Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast
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.
Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast
Trey Augustine: Signed with the Detroit Red Wings & Former Michigan State University Goaltender
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Welcome to Episode 69 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!
In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc continue the Goalie Nation series with one of the brightest young goaltenders in hockey — Detroit Red Wings prospect and Michigan State standout Trey Augustine.
From youth hockey with Honeybaked to the USA National Team Development Program, World Junior Championships, and now the start of his professional career, Trey shares the mindset, habits, and competitiveness that helped shape him into one of the top goalies in the game today.
Trey opens up about the mental side of elite performance, the importance of staying level-headed, and why “being where your feet are” has become such a powerful tool throughout his hockey journey. He also reflects on getting drafted by his hometown Detroit Red Wings, representing Team USA on the international stage, and the lessons he’s learning as he transitions into professional hockey.
Already a two-time Big Ten Goalie of the Year, Mike Richter Award winner, two-time World Champion, and two-time All-American both athletically and academically, Trey gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what truly separates elite athletes from the rest.
Episode Highlights:
• Trey’s journey from Honeybaked youth hockey to becoming a Detroit Red Wings draft pick
• The mindset habits that helped him improve statistically every single season
• Why “being where your feet are” became one of his biggest mental performance tools
• How competitiveness has fueled his success both on and off the ice
• The importance of maintaining high standards even on difficult days
• How he balances intensity, confidence, and being a great teammate
• Pregame routines, visualization, and tracking habits that help him feel prepared
• The emotional differences between international hockey and college hockey
• Lessons learned from winning back-to-back World Junior Championships with Team USA
• What it was like going through the NHL Draft process and hearing his name called by Detroit
• The biggest adjustments Trey has noticed early in professional hockey
• Why skating and puck-handling are becoming even more important at the pro level
• How competing in sports outside of hockey helps him stay mentally fresh
• Advice for young goalies on developing consistency, discipline, and maturity
AND SO MUCH MORE!
If you’re a goalie, athlete, coach, or parent looking to learn what it takes to compete at the highest levels of hockey, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on mindset, preparation, composure, and long-term development.
Stay present. Stay dialed. Stay driven.
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