Heavy Hitter Sports

Former Nike designer Tim Clark shares valuable product design insights. He reveals how the Nike design process operates. Tim reinforces the importance of designing with athlete needs always in mind. Mark & Tim discuss the game-changing products that they were involved with while working for the Swoosh. Tim offers advice regarding enhancing both product storytelling and sustainability. He also addresses the likely impact of AI on product design. Tim also shares how his brilliantly simple design process philosophy guides his new product design consultancy firm, A Human Thing.  A Human Thing Website:  https://www.ahumanthing.com/Tim Clark's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-clark/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. Many thanks. 

Host Mark Hochgesang reviews the film Air: Courting a Legend. The movie chronicles Nike's signing of Michael Jordan to an endorsement contract, thus birthing the game-changing Air Jordan line. As a 20 year Nike vet, Mark heralds the film's magical moments while pointing out a few liberties taken by director & star Ben Affleck. Enjoy sports (and movie) fans!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. 

Sporting goods guru Matt Powell shares his insights on today's market. We trade thoughts on the industry's biggest brands and the emergence of notable upstarts. Enjoy sports fans!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpowellanalyst/BCE Consulting: https://bceconsulting.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. Many thanks. 

Mike Hass shares his incredible journey from walk-on to College Football Hall of Famer. Despite a successful high school career, Mike received no college scholarships. In turn, he walked on at Oregon State. Mike ultimately earned a scholarship and starting wide receiver berth. After a magical senior season, Mike was named first-team All-American. He also won the Biletnikoff Award given to the nation's most outstanding wide receiver. Most recently, Mike was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Not bad for a humble walk-on.  Take a listen to Mike's inspiring story of resilience and fortitude.  Mike Hass Action Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29f0D8DpBH4Mike Hass LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hass-3b081445/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. 

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.