL. 

- How to enjoy the game regardless of the challenges you face in or outside of hockey.

- Loving the journey more than the destination and constantly working on your skills.

- Maintaining belief despite criticism and obstacles to success.

- The creation of DK The Mobility Guy - turning your experience from sports into entrepreneurial opportunities. 

AND A LOT MORE!

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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 on redefining failure and maintaining a competitive, growth-oriented mindset.

- Stories explaining how there is no easy path to success. 

- Examples of how even the greatest athletes in the world fail and are able to learn from it. 

- Ways to use failure as a driving force to improve yourself and be a better athlete. 

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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 perspective.

This episode highlights:

- Personal stories on the positive and negative impacts of pregame rituals. 

- The balance between beneficial preparation and the potential rigidity that can cause problems, inhibiting us to perform consistently.

- How these psychological routines can extend to relationships, family members, and friends. 

- Managing unpredictability in sports and in life. 

- How these habits, ranging from specific meal choices to unique warm-up routines, can help athletes transition from everyday life to peak performance on the ice.

- Why we feel the need to perform these rituals or superstitions. 

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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 take your ball and go home”.

- Examples of how the world’s greatest athletes manage pressure.

- Stories on how pressure has taken over or helped us succeed in big moments.

- Self imposed pressure versus external pressure.

- Is it real pressure or is it just our thoughts?

- How to turn pressure into opportunity!

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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 performance.

- How to maintain focus on incremental goals, managing emotional energy, and understanding that all players face similar pressures.

- The importance staying focused on doing your job rather than the end result.

- Ways to remember your self-identity and how leadership can catapult a team to success.

- Stories on what it is like being on teams as the underdog as well as being the most favored team to win it all. 

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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 recruitment decisions and team placements during the season.

- Stories on how stay to focused and positive while watching peers succeed in their careers.

- Ways the professional level operations have made its way to the youth level.

- The truth on growth and development from the youth level to the NHL

- Personal stories of players overcoming injuries, adversity, and uncontrollable factors. 

AND A LOT MORE!

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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 at all levels. 

- Not receiving feedback from the coach about why you aren't playing.

- Being professional even with unfairness. 

- Stories about the harsh reality of getting benched.

- Being a supportive teammate.

- Being prepared for EVERYTHING! and how to develop that skill. 

- Importance on being consistent in pre-game preparation. 

AND A LOT MORE!

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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 others.

- The importance of being intentional in your training!

- Why peaking in practice and games are important.

- Understanding the layers of hockey training.

- Balancing the current season with the off season.

- Developing overall athleticism and giving your mind a break with other sports.

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Episode 2 of the Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast - Building a Belief System

Jeff 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 environment
- Team belief versus individual belief 
- The difference between false and actual positive affirmations
- Stories of believing even when the odds are against you

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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 mentally battling the hardships of developing self confidence.
- Battling adversity physically, mentally, and medically throughout one's hockey career. 
- The truth of the hockey business.
- Perspective for parents on what it takes to survive in the hockey world.

AND A LOT MORE!

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