Heavy Hitter Sports
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHeavy 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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Ann Schatz: Broadcasting Trailblazer
April 23, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBThe 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 Fundrai...
Dave Stevens: Overcoming Adversity
April 11, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBDave 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 ...
Frank Gifford Sports Legend: A Son's Perspective
March 21, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBCody 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 Ree...
Dave Clark: Unsung Hereos
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBDave 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 i...
Michael Bergmann: Grand Slam Innovator
February 06, 2024 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBMichael 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 Vid...
Teresa Strasser: Baseball's Healing Powers
January 24, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBAward 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”. Teresa & host Mark Hochgesang discuss how a love for baseball helped them 'heal' and get through the toughest moment of their lives. Time-Stamped Show Notes 1:39 Welcome to the Show 2:49 Favorite Read of the Year 4:48 My Los...
Guest Gems from 2023: Stellar Advice, Insight & Untold Stories
January 10, 2024 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBStellar guest advice, insight and untold stories from guests during the past are highlighted by host Mark Hochgesang. Enjoy sports fans! Time-Stamped Show Notes 0:56 Jolynn Mitchell: Family & Friends Sports Bonding 2:17 Mike Hass: Hall of Fame Comes Calling 4:20 Casey Cavell: Stay Focused 4:49 Desmond Clark: Live Life to the Fullest 6:26 Matt Powell: Network, Network, Network! 7:40 Karen Morgan: Go Dawgs! Fight On! 9:06 Peter Paskill: Timely Job Search Advice ...
Kirsten Jones: Empower Your Young Athlete
January 04, 2024 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThe pressures placed on young athletes and their parents have never been greater. Peak performance and sports parenting coach Kirsten Jones explains how best to navigate these turbulent youth sports waters. This is a must listen episode for those with kids playing sports. Plus, don't you want to know how Kirsten wins over the Russian Red Army at age 24? Enjoy sports fans! Time-Stamped Show Notes 1:30 - Young Kirsten 2:37 - College Recruiting Saga 5:51 - William & Ma...
Marcus Alston: Tackling Student Athlete Mental Health
December 13, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBAuthor, advocate & activist Marcus Alston shares his personal sports journey & quest to empower student athletes via greater mental health access & game changing legislation. Enjoy sports fans! Time-Stamped Show Notes 2:10 - Alston for Athletes 5:49 - Lane Kiffen Tearjerker 6:41 - Marcus' Heartbreak 8:34 - Yep, it's Broken 12:01 - The Benefits of Sport 13:30 - True Grit 15:56 - College Challenges 17:36 - Color Me Bl...
Casey Cavell: Baseball's Business Wisdom
November 20, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBCasey Cavell and host Mark Hochgesang discuss 'swinging for success' in business, baseball and life. Casey is a renowned entrepreneur, business consultant, podcaster and baseball fanatic. Welcome to season three of Heavy Hitter Sports. Enjoy sports fans! Time-Stamped Show Notes 2:55 - Business Builder 4:23 - Right People, Right Values 6:23 - For the Love of the Game 9:10 - TicTok Generation 9:31 - Chill 12:41 - Stay Focused 15:02 - Relax 16:53 - Great ...
Desmond Clark: Renaissance Man
September 13, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBFormer Chicago Bear star Desmond Clark shares his compelling rags to riches story. This modern day renaissance man also reveals the five keys to greatness as depicted in his book Principles of Winning. If you're looking for meaningful inspiration & tangible tips on how to improve your own game you'll truly enjoy this conversation between Dez & host Mark Hochgesang. Win the Day! Time-Stamped Show Notes 2:08 - Challenging Childhood 3:38 - Sports to the Rescue 4:41 - Coache...
Dick Grapenthin: Man of Many Hats
August 30, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBDick Grapenthin is the master of resilience & reinvention. Looking for inspiration to start a second career of your own? After toiling on his family's Iowa farm, Dick pursued his dream of playing professional baseball. After a successful 10-year career, Dick coached at Clemson and then earned his MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Business. Dick then entered the sports goods world by working with host Mark Hochgesang at Easton. Impactful senior management roles at Mizuno Sports fol...
