The Truth About Mental Performance Coaching & Why Athletes Hold Themselves Back

The Truth About Mental Performance Coaching & Why Athletes Hold Themselves Back

July 21, 2026 · 24 min · Season 2 · Episode 79

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The episode discusses the importance of mental performance coaching in athletics and how it impacts confidence and decision-making.

Welcome to Episode 79 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood aspects of athletic success: mental performance coaching. For years, athletes have been taught to train their bodies—but what about the part of the game that controls confidence, focus, resilience, and decision-making under pressure? Chris shares his unique philosophy on mental performance coaching, explaining why...

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Hosts: Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer

Guest: Natalie Ferenc

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