Heavy Hitter Sports

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. 

Dick 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 followed. Now Dick runs his own innovative ball glove company and lives near Atlanta with his lovely wife Cindy. A baseball life well-led. Indiana State Hall of Fame Tribute: https://gosycamores.com/honors/hall-of-fame/dick-grapenthin/33 Proven Brand Website: https://thepbpro.com/Dick's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-grapenthin-29648ba/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. 

Leadership 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 charged corporate waters. Jolynn's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolynnmitchell/Brave Growth Website: https://www.brave-growth.com/Recommended Books- Building Trust in Business, Politics, Relationships & Life: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/strengthsfinder-20-gallup/1137658092?ean=9781595620156- Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mans-search-for-meaning-viktor-e-frankl/1116930713- StrenthsFinder 2.0: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/strengthsfinder-20-gallup/1137658092?ean=9781595620156Recommended Assessment Tools - Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions - Team Coaching International: https://teamcoachinginternational.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. 

While 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/karenmorgancomedyKaren's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karenmorgancomedyKaren's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIWZbW8MWTd9tOxJKTrNYQKaren's Upcoming Shows: https://www.karenmorgan.com/datesEvery Generation Explained: https://www.karenmorgan.com/videosKaren's 2nd DryBar Comedy Special (use code KARENMORGAN for a free month): https://www.drybarcomedy.com/The Purple Bike Podcast: https://thepurplebike.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. 

Renowned 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-e-paskill-bb08a0/Career Makers: https://www.careermakers.com/Want a New Better Fantastic Job: https://www.powells.com/book/want-a-new-better-fantastic-job-2nd-edition-9780963001214Listeners, 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 co-worker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Many thanks. 

Sarah 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 Sara's fearless choice was the right one.  The Yankees, Queens, LL Cool J, Ray Romano and Eleanor Roosevelt also get shoutouts in the episode. Enjoy sports fans!Lilith NYC Website: https://lilith.nyc/Personal Website: https://sarahsukumaran.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsukumaran/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsuku/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. 

Host Mark Hochgesang heralds Arthur Ashe, tennis great & social justice warrior, with the able assistance of ChatGPT. Enjoy sports and tech fans alike.