67 episodes

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.

Heavy Hitter Sports Mark Hochgesang

    • Sports
    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

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.

    Jen Armbruster: 7X Paralympian & Gold Medal Winner

    Jen Armbruster: 7X Paralympian & Gold Medal Winner

    Jen Armbruster, seven time Paralympian, shares her gold winning success tips. She & host Mark Hochgesang discuss how to creatively overcome obstacles, the value of sports for the disabled & the magic of faithful guide dogs. 

    Adaptive Sports Northwest: https://adaptivesportsnw.org/

    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

    • 37 min
    Ann Schatz: Broadcasting Trailblazer

    Ann Schatz: Broadcasting Trailblazer

    The renowned sports broadcaster Ann Schatz shares her groundbreaking journey. Ann & host Mark Hochgesang talk about the nation's new found love...women's college basketball. And Ann shares her love for learning, coaching and inclusivity. Plus, who doesn't want the inside scoop on the Tanya Harding scandal from the reporter who broke the story.

    LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-schatz/

    Wikipedia Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Schatz

    Adaptive Sports Northwest Fundraiser (May 4th): https://adaptivesportsnw.org/

    • 47 min
    Dave Stevens: Overcoming Adversity

    Dave Stevens: Overcoming Adversity

    Dave Stevens shares his incredible story of achieving sports & broadcasting success, despite having no legs. Dave & host Mark Hochgesang discuss overcoming obstacles, disability challenges & the benefits of inclusion, while having fun along the way. Enjoy sports fans!

    Dave Stevens Speaks Website: https://davestevensspeaks.com/

    Dave Stevens Speaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davestevensspeaks_/?hl=en

    TV Video Clips Featuring Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFKIUsTbJxE

    Dave Speaks with Jim Abbott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKAOXsRNUuY

    The Saint of Second Chances: https://www.netflix.com/title/81476121

    The Geary Stein & Stevens Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-geary-stein-stevens-show/id1617159516

    Easter Seals Oregon: https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/

    Northwest Adaptive Sports: https://adaptivesportsnw.org/

    Special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics.org/

    Dave Clark Heavy Hitter Sports Episode: https://www.heavyhittersports.com/dave-clark-unsung-hereos/

    • 48 min
    Frank Gifford Sports Legend: A Son's Perspective

    Frank Gifford Sports Legend: A Son's Perspective

    Cody Gifford reveals behind the scenes stories about his father Frank Gifford, a true football icon. Cody talks about his dad’s challenging upbringing, thrilling USC and New York Giants on field exploits and game-changing ABC announcing days.

    Cody and host Mark Hochgesang also trade thoughts on how to mitigate the risks of CTE, the brain disease that sadly haunts so many football players.

    Key Links:
    Requiem for a Runningback: https://www.requiemforarunningback.com/

    Frank's Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pw7wTAwMO8

    Frank discusses Monday Night Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rwmvsjJ14

    Franz Klammer's '76 Downhill Gold Medal race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0VrDnlPhTI

    Frank discusses the Klammer call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfYV5ZOxUSs

    Frank Gifford's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gifford

    Books written by Frank: The Whole Ten Yards and The Glory Game

    NESTRE: https://nestreperformance.com/

    Second Impact Syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-impact_syndrome

    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

    • 51 min
    Dave Clark: Unsung Hereos

    Dave Clark: Unsung Hereos

    Dave Clark is the only man to play professional baseball while on crutches. Contracting polio as a baby would have stopped virtually any other athlete in their tracks. But Dave's dedication, perseverance and love of baseball enabled him to defy the odds. 

    But no one can do the extraordinary alone. This is also a story of the unsung heroes that aided Dave along his amazing journey. If you or one of your loved ones is faced with an overwhelming obstacle or severe limitation, you will glean inspiration from this conversation with Dave. 

    D3 Day: https://d3day.com/

    Pulling Each Other Along Podcast: https://pullingeachotheralong.com/podcast/

    Dave Clark & Ernie Pound Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYGey8tL_9c

    Diamond in the Rough: The Dave Clark Story: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diamond-in-the-rough-dave-clark/1115844806

    A Pound of Kindness: https://apoundofkindness.com/

    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

    • 46 min
    Michael Bergmann: Grand Slam Innovator

    Michael Bergmann: Grand Slam Innovator

    Michael Bergmann, author, innovator & former Nike product development guru, shares how to bring ambitious plans to life. His 'fearless innovation together' strategy helped revolutionize Nike Tennis & the Oregon track community. Michael's engaging stories highlight the value of risk-taking, networking & dreaming big. This is a 'must listen' for those seeking advice on how to battle big problems or overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges in business, sports or life. 

    Track of Dreams Video: https://centraloregondaily.com/maupin-oregon-track-dreams/

    Track of Dreams Video #2: https://centraloregondaily.com/maupin-track-dreams-michael-bergmann-incubatoru-book/

    Incubator U Consulting: https://www.incubatoru.com/about

    Michael's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbergie/

    Innovation from the Ground Up: https://www.amazon.com/INNOVATION-GROUND-IncubatorUs-Methodology-Organization/dp/1962595021/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706385015&sr=8-1

    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

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

cbondpdx1 ,

Genius

Authentic storytelling comes naturally for Mark. An openly biased USC/SF Giants homer does a good job of spanning sports, geographies, genders, etc. Go Mark!!!!

Chris Hogie ,

Great Listen for Avid and Casual Fans Alike

Awesome guests, great stories, solid research, fun interviewer! Great new podcast to follow!

Morgan Fielder (SIG) ,

meaningful sports stories

Mark helps people share their meaningful sports stories and has a soothing great voice. I’m so excited to hear these real stories about good people!

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