Why Am I Not Playing?

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast - Why Am I Not Playing? Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer sit down and discuss the difficulty in not playing. Whether you're a goalie or a player, everyone goes through having to ride the bench. The rollercoaster of emotions is normal and this episode dives into ways to navigate and better prepare yourself for the weight it can feel to not play. This episode highlights: - Playing time uncertainty and what that looks like at all levels. - Not receiving feedback from the coach about why you aren't playing. - Being professional even with unfairness. - Stories about the harsh reality of getting benched. - Being a supportive teammate. - Being prepared for EVERYTHING! and how to develop that skill. - Importance on being consistent in pre-game preparation. AND A LOT MORE! Thank you for listening to The Dialed & Driven Hockey Mentality Podcast! We appreciate every listener, comment, rating, and share! Send us a text 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