A hockey mentality podcast hosted by Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer - Dialed and Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast is a space for athletes, parents, and coaches to see the depths of hockey and the mental performance that comes with it.

Jeff Lerg runs his own goalie school under the Future Pro USA brand and is the Owner of Goalie Mentors, his extensive experience as a former player and current coach propels his knowledge and life advice. Jeff has reached the ultimate pinnacle of what it means to be a successful Division 1 Collegiate Athlete. Playing at Michigan State University from 2005-09, he has won countless awards and accolades displaying his success; most notably the James E. Sullivan Award awarded annually to most outstanding athlete at the collegiate or Olympic level in the United States, the Senior CLASS Award that is presented each year to the outstanding senior NCAA Division 1 Student-Athlete of the Year, and Today’s Top 10 Award that is given each year by the NCAA to honor ten former outstanding senior Student-Athletes. As well as being an All-American at MSU, Jeff won a National Championship in 2007 with his nearly 150 collegiate games played as the starting goaltender. Former professional goalie for 10+ years playing 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., is a Hockey Mental Performance Coach who trains individuals, coaches, and teams from Olympians, to house leagues, and Tier 1 youth hockey across the U.S., Juniors, D3, D1, the AHL, NHL, pro and amateur in the US, Europe and Canada. He trains “heart, head, and guts” with a proven process that helps athletes, coaches, and teams manage distractions, increase focus and intensity, reset quickly after failures, maximize mental toughness and motivation, and 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 athletics and in the mental performance space.

Natalie Ferenc is the producer and content strategist for the Dialed and Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast, where she helps shape conversations that highlight the mental, emotional, and competitive edge required to perform at the highest levels of sport. A former NCAA Division I goaltender, Natalie played at Lindenwood University and University of Vermont, gaining firsthand experience in elite training environments and high-performance culture. Her playing career also includes representing the U18 U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2019 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship, where she earned a silver medal. Drawing from her background as an elite athlete, Natalie brings a player-first perspective to storytelling, branding, and content strategy—bridging performance psychology, athlete development, and authentic sports media.