Jolynn Mitchell: High Performance Team Building
August 10, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBLeadership and Executive Coach Jolynn Mitchell provides insight on building & empowering high-performance teams. She recommends showing up with daily intention & focusing on the collective WE. Advice is given re how leaders can be more curious, trusting & vulnerable at work. Jolynn and host Mark Hochgesang, fellow Nike & adidas veterans, reveal the inner workings of both companies. They also talk about reimagining business leadership, unlocking employee potential & navigating politically c...
Karen Morgan: The Funny Side of Sports
July 12, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWhile sports can often feel like a matter of life and death, it can also be hilariously funny at times. Professional comedian Karen Morgan brings that fact to life with host Mark Hochgesang. She shares humorous stories about being an athlete, sports mom and diehard Georgia football fan. Enjoy sports fans! Karen's Website: https://www.karenmorgan.com/ Karen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmorgancomedy/ Karen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmorgancomedy Karen's TikTo...
Peter Paskill: How to Find Your Sports Dream Job
June 28, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBRenowned career transition coach Peter Paskill provides provocative advice on how to find the right job for you. This is a must-listen for those that work in the world of sports or seek to do so. Peter reveals the ten essential truths that can help you locate your dream career given your unique skills, interests & passions. The wisdom of Kevin Bacon, Chip Kelly & Steve Jobs is also shared. The time to INVEST in your career is NOW. Peter's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter...
Sarah Sukumaran: From Nike to Womens Luxury Start-Up
June 15, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSarah shares the personal journey behind starting her successful womens luxury footwear brand Lilith NYC. As a self-confessed sneakerhead, Sara explains why she left her Nike data science job to chase her entrepreneurial dreams. The challenges faced by a young women of color in raising capital in today's angel and VC world are addressed. Undaunted, Sara diverted her home down payment funds to start her womens footwear venture. Strong Lilith sales & positive customer feedback suggest that Sar...
Arthur Ashe: Champion of Change
May 30, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBHost Mark Hochgesang heralds Arthur Ashe, tennis great & social justice warrior, with the able assistance of ChatGPT. Enjoy sports and tech fans alike.
Tim Clark: Athlete-Driven Product Design
May 03, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBFormer Nike designer Tim Clark shares valuable product design insights. He reveals how the Nike design process operates. Tim reinforces the importance of designing with athlete needs always in mind. Mark & Tim discuss the game-changing products that they were involved with while working for the Swoosh. Tim offers advice regarding enhancing both product storytelling and sustainability. He also addresses the likely impact of AI on product design. Tim also shares how his brilliantly simpl...
Air: Just See It
April 07, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MBHost Mark Hochgesang reviews the film Air: Courting a Legend. The movie chronicles Nike's signing of Michael Jordan to an endorsement contract, thus birthing the game-changing Air Jordan line. As a 20 year Nike vet, Mark heralds the film's magical moments while pointing out a few liberties taken by director & star Ben Affleck. Enjoy sports (and movie) fans! Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. And if y...
Matt Powell: Sporting Goods Sage Wizard
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBSporting goods guru Matt Powell shares his insights on today's market. We trade thoughts on the industry's biggest brands and the emergence of notable upstarts. Enjoy sports fans! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpowellanalyst/ BCE Consulting: https://bceconsulting.com/ Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. And if you are so inclined, please rate and review the show. Many thanks.
Mike Hass: From Walk-On to Hall of Famer
March 22, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBMike Hass shares his incredible journey from walk-on to College Football Hall of Famer. Despite a successful high school career, Mike received no college scholarships. In turn, he walked on at Oregon State. Mike ultimately earned a scholarship and starting wide receiver berth. After a magical senior season, Mike was named first-team All-American. He also won the Biletnikoff Award given to the nation's most outstanding wide receiver. Most recently, Mike was inducted into the College Football ...
JoAn Scott: March Madness Magic
February 28, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIf you love basketball, this is your episode. Guest JoAn Scott, the NCAA Director of Mens Basketball Championships, conveys what it takes to make March Madness happen. She shares the inside scoop on Selection Sunday, reveals the elaborate logistical efforts behind the tournament and discusses the transformative change occurring at the NCAA today. JoAn also talks about supporting the amazing 1992 Dream Team while at USA Basketball. She played a key role in making the gold medal ceremony eve...
