Heavy Hitter Sports

If 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 ever so memorable. She also shares her memories of the greatest female sports team ever, the 1996 gold medal winning USA Womens Basketball Team. JoAn and host Mark Hochgesang also discuss working at Nike during the glory years.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. 

Andy 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 Accident podcast: https://oyster.team/the-podcast-leadership-is-no-accident/* Do Less, Lead More book: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Less-Lead-More-inspire/dp/B0BM3QG6R5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K56P14FKFDG8&keywords=do+less+lead+more&qid=1671043557&sprefix=do+less+lead+more%2Caps%2C141&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. 

Patrick 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/PatrickChester9Patrick's website is currently being updated: http://www.patrickchester.com/Keep an eye out for Patrick's book Shambles, which will be released in early 2023Listeners, 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. 

Guest 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 amazing husband, the importance of sport and our mutual admiration for Mia Hamm and the US Womens soccer pioneers.  If you love soccer, want to learn about design thinking or what it takes to start your own successful business, this is the episode for you. Enjoy sports fans!Able Made Website: https://ablemadeshop.com/Ucal McKenzie Breakaway Foundation: https://ucalbreakaway.com/Purposely Podcast: https://ablemadeshop.com/pages/purposely-podcastListeners, 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. 

Tennis 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. 

Host 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 discusses his transition from Cameroon to New York, his stellar but injury-ridden basketball career and the trials and triumphs of being a tech entrepreneur. Ivan & Mark also have fun along the way and give shout outs to Simone Biles, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, Denzel Washington, Jay-Z, and even Napoleon and the Batman villain Bane.* The Zone Website: https://www.itsthezone.com/* The Zone's partnership with Morgan Stanley: https://www.itsthezone.com/* Ivan's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-tchatchouwo-78292195/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. 

Paul 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 by diving into the radically new college football world...conference realignment, NIL and the wide open transfer portal. They also relive the Pete Carroll glory days and rejoice in the renewed sense of optimism surrounding USC football today. Enjoy. Thru the Tunnel Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thru-the-tunnel-paul-mcdonald/1141458573Thru the Tunnel Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jbvX8mya1V4TB2ArjfEq0GameChangeNation Website: https://www.gamechangenation.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. 

Welcome 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 Morning America.Ila shares her story of resilience as she overcame numerous obstacles as a female playing a male sport. She also reveals her five tools for success that can benefit us all, whether on or off the diamond. Enjoy sports fans. Making My Pitchhttps://baseballforall.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. 

Sports 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!

Leo 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 these two friends & former MBA classmates. Enjoy sports fans!Host Contact Information:Chris Hochgesang: chris.hochgesang@gmail.com 503-333-8086Leo Wang: wangle0714@gmail.com 541-654-2247