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.

AND A LOT MORE!

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