Andy Robbins: Leadership Lessons
December 14, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBAndy Robbins shares interesting & instructive advice on how to improve leadership skills, whether in sports or business. We talk about how to create compelling visions, build high performance teams, overcome adversity & unleash the power of diversity. Intel's Andy Grove, Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp & Sir Winston Churchill play supporting roles. * Andy's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyrobbinspdx/ * Oyster PDX website: https://oyster.team/our-services/ * Leadership is No ...
Patrick Chester: Sports Gambling Addiction & Recovery
December 08, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBPatrick Chester shares his harrowing story of sports gambling addiction. Long before his staggering debt reached $1M Patrick began fearing for his life & that of his family. Patrick also shares his inspirational story of recovery. Tragically for many, gambling today dominates the sports landscape. So Patrick's fascinating cautionary tale is packed with much-needed & timely lessons. Patrick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatrickChester9 Patrick's website is currently being updated: htt...
Suzanne McKenzie: Design Saved My Life
September 29, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBGuest Suzanne McKenzie is the Founder & CEO of Able Made, a sustainable athleisure brand inspired by the sport of soccer. Suzanne also proudly runs the Ucal McKenzie Breakaway Foundation to help inner city youth on & off the field of play and to honor her last husband Ucal. In this episode, you’ll hear how Suzanne channeled her grief to empower young athletes and address community inequality. She also pointently talks about how design saved her life. We reminisce about Suzanne's amazin...
Tennis: Changing of the Guard
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBTennis is at a crossroads. Serena & Roger have retired. Carlos Alcaraz has successfully stormed into the picture. Can Naomi regain her position on top of the ATP rankings? And how will all-important Nike factor into the game's future? The game of tennis is at a breakpoint. Enjoy the first Quick Take version of Heavy Hitter Sports.
Ivan Tchatchouwo: Student Athlete Mental Health
August 09, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBHost Mark Hochgesang speaks with Ivan Tchatchouwo, the co-founder of The Zone, a company focused on student athlete mental wellness. Ivan reveals how his personal challenges inspired him to help other young athletes overcome their own mental hurdles. A wide variety of mental health issues confronting today’s sports world and beyond are addressed, including identity crisis, eating disorders, anxiety and depression and the even the new-found pressures brought about by NIL fame. Ivan discus...
Paul McDonald: Game Changer
August 02, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBPaul McDonald, the USC national champion and all-American quarterback, discusses three of the most notable games in Trojan football history, his 8-year NFL career and raising three quarterback sons of his own. Paul also talks about his uplifting new book Thru the Tunnel, which was motivated by a life-changing introspective journey. He shares his thoughts on how we can bring out our best selves by conquering fear and embracing gratitude, forgiveness and vulnerability. Mark and Paul wrap ...
Ila Borders: Baseball Rebel
July 21, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to the opening episode of season two of Heavy Hitter Sports. Ila Borders was the first woman to earn a collegiate baseball scholarship and pitch her team to a win in pro ball. She played for Bill Murray, was invited to the White House and her college and pro memorabilia is enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Ila is a rebel and true ground-breaker. During Ila’s stellar playing days, she was featured on 60 Minutes, The Tonight Show, David Letterman and Good Morn...
Sports Villains: Part Two
May 31, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSports is always more interesting when great villains enter the picture. Father & son hosts, Mark & Chris Hochgesang, team up to share their collective list of top 25 sports villains. Part two depicts the 13 most nefarious of all sports villains. Enjoy sports fans!
Meeting in the Middle: Verbal Jiu Jitsu
May 19, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBLeo Wang & Chris Hochgesang are the guest co-hosts on this week's Heavy Hitter Sports show. They use the forum to soft launch their own Meeting in the Middle podcast focused on MMA & UFC. Leo & Chris review the highlights of UFC Fight Night Vegas 54 and dissect the history & virtues of Jiu Jitsu. Leo works for Paradigm Sports, the premier MMA sports agency and Chris is a passionate UFC convert. Whether you love the fight game or not, you'll enjoy the spirited & insightful conversation of t...
Sports Villains: Part One
April 21, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSports is always more interesting when great villains enter the picture. Father & son hosts, Mark & Chris Hochgesang, team up to share their collective list of top 25 sports villains. Part one depicts stories of villains 25 thru 14. Part two will include the unlucky 13, aka the most nefarious of all sports villains. Enjoy sports fans!
