Heavy Hitter Sports

Mark Hochgesang
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Heavy Hitter Sports educates, entertains & inspires by spotlighting sports game-changers. Athletes and sports business leaders share their remarkable stories and provide valuable advice on how to tackle challenges on and off the field of play. Host Mark Hochgesang's commentary is shaped by his deep love and knowledge of sports and 30 years of management experience at Nike, adidas and Easton.

  1. ADHD & Sports

    JUL 30

    ADHD & Sports

    John Gassner & host Mark Hochgesang trade thoughts on how parents & coaches can best support young athletes with ADHD. John is an ADHD Life Coach, former DI athlete, sports industry veteran and has ADHD himself. Mark has recently returned to coaching youth baseball and is the father of an ADHD athlete. A 2024 Aspen Institute survey indicates that 20% of athletes between the age of 6 to 18 suffer from ADHD. Parents, coaches and athletes alike should find this episode illuminating.  Order Out of Chaos Website: https://www.orderoochaos.com/ John & Leslie YouTube Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHAxsIWmELc&t=105s John's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-s-gassner/ Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate & review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks.  mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    36 min
  2. Spiro Psaltis: Baseball Savant & Storyteller

    JUN 5

    Spiro Psaltis: Baseball Savant & Storyteller

    Guest Spiro Psaltis shares his deep love for baseball & engaging stories re his USC national title team, five pro ball career, Pete Rose relationship & a successful 40-year tenure as both a coach & announcer with host Mark Hochgesang, his long time friend & fellow fraternity pledge brother.  Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate & review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks.  mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    58 min
  3. Baseball Life Lessons: What the Game Teaches Us

    MAY 8

    Baseball Life Lessons: What the Game Teaches Us

    Sports can be highly instructive. Much of what I have discovered about life comes from the baseball diamond. These are ten valuable life lessons that the game of baseball has taught me.  1) You have to adjust to the curve & bad hops 2) Umps are bound to make bad calls 3) Keep your eye on the ball 4) Hope springs eternal 5) It's the little things that matter most 6) It's a team game 7) Take your cuts 8) Not everyone can play short or bat fourth 9) Moms matter most 10) You only get to play so many seasons Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. Happy Holidays! mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    10 min
  4. Gary Chupik: Elite Mindset for Sports & Business

    APR 2

    Gary Chupik: Elite Mindset for Sports & Business

    Renowned mental performance coach Gary Chupik reveals the secrets of creating an elite mindset & unlocking your full potential. This master of sports psychology shares insights re visualization, goal-setting, team building & leadership. Enjoy sports fans! Elite Mindset Website: https://www.elitemindsetnation.com/ Gary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitemindset/ Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. Happy Holidays! mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    41 min
  5. Les Badden: Nike Alchemist

    JAN 29

    Les Badden: Nike Alchemist

    Les Badden, film & video guru & event planner extraordinaire, provides a behind-the-scenes view of Nike's magic making process during the company's golden era.  Tiger Catcher Poster: https://sportsposterwarehouse.com/products/lance-parrish-tiger-catcher-1983-detroit-tigers-vintage-wall-poster-nike-inc Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. Happy Holidays! mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    41 min
  6. 2024 Highlights

    JAN 8

    2024 Highlights

    Host Mark Hochgesang shares his favorite guest moments from 2024. The advice, insight & untold stories are both entertaining & illuminating. Enjoy sports fans! Time-Stamped Show Notes 0:45   Teresa Strasser: Making it Home 2:02    Laura Jorgensen: Strong as You Have to Be 3:41     Scott Shirley: Balancing Act 5:17     Cody Gifford: The Race of a Lifetime 7:52     Jen Armbruster: Sports for All 8:39    Dave Clark: The Climb 11:47    Santiago Halty: The Beautiful Game 13:44   Steve Harden: Formula for Success 15:55   Kirsten Jones:  Never Enough 18:24   Ann Schatz: Trailblazer Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks.  mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    21 min
  7. Brian Baker: Designing Success...From Nike to Hasbro

    12/19/2024

    Brian Baker: Designing Success...From Nike to Hasbro

    Brian Baker, SRVP of Board Games at Hasbro, shares why he left a thriving design & product development career at Nike to chase his childhood dream of working in the toy & game industry. He also reveals how the recent successful Hasbro-Nike LeBron James collaboration transpired. Brian & host Mark Hochgesang discuss orchestrating career transitions, the power of AI & their mutual love for some of Hasbro's powerhouse franchises: Monopoly, Clue, Candy Land, Twister & Mouse Trap. Enjoy sports (and toy) fans! Brian's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandbaker/ Hasbro Website: https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us Time-Stamped Show Notes 1:15      The Dream Begins 2:18     Ziba Design 3:31     The Swoosh 5:00    Metcon Rises 9:05    Career Transition: Nike to Hasbro 13:25    Building Credibility    15:13     Monopoly Matters 17:37     Double GOATs: LeBron & Monopoly 19:51     Monopoly Magic 23:46    Hasbro Happenings 27:44     Board Game Testing & Evaluation 29:00    Artificial Intelligence 31:33     Outsider Inventors 33:46    Spreading Fun to All 35:15     Competition: Mattel, Lego & Time 38:00    Lightning Round 38:44    The Wrap Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. Happy Holidays! mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    43 min
  8. Pat Tillman: The Ultimate Sacrifice

    11/11/2024

    Pat Tillman: The Ultimate Sacrifice

    Pat Tillman set aside a lucrative pro football career for a valiant, yet heartbreaking military career. Host Mark Hochgesang pays tribute to this true American hero. Mark also shares his thoughts re the Iraq, Afghanistan & Ukraine conflicts.  * Pat Tillman Foundation: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/donate/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MG5BhD1ARIsAEcZtwSXZ7dzmA9rwDObpJ9g0wMPXD5vOaVwYt0sC1rlK2QX9UA1frvskTUaAuIAEALw_wcB * Remembering Pat Tillman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEw3Gd2RHY0 * The Tillman Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568334/ * Prince Harry's Pat Tillman Award Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cvD8CWLWgU * Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman, by Jon Krakauer: https://www.powells.com/book/where-men-win-glory-the-odyssey-of-pat-tillman-9780307386045 * Mary Tillman's Statement: https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2813963 * NBC News Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4815441 Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit.  Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks.  mphochgesang@gmail.com 971-985-6909

    12 min
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Heavy Hitter Sports educates, entertains & inspires by spotlighting sports game-changers. Athletes and sports business leaders share their remarkable stories and provide valuable advice on how to tackle challenges on and off the field of play. Host Mark Hochgesang's commentary is shaped by his deep love and knowledge of sports and 30 years of management experience at Nike, adidas and Easton.

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  • Creator
    Mark Hochgesang
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Heavy Hitter Sports
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