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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.
Episodes
84 episodes
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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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
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....
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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41:21
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:
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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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 Notes0:45 Teresa Strasse...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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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-N...
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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43:02
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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12:27
Adriana Caliri: Unleash Your Superpowers
Adriana Caliri, former Nike Golf & Tennis GM & current leadership coach, shares insights on how to unleash your full potential. She reveals lessons learned by working with tennis greats Serena Williams, Roger Federer & Rafa Nadal. A...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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44:23
Laura Jorgensen: Fueling Performance
Retired pro cyclist Laura Jorgensen shares how she & her co-founder created Fuel Goods, a sports nutrition company focused on everyday athletes. Laura talks about career pivots, building high performance teams & fueling sports performan...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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51:38
Taylor Cook: Elevate Your Mental Game
Taylor Cook, mental performance coach & retired professional ice hockey goalie, provides insight into how athletes & others can enhance your mental mindset. She & host Mark Hochgesang exchange thoughts on the power of positive self-...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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31:31
Scott Shirley: Harnessing Sports for Good
Former Penn State football player Scott Shirley shares how his entrepreneurial efforts helped raise over $400M to battle rare diseases & support a variety of other charitable causes. Scott & host Mark Hochgesang discuss how athletes, te...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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35:45
Rethinking Youth Sports: Jean Linscott & Ken Ruoff
This illuminating conversation regarding the pitfalls of today's competitive youth sports world will benefit athletes, parents & coaches alike. The exorbitant cost of club sports, crazy tournament travel demands & the dangers of year-ro...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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58:07
Steve Harden: Surpass Your Limits
Sporting goods veteran, consultant, author & cancer survivor Steve Harden provides tips on how to supercharge corporate careers. Steve & host Mark Hochgesang share insights re effective leadership, teamwork, communication & customer...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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42:00
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Molly Carroll: Mindset Matters - Unlocking Athlete Potential
Molly Carroll, therapist, coach & Tedx speaker, shares how to enrich the mental mindset of young athletes. A wide variety of other sports psychology topics are addressed by Molly & host Mark Hochgesang. Molly's Website:
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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Willie Mays: American Icon
Host Mark Hochgesang regails the magic of his childhood hometown hero, Willie Mays. The Say Hey Kid, who passed away less than 48 hours ago, is thought by many to be the greatest baseball player of all-time. His amazing talent, fierce determina...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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8:22
Craig Constantine: Parkour Evangelist
Craig Constantine, the host of the Movers Mindset podcast, shares the wonders of parkour with host Mark Hochgesang. Craig highlights the physical & mental challenges & rewards of this one-of-a-kind sport birthed from the Paris suburbs. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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38:23
Santiago Halty: Soccer Startup Success Secrets
Senda Athletics Founder & CEO Santiago Halty shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey & offers leadership, team building & strategic guidance. Santiago reveals his love of family, futsal & Fair Trade. And he & host...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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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.
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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37:52
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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. Pl...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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47:00
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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 f...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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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. <...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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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...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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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'...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:00
Teresa Strasser: Baseball's Healing Powers
Award winning author Teresa Strasser shares how she used a thrilling Little League baseball season to grieve her brother’s passing and reconnect with her father. Her book Making it Home just made USA Today’s list of “Best Books of 2023...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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