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Heavy Hitter Sports
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 87 episodes
Heavy Hitter Sports
Latest Episodes
Gary Patterson: To the Rescue
Host Mark Hochgesang provides his take on the recent hiring of USC's new defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson. Mark also shares his thoughts on the upcoming Trojan season. Patterson's Introductory Press Conference:
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Season 4
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Episode 87
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10:10
Danny van Leeuwen: Resilient Athlete
Host Mark Hochgesang huddles with the inspiring and relentlessly optimistic Danny van Leeuwen—athlete, nurse, storyteller, and champion for living fully with a chronic illness. Danny doesn’t just talk about resilience; he lives it daily with mu...
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Season 4
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Episode 86
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31:52
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 return...
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Season 4
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Episode 85
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35:39
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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 Hochgesan...
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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58:13
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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 h...
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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9:30
