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Heavy Hitter Sports

Mark Hochgesang

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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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 returned to coaching... more

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 Hochgesang, his long time f... more

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 hops

2) Umps are bou... more

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. Enjoy sports ... more

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: sportsposterwarehouse.com/products/lance-parrish-tiger-ca... more

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 Notes

0:45   Teresa Strasser: Making it Home

2:02    Laura Jorgensen:... more

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-Nike LeBron Jam... more

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. 

* Pat... more

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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Interesting & insightful listening

    I have found Mark’s topics very interesting, & insightful to boot. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olsonrep
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cbondpdx1
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Listen for Avid and Casual Fans Alike

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Hogie
    United States4 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morgan Fielder (SIG)
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast to follow

    Mark does a great job of letting information flow whether it be from the person interviewed or his take on a subject. Time flies by which is always a good sign 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    soccer/golf nut
    United States4 years ago
  • Genius

    Mark is authentic, knowledgeable, well prepared and a great storyteller! Can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cbondpdx1
    United States4 years ago

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