Facing Reality
04/01/25 • 24 min
Welcome to Episode 11 - Facing Reality
Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg dive into what it is like to face reality in sports. We understand how difficult it is to navigate through disappointment or frustration that arise throughout one's career. So, we want to emphasize the importance of self-identification and how to set realistic but, lofty goals.
This episode highlights:
Understanding true passion versus just loving the lifestyle sports brings to your life.
Dealing with developmental challenges.
Being able to realistically evaluate yourself and the importance of setting goals.
Examples of how successful athletes and coaches have been able to climb the ladder with hard work and dedication.
How to accept that there are different paths to success.
AND A LOT MORE!
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Welcome to Episode 11 - Facing Reality
Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg dive into what it is like to face reality in sports. We understand how difficult it is to navigate through disappointment or frustration that arise throughout one's career. So, we want to emphasize the importance of self-identification and how to set realistic but, lofty goals.
This episode highlights:
Understanding true passion versus just loving the lifestyle sports brings to your life.
Dealing with developmental challenges.
Being able to realistically evaluate yourself and the importance of setting goals.
Examples of how successful athletes and coaches have been able to climb the ladder with hard work and dedication.
How to accept that there are different paths to success.
AND A LOT MORE!
Thank you for listening to The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We appreciate every listener, comment, rating, and share!
Email us: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedanddriven/
X: https://x.com/dialedanddriven
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDialedandDrivenPodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PRwBFDkvYi56TdzIPMRge
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b1168059-6e38-4352-b3d5-c5fdbba6067f/dialed-driven-hockey-mentality-podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dialed-driven-hockey-mentality-podcast/id1791139650
Previous Episode
The 1st Goalie to Go from The Federal League to The AHL: Dillon Kelley
Welcoming Dillon Kelley, aka DK The Mobility Guy!
This episode is all about making your own path in sports. Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg break down the unusual story of how DK became a goalie as well as how he was able to get to play in the American Hockey League, despite not taking the “normal” steps to get there.
This conversation explores key topics such as pressure management, resilience, and the importance of enjoying the process, as well as highlighting DK’s transition to a successful mobility business following his sports career.
Episode highlights:
The unconventional story of how Dillon Kelley began playing goalie in highschool.
How DK was able to go from the Federal League (FPHL), the lowest professional hockey league, to the American Hockey League (AHL), the league directly under the NHL.
How to enjoy the game regardless of the challenges you face in or outside of hockey.
Loving the journey more than the destination and constantly working on your skills.
Maintaining belief despite criticism and obstacles to success.
The creation of DK The Mobility Guy - turning your experience from sports into entrepreneurial opportunities.
AND A LOT MORE!
Make sure to follow DK on social media - @dkthemobilityguy
Thank you for listening to The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We appreciate every listener, comment, rating, and share!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedanddriven/
X: https://x.com/dialedanddriven
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDialedandDrivenPodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PRwBFDkvYi56TdzIPMRge
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b1168059-6e38-4352-b3d5-c5fdbba6067f/dialed-driven-hockey-mentality-podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dialed-driven-hockey-mentality-podcast/id1791139650
Next Episode
What It Takes to Stand Out
Welcome to Episode 12 - What It Takes to Stand Out
Hosts Chris Palmer and Jeff Lerg discuss the importance of making good impressions and how to stand out in every level in hockey. They emphasize that true confidence comes from preparation and genuine effort, not from pretending or seeking approval.
This episode highlights:
How standing out requires giving everything you have regardless of pecking order or perceived limitations.
The importance of making good impressions during tryout season, particularly for teenagers going to junior hockey tryouts or junior players trying to impress college scouts.
The balance of self-confidence and avoiding arrogance.
Examples of how to stand out in challenging situations.
Importance of controlling attitude and effort every day.
AND A LOT MORE!
Thank you for listening to The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We appreciate every listener, comment, rating, and share!
Email us: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedanddriven/
X: https://x.com/dialedanddriven
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDialedandDrivenPodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PRwBFDkvYi56TdzIPMRge
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b1168059-6e38-4352-b3d5-c5fdbba6067f/dialed-driven-hockey-mentality-podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dialed-driven-hockey-mentality-podcast/id1791139650
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