Heavy Hitter Sports

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 fun along the way. Enjoy sports fans!Dave Stevens Speaks Website: https://davestevensspeaks.com/Dave Stevens Speaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davestevensspeaks_/?hl=enTV Video Clips Featuring Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFKIUsTbJxEDave Speaks with Jim Abbott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKAOXsRNUuYThe Saint of Second Chances: https://www.netflix.com/title/81476121The Geary Stein & Stevens Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-geary-stein-stevens-show/id1617159516Easter Seals Oregon: https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/Northwest Adaptive Sports: https://adaptivesportsnw.org/Special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics.org/Dave Clark Heavy Hitter Sports Episode: https://www.heavyhittersports.com/dave-clark-unsung-hereos/

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. 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 Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pw7wTAwMO8Frank discusses Monday Night Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rwmvsjJ14Franz Klammer's '76 Downhill Gold Medal race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0VrDnlPhTIFrank discusses the Klammer call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfYV5ZOxUSsFrank Gifford's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gifford Books written by Frank: The Whole Ten Yards and The Glory GameNESTRE: https://nestreperformance.com/Second Impact Syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-impact_syndromeListeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

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 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 inspiration from this conversation with Dave.  D3 Day: https://d3day.com/Pulling Each Other Along Podcast: https://pullingeachotheralong.com/podcast/Dave Clark & Ernie Pound Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYGey8tL_9cDiamond in the Rough: The Dave Clark Story: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diamond-in-the-rough-dave-clark/1115844806A Pound of Kindness: https://apoundofkindness.com/Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

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'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 Video: https://centraloregondaily.com/maupin-oregon-track-dreams/Track of Dreams Video #2: https://centraloregondaily.com/maupin-track-dreams-michael-bergmann-incubatoru-book/Incubator U Consulting: https://www.incubatoru.com/aboutMichael's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbergie/Innovation from the Ground Up: https://www.amazon.com/INNOVATION-GROUND-IncubatorUs-Methodology-Organization/dp/1962595021/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706385015&sr=8-1Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

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”. 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 Notes1:39            Welcome to the Show2:49            Favorite Read of the Year4:48            My Losing Season5:41            The Reasons Why8:25            That's Bugsy9:20             My Sports Parenting Career Ends10:38          What Cal Says13:34          Just Take the Bus14:10          LAX or Burbank?15:49          The Evil Step Mother20:21          Eli's Homerun Hug22:30          Moneyball25:47          Pitcher's Mom Syndrome (PMS)26:52          Coaches Wearing Baseball Pants. Oh no!28:14          Family Affair30:10          Sense of Hope31:35          Bad Girls35:17          DNA Match37:30          The Show Must Go On43:45          The Fonz's Oscar Scene48:55          The Lightning Round- Teresa's Website: https://teresastrasser.com/- Teresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresastrasser/- Teresa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-strasser/- Making it Home: https://www.powells.com/book/making-it-home-9780593546086Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Stellar guest advice, insight and untold stories from guests during the past are highlighted by host Mark Hochgesang. Enjoy sports fans!  Time-Stamped Show Notes0:56     Jolynn Mitchell: Family & Friends Sports Bonding2:17     Mike Hass: Hall of Fame Comes Calling 4:20     Casey Cavell: Stay Focused4:49     Desmond Clark: Live Life to the Fullest6:26     Matt Powell: Network, Network, Network!7:40     Karen Morgan: Go Dawgs! Fight On!9:06     Peter Paskill: Timely Job Search Advice12:08  Sarah Sukumaran: Womens Footwear Champion14:25  Tim Clark: Product Design Inspiration16:59  JoAn Scott: Dream Team & March Madness MomentsListeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

The 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 Notes1:30      -    Young Kirsten2:37      -    College Recruiting Saga5:51      -    William & Mary's Debbie Hill8:33      -    The Tide Turns10:39    -    Baseball Buddies: Eli & Dan11:15    -    Fun, Friends & Fundamentals14:22    -    A Good Word Goes a Long Way15:44    -    Coach Baseball16:42    -    Never Too Late17:27    -    Pyramid Scheme19:39    -    It Ain't Easy20:26    -    Mom? Dad?21:42    -    Make it or Break it22:15    -    Flip the Fries!24:34    -    Give me a Break28:20    -    Just Do It29:39    -    Moscow Madness34:32    -    Lightning RoundRaising Empowered Athletes: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/raising-empowered-athletes-kirsten-jones/1143087145?ean=9781637276167Kirsten Jones Inc: https://www.kirstenjonesinc.com/#RaisingAthletes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raisingathletes/id1340521140Kirsten Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-jones-coach/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. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Many thanks. 

Author, 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 Notes2:10        -     Alston for Athletes5:49        -     Lane Kiffen Tearjerker6:41        -     Marcus' Heartbreak8:34        -     Yep, it's Broken12:01     -     The Benefits of Sport13:30     -     True Grit15:56     -     College Challenges17:36     -     Color Me Blue20:02     -     I'm Not Playing for You21:26     -     The Future is Female22:46     -     Breaking the Stigma23:41     -     Bad News Bullies28:01     -     NIL Pressures28:48     -     Looking BackAlston for Athletes Website: https://www.alstonforathletes.org/ Mental Health Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-Athletes-Overcoming/dp/B0CHL96V9J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27Q5NPLS8DSWP&keywords=marcus+alston&qid=1702335522&sprefix=marcus+alston%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1 Caleb Cares Foundation: https://calebcares.org/NESTRE: https://nestreperformance.com/ THe Zone: https://www.itsthezone.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. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Many thanks. 

Casey 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 Notes2:55     -   Business Builder4:23     -   Right People, Right Values6:23     -   For the Love of the Game9:10     -   TicTok Generation9:31     -   Chill12:41  -   Stay Focused15:02  -   Relax16:53  -   Great Day for Two22:41 -    Guardrails25:26 -    Why?30:13 -    Lightning RoundCasey's Dugout CEO Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dugout-ceo-with-casey-cavell/id1683343231Casey's Business Website: https://www.caseycavell.com/Casey's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycavell/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. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Many thanks. 

Former 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 Notes2:08     -   Challenging Childhood3:38     -   Sports to the Rescue4:41     -   Coaches Make the Difference6:23     -   ACC Stardom7:30     -   Drafted by Denver9:08     -   Mark's Mistake10:04  -   Super Bowl Saga11:31  -   Protect Your Word & Name12:34  -   Top 50 List16:08  -   Commitment to Excellence17:20  -    Self-Motivation17:57  -    Effort & Expectations22:01  -    The 3 F's23:28  -    Super Blue Moon24:51  -    Pete's Questions28:37  -    Desmond's ChallengeDez's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dezclark88/Dez's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondclark88/Bear Down Logistics: https://beardownlogistics.com/Principles of Winning:https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Winning-Create-Standard-Excellence/dp/0578669927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G9F1FLPZEZ2X&keywords=principles+of+winning&qid=1694560961&sprefix=principles+of+winning%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1Listeners, 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. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Many thanks.