Kanga Cairns: Surfing Icon
April 18, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIan 'Kanga' Cairns is the greatest big wave rider in surfing history. He was inducted in the surfing Hall of Fame in 2010 after winning multiple world championships, creating his own surfing brand & TV show, organizing two pro surfing leagues & several noteworthy competitions & coaching the USA surf team. Kanga is now launching an exciting new pro surfing league in a truly innovative way utilizing the Wave Riders Club, NFTs and cryptocurrency. The surfing legend shares his thoughts on his ...
Brian Bushway: Blind Sports Visionary
March 31, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBBrian Bushway's intense love affair with sports & movement only intensified after he lost his sight at 14. His dream is to create a perceptual revolution in sports and beyond. Brian has been called the World’s Best Blind Mountain Biker. But his true passion is coaching, training and inspiring those in the visually impaired world. Brian is the Co-Founder of Acoustic Athletics, an innovative company focused on delivering perceptual development training to elite athletes. The magic of echolocat...
Harold Jensen: Secret Weapon
March 15, 2022 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBCelebrate one of the most magical moments in college basketball history with Harold Jensen. The unlikely hero sparked his Villanova Wildcats to a miraculous finals victory over heavily favored Georgetown in 1985. Most consider this to be one of the greatest sports upsets ever. Harold discusses Villanova’s amazing tournament run, his near perfect final game performance, his teary-eyed devotion to Coach Massimino and the overwhelming joy of beating Patrick Ewing’s Hoyas in true David vs. Go...
Brandi Heather: Return to Play
March 08, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBBrandi Heather, an award winning disability & inclusion educator, therapeutic play specialist and author, explains how we can all benefit by adding more PLAY into our lives, regardless of age. And for many of us, SPORT serves as our go-to source of play. Brandi describes how we are biologically driven to play, even in the darkest of times. She talks about the valuable lessons learned on the playground, her empowering 11 second rule and the amazing power of pets. After listening, you are ...
High Voltage Sports AC/DC Style
March 02, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAC/DC's classic tunes amplify the top ten timely sport grievances of host Mark Hochgesang.
Sports Sponsorship Secrets: Ken Ungar
February 28, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBKen Ungar, the founder and president of CHARGE, shares what it takes to develop a successful partnership between sponsors & properties, whether they be athletes, teams or leagues. Mark & Ken talk about football, basketball, baseball, soccer, auto-racing & esports. They delve into key sponsorships related to the Super Bowl & Olympics. The impact of NIL, digital media, social justice & cancel culture are also addressed. Given Mark's career at Nike, Ken also talks about the influence that St...
Jim Stroesser: Brand Builder (Part 2)
February 22, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBAfter concluding an amazing corporate career at Nike, Oakley and Converse, Jim Stroesser creates his own California centric sports brand, Cali Strong. Jim shares his brand building advice, innovative pandemic strategy and stories involving Hall of Famer partners Bill Walton and Andre Reed. Enjoy sports fans! Jim's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstroesser/ Cali Strong Website: https://store.cali-strong.com/ Cali Strong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CALIStrongUSA/ Cali ...
Jim Stroesser: Turnaround Artist
February 16, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBJim Stroesser, founder of Cali Strong, was a transformative leader at Nike, Oakley, Quicksilver, Ralph Lauren and LA Gear. But it was a Converse that Jim earned his reputation as a turnaround expert. We'll learn how Jim overhauled the company, reenergized the brand, exploded sales and sold Converse for three times the purchase price to Nike. Jim's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstroesser/ Cali Strong Website: https://store.cali-strong.com/ Cali Strong Facebook: https://w...
Jim Stroesser: Turnaround Artist (Part 1)
February 16, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBJim Stroesser, founder of Cali Strong, was a transformative leader at Nike, Oakley, Quicksilver, Ralph Lauren and LA Gear. But it was a Converse that Jim earned his reputation as a turnaround expert. We'll learn how Jim overhauled the company, reenergized the brand, exploded sales and sold Converse for three times the purchase price to Nike. Jim's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstroesser/ Cali Strong Website: https://store.cali-strong.com/ Cali Strong Facebook: https://w...
