Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast
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.
Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast
If You Stop Evolving, You’re Losing
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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.
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Episode highlights:
- How growth mindset facilitates innovation and creativity.
- The importance of positioning innovation as an additional tool rather than an obligation. Fundamental skills remain paramount!
- What it means to keep putting tools in your tool box.
- How mental performance tools can become stale through overuse, suggesting athletes regularly update motivational phrases or reminders on equipment.
- Why innovation doesn't require dramatic changes. Small tweaks can yield significant improvements, such as dietary adjustments or enhanced visualization techniques.
- We warned against over-training without proper recovery, noting that physical presence at training sessions doesn't guarantee development without adequate nutrition and focus.
AND A LOT MORE!
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