Welcome to Episode 45 - Why Your Hard Work STILL Isn’t Enough 🤯

Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg welcome back Dillon Kelley aka DKthemobilityguy! In this episode, we discuss various aspects of athlete development, mentorship, and DK's specialty — mobility training!

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Episode highlights:

- Insights about Dillon's DKmobility and his journey as a mobility specialist on how he focused specifically on hockey goalies and mobility training to start his brand.

- the importance of understanding athletes' personal challenges and providing appropriate support and mentorship.

- DK's unique approach to combining strength and mobility training, which helped him maintain an injury-free career as a professional hockey goalie.

- The importance of making less appealing but necessary training elements more engaging through technology and competition.

- Why one should maintain consistent morning routines and habits during challenging times.

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Welcome to Episode 44 - The Complete Practice Prep Checklist Every Player Needs 📋✅

Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg introduce a new practice preparation checklist! They outlined four key elements: proper nutrition and hydration, pre-practice focus routines, active listening during coach instructions, and maintaining a competitive mindset throughout practice sessions.

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- Diving into the 4 key elements of the Practice Prep Checklist.

- The importance in practicing like a game and building the "compete mentality"

- How to be at your best for practice and stand out to your coach.

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Welcome to Episode 43 - Developing the Complete Athlete — in Collaboration with Phil Osaer and The Athlete Lab Podcast 🎙️

Dialed & Driven x The Athlete Lab Podcast‼️ Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg sit down with Phil Osaer, the host of The Athlete Lab Podcast in this collaboration episode.

Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Phil Osaer share more than just a passion for athlete development — they work together at The Athlete Academy, an academy for youth athletes which is part of The Athlete Lab. Phil, the Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group and a former NHL scout, brings a wealth of experience and perspective on what it truly takes to build the complete athlete.

Episode highlights:

- The importance of understanding failure as a pathway to success, particularly in youth development. Highlighting how athletes often seek help reactively when facing challenges rather than proactively seeking mental performance guidance.

- Delayed gratification in modern athlete development, noting how today's instant-gratification culture conflicts with the long-term nature of athletic development.

- Phil Osaer, with his experience in NHL goalie scouting and development, provided insights on what separates successful professional athletes. He emphasized that competitiveness is the key differentiating factor among elite goalies.

- Real stories and experiences from all hosts on developing the whole athlete.

AND A LOT MORE!

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Welcome to Episode 42 - How to Quiet Your Mind When the Game Gets Loud 🗣️

Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer welcome back our producer, Natalie Ferenc, a former Division 1 goaltender. In this episode, we primarily discuss ways to manage emotions to not only help on the ice, but in real life moments such as present moment awareness. Furthermore, Jeff Lerg emphasized that while technical skills are important, mental preparation and presence are crucial for advancing in sports.

Episode highlights:

-How the mind needs training just like any other muscle, drawing parallels between academic learning and sports-related mental development. We stress that focus, listening, and active participation are essential skills that require deliberate development.

- How consistent practice leads to habit formation.

- Words and/or phrases that Natalie and Jeff would tell themselves to find that "center" to reset and refocus in games and even in practice.

- Actionable mechanisms to help yourself not get engulfed in doubt, fear, or worry to help with consistent performance.

AND A LOT MORE!

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Welcome to Episode 41 - The “Junkyard Dog” Mindset 😡💪

With hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, the discussion is focused on mid-season challenges and maintaining motivation. As we are past the beginning of the season, near Halloween — when players have had enough time to assess their position and performance. Some are excelling and seeking ways to maintain motivation, while others might be struggling with unmet expectations.

Episode highlights:

- How there has been an evolution of hockey training. Noting how it has become a year-round sport with the possibility of overtraining, particularly during summer, which can lead to mental fatigue by October.

- The "junkyard dog mentality" - staying hungry for opportunities despite challenges.

- The importance of moving away from victim mentality and focusing on self-accountability.

- Practical advice about implementing weekly goal-setting sessions, suggesting a simple five-minute weekly planning routine on Sunday nights to maintain focus and progress toward larger objectives.

AND A LOT MORE!

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Welcome to Episode 40 - How Shifting Your Mindset Can Change Everything with Aidan Miller‼️

In this episode, we welcome Aidan Miller, student at the Athlete Academy and Tier 1 Hockey Player to the podcast this week! The conversation focuses on Aidan's journey from being a fourth-line player with limited ice time to becoming a team captain and top performer.

Episode highlights:

- Aiden shares his personal growth journey, describing how he evolved from being primarily known as the "funny guy" to becoming a trusted leader.

- How changing his mindset from trying to impress others to focusing on enjoying the game and building genuine connections with teammates has attributed to his current success.

- Jeff and Chris' involvement with the Athlete Academy and the impact of being surrounded by high-achieving individuals has assisted in Aidan's development.

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Welcome to Episode 39 - Is Technology Making Hockey Smarter or Softer? 🎥

Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up the discussion centered on the role of technology in modern hockey and its implications. We dive into both its benefits and potential drawbacks, emphasizing how the sport has evolved and what the increasing attempts to quantify various aspects of the game are.

Episode highlights:

- While current technology offers benefits like instant feedback and in-game video review, there can be drawbacks to excessive technological integration.

- The contrast between modern technology use and how it was used during Jeff Lerg's playing days at Michigan State (05'-09') and beyond, where video review was minimal - approximately once per week.

- How hockey's subjective nature makes it challenging to quantify all aspects of the game, unlike more straightforward sports such as running.

- Importance of finding balance in technology usage for athlete development.

- Why recognizing human elements beyond digital metrics in player evaluation is key to overall development.

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Welcome to Episode 38 - Your Mind Is a Muscle—Start Training It Like One 🧠

Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up the discussion centered on five ways to stay present in the moment and achieve success in sports, particularly hockey. Also, emphasizing that while technical skills are important, mental preparation and presence are crucial for advancing in sports.

Episode highlights:

- Parallels between academic learning and sports-related mental development. It's stressed that focus, listening, and active participation are essential skills that require deliberate development.

- How consistent practice leads to habit formation.

- Why the podcast emphasizes mental training over technical skills, highlighting how being present in the moment is crucial for athletic success and advancement in sports.

- Incorporating meditation and mindfulness practices into training routines.

- 5 actionable ways you can use right now to stay present in the moment to perform at your best in competition.

AND A LOT MORE!

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