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.

AND A LOT MORE!

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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!

AND A LOT MORE!

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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.

AND A LOT MORE!

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