Dr. Jim Afremow: The Leader's Mind
February 03, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBRenowned sports psychologist Dr. Jim Afremow joins the Heavy Hitter Sports show. Jim helps athletes attain peak performance. He’s worked with Olympians, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL and NFL players and PGA and LPGA golfers around the globe. Jim and host Mark Hochgesang talk about the power of mindfulness, visualization and positive self-talk. They discuss the chief tenets of stoicism and how they can benefit people in high pressure situations or dark times. Jim also shares what it takes to be a str...
Women's Sports Champion: Catherine Beldotti Donlan
January 18, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBGuest Catherine Beldotti Donlan shares insights from her general management and sales executive career with some of the most ground-breaking companies in sports...Reebok, Ryka, Puma and Converse. She discusses her role as a champion for Women's Sports as a business leader, mentor, investor, coach, parent and collegiate athlete. Catherine and host Mark Hochgesang talk about her upbringing in Holland and New Zealand, the key role that sports played in her life, her unconventional first job ...
Rudy Manival: Product Guru
January 13, 2022 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBGuest Rudy Manival provides an insider's look into the Nike product development world. He spent 23 years with the company leading footwear, apparel and product development efforts. Rudy and host Mark Hochgesang discuss Rudy's Parisian upbringing, his tireless quest to one day work for Nike and his exciting Tour de France adventure. Rudy also talks about his relationship with two of soccer's all-time greats, Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo. Enjoy sports fans. Rudy's LinkedIn Profile: htt...
Worst Sports Moments of 2021
January 05, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBHost Mark Hochgesang showcases the worst sports moments of 2021. Time Stamped Show Notes 00: Intro 2:02: Costly Beer Tab 2:44: Space Disaster 4:06: Kelly Goes Southern 4:57: Power to the People 7:12: The Exorcist 8:05: Wembley Woes 10:45: Put Me in Coach 12:16: Tragedy on the Track 12:48: Own It Urban 13:59: Happy New Year!
Best Sports Moments of 2021
December 23, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBHost Mark Hochgesang celebrates the top ten sports moments of 2021. And he wraps by sharing his personal Festivus inspired grievance. Cheers to Giannis, Shohei, Simone, Buster, Allyson and Tom Terrific! Boo NCAA & Congress! Enjoy sports fans! Time Stamped Show Notes 00: Intro 1.43: Trojans & Giants 3:14: The Kids are Back 3:45: Hoop Dreams 5:34: Comebacks 7:09: Feeling Fine 8:25 Showtime 9:33 3-Ball 11:03 One Lap to Go 11:45 Field of Dreams 13:09 Fight On! ...
Star-Spangled Sports Moment
November 22, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBHost Mark Hochgesang spotlights the inspiring New York Islander fan sing along of The Star-Spangled Banner during the opening of the brand new UBS arena on Saturday November 20. Enjoy! Check out the video of the event: https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/32676391
Youth Sports Champion: Natalie Hummel
November 09, 2021 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBNatalie Hummel, co-founder of every kid sports, and Mark agree that every child should be allowed to play sports. Sadly, that's a reality for only 22% of low-income kids. Natalie's non-profit is making a positive impact by paying youth sports registration fees to enable economically challenged families to experience the joy and benefits of organized sports. Mark and Natalie also talk about youth coaching philosophies, the benefits of playing multiple sports, how to become better sport pare...
Sports Changemaker: Kate Delhagen
November 03, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBHost Mark Hochgesang speaks with Kate Delhagen. Kate is the founder of Oregon Sports Angels and a former Nike colleague of Mark's. Topics range from Jesse Owens, Billie Jean King and Mark Cuban to business start-up investing, the joy of learning and the Great Resignation. Learn how to make a successful career pivot from the master. And enjoy Kate's wit, insight and honest desire to make a positive difference in the world by addressing the underserved. Enjoy! Oregon Sports Angels: https:...
Coach Ballgame: Unsung Hero
October 20, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBCoaching can make all the difference to young athletes. Host Mark Hochgesang speaks with baseball's unsung hero, James Lowe. 'Coach Ballgame' teaches baseball year-round to 4 to 12 year old boys and girls. His wacky, but highly engaging style makes James a one-of-kind motivator. Today's talk covers the art of storytelling & listening, why failure can be a good thing for kids, the amazing MLB All-Star game in Iowa, the iconic Roberto Clemente, the best managers in the game today, celebrity fi...