Welcome to Episode 94 of the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast with Clay Brandenburg, World Champion Powerlifter.

We discuss the uncomfortable truth about becoming great and the biggest mistake parents make raising athletes.

Everyone wants to be great.

But few understand the discipline, setbacks, and sacrifices it takes to get there.

What does it REALLY take to become a world champion?

In this episode, Jeff Lerg and mental performance coach Chris Palmer sit down with Clay Brandenburg, former World Champion Powerlifter and owner of The Fit Factory, who went from being bullied as a kid to bench pressing over 932 pounds and becoming one of the strongest competitors in the world.

Clay shares how he turned adversity into motivation, developed the discipline to compete at the highest level, and earned seven consecutive invitations to Arnold Schwarzenegger's prestigious powerlifting competition.

But his biggest lessons go far beyond the weight room.

As a coach and father of a collegiate wrestler, Clay opens up about the challenges of raising successful athletes, knowing when to push and when to step back, and why young athletes must learn to take ownership of their own success.

Because greatness isn't just about talent. It's about your effort, your environment, and what you're willing to do when nobody is watching.

Episode Highlights:

• How Clay went from being bullied as a kid to becoming a World Champion Powerlifter
• The discipline and mentality behind bench pressing over 932 pounds
• What competing at Arnold Schwarzenegger's prestigious powerlifting event taught him about pressure
• Why your effort matters more than winning or losing
• The biggest mistake parents make when pushing their young athletes
• Why athletes must learn to take ownership of their goals
• How failure and setbacks can help athletes discover their true potential
• Why surrounding yourself with the right people is essential for success
• The importance of enjoying the journey instead of only chasing the outcome

The biggest message?

"You can't lose if your effort is at an all-time high." — Clay Brandenburg

Success isn't guaranteed. But your effort, attitude, and willingness to improve are always within your control.

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Welcome to the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast!

Up next in The Goalie Nation Series, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc welcome PWHL New York Sirens goaltender Kaley Doyle to share her journey from youth hockey in Livonia, Michigan, to the professional stage.

From navigating college recruiting uncertainty and overcoming four hip surgeries to playing at Brown University, Quinnipiac University, and eventually earning a spot in the PWHL, Kaley's journey is a powerful example of resilience, self-belief, and perseverance.

Throughout the conversation, Kaley opens up about the mental challenges of recovering from injuries, trusting herself when her future in hockey was uncertain, and making difficult decisions to pursue her professional dreams.

She also discusses the patience required while waiting for playing time, the importance of staying prepared for opportunities, and life behind the scenes in the PWHL, including creating Trendy Tendies with teammate Callie Shanahan.

Episode Highlights:

• Kaley's journey from youth hockey to the PWHL
• Navigating college recruiting and earning a Division I opportunity
• Overcoming four hip surgeries and the mental challenges of recovery
• Building self-belief through setbacks and uncertainty
• Her journey through Brown University and Quinnipiac University
• Taking a chance on the PWHL without a guaranteed contract
• Staying mentally prepared while waiting for playing time
• Life behind the scenes with the New York Sirens
• Creating Trendy Tendies with teammate Callie Shanahan
• Her goals for Year 2 in professional hockey
• Why trusting your journey and staying ready are essential to success

AND SO MUCH MORE!

If you're an athlete, goalie, coach, or parent, this episode offers valuable lessons on overcoming setbacks, trusting your preparation, and continuing to pursue your goals even when the path isn't clear.

Your journey won't always go as planned. Keep putting in the work, believe in yourself, and be ready when your opportunity comes.

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Welcome to Episode 92 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast: The #1 Skill Young Athletes Aren't Training: Being Present.

Every athlete wants to perform at their best.

But between social media, comparing themselves to others, worrying about mistakes, and thinking about what's next, it's easy to lose focus.

What if the most important skill an athlete can develop is simply learning to live in the present?

In this episode, Jeff Lerg, mental performance coach Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down why being present is one of the most overlooked skills in youth sports—and how athletes can train themselves to stay focused, overcome distractions, and perform with greater consistency.

They discuss why athletes need to stop dwelling on past mistakes, stop worrying about the future, and start focusing on what they can control right now.

Because you can't change the past or control the future, but you can control what you do next.

Episode Highlights:

• Why being present is a critical skill for young athletes
• How overthinking and distractions hurt performance
• Why social media comparison holds athletes back
• How to reset quickly after making a mistake
• The importance of focusing on the next play
• How routines and habits build consistency
• Why elite athletes live by "Be where your feet are"

The biggest message?

Stop living in the past. Stop worrying about the future. Be where your feet are.

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