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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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Gene McCarthy: Leadership Lessons

May 28, 2026 • Mark Hochgesang & Gene McCarthy • Season 4 • Episode 90

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Gene McCarthy, former elite miler & Nike executive, shares hard-earned lessons from leading some of the most iconic brands in sports. Drawing from his experiences at Nike, Brand Jordan, Under Armour, & ASICS, Gene offers a candid & insightful look inside some of the most pivotal moments in sporting goods history. Filled with memorable stories involving Phil Knight, Michael Jordan & Tom Brady, this conversation with host Mark Hochgesang is both inspirational & highly entertaining.

Chasing Four Powell's Link: https://www.powells.com/book/chasing-four-a-personal-history-of-work-and-play-9798872479406?condition=New

Gene's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmccarthy56/

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