Episodes 90
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (20)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
50%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S4E90 Gene McCarthy: Leadership Lessons

May 28, 2026 53m

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…

S4E89 Charley Stobbs: The Natural

Apr 01, 2026 48m

Charley Stobbs, the sports marketing leader of baseball & softball at adidas, delivers more than just baseball insight. He shares a championship mindset built upon hard work, authenticity, trust,…

S4E88 Ellen Bain: Adventure Seeker

Mar 17, 2026 40m

Guest Ellen Bain shares how she pivoted from a successful Nike career to a life built around yoga, adventure, and community - and the lessons that team sports teach us about resilience, teamwork…

S4E87 Gary Patterson: To the Rescue

Jan 30, 2026 10m

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…

S4E86 Danny van Leeuwen: Resilient Athlete

Jan 14, 2026 31m

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…

S4E85 ADHD & Sports

Jul 30, 2025 35m

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…

S4E84 Spiro Psaltis: Baseball Savant & Storyteller

Jun 05, 2025 58m

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…

S4E83 Baseball Life Lessons: What the Game Teaches Us

May 08, 2025 9m

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…

S4E82 Gary Chupik: Elite Mindset for Sports & Business

Apr 02, 2025 41m

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,…

S4E81 Les Badden: Nike Alchemist

Jan 29, 2025 41m

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:…

S4E80 2024 Highlights

Jan 08, 2025 20m

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 …

S4E79 Brian Baker: Designing Success...From Nike to Hasbro

Dec 19, 2024 43m

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…

S3E78 Pat Tillman: The Ultimate Sacrifice

Nov 11, 2024 12m

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…

S3E77 Adriana Caliri: Unleash Your Superpowers

Oct 30, 2024 44m

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…

S3E76 Laura Jorgensen: Fueling Performance

Oct 08, 2024 51m

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…

S3E75 Taylor Cook: Elevate Your Mental Game

Sep 18, 2024 31m

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…

S3E74 Scott Shirley: Harnessing Sports for Good

Sep 03, 2024 35m

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 &…

S3E73 Rethinking Youth Sports: Jean Linscott & Ken Ruoff

Aug 21, 2024 58m

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…

S3E72 Steve Harden: Surpass Your Limits

Jul 31, 2024 42m

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…

S3E71 Molly Carroll: Mindset Matters - Unlocking Athlete Potential

Jul 10, 2024 47m

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…

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Heavy Hitter Sports has published 90 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Baseball, Football.

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