Heavy Hitter Sports – Details, episodes & analysis

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 exchange thoughts on the power of positive self-talk, visualization and a growth mindset. Enjoy sports fans!

Taylored Minds Website: https://www.taylored-minds.com/

The Athletic Mind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-mind/id1610116010

Taylor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorbcook/?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_more-articles

Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorbcook_/

Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack: https://www.powells.com/book/mind-gym-an-athletes-guide-to-inner-excellence-9780071395977

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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 & host Mark Hochgesang discuss how athletes, teams & sports can be a power for good & make life better for others both on & off the field of play. 
 
Uplifting Athletes: https://www.upliftingathletes.org/

Pledge It: https://pledgeit.org/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottshirley/

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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=en

TV Video Clips Featuring Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFKIUsTbJxE

Dave Speaks with Jim Abbott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKAOXsRNUuY

The Saint of Second Chances: https://www.netflix.com/title/81476121

The Geary Stein & Stevens Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-geary-stein-stevens-show/id1617159516

Easter 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=8Pw7wTAwMO8

Frank discusses Monday Night Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rwmvsjJ14

Franz Klammer's '76 Downhill Gold Medal race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0VrDnlPhTI

Frank discusses the Klammer call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfYV5ZOxUSs

Frank Gifford's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gifford

Books written by Frank: The Whole Ten Yards and The Glory Game

NESTRE: https://nestreperformance.com/

Second Impact Syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-impact_syndrome

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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_9c

Diamond in the Rough: The Dave Clark Story: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diamond-in-the-rough-dave-clark/1115844806

A Pound of Kindness: https://apoundofkindness.com/

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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/about

Michael'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=8-1

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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 Notes
1:39            Welcome to the Show
2:49            Favorite Read of the Year
4:48            My Losing Season
5:41            The Reasons Why
8:25            That's Bugsy
9:20             My Sports Parenting Career Ends
10:38          What Cal Says
13:34          Just Take the Bus
14:10          LAX or Burbank?
15:49          The Evil Step Mother
20:21          Eli's Homerun Hug
22:30          Moneyball
25:47          Pitcher's Mom Syndrome (PMS)
26:52          Coaches Wearing Baseball Pants. Oh no!
28:14          Family Affair
30:10          Sense of Hope
31:35          Bad Girls
35:17          DNA Match
37:30          The Show Must Go On
43:45          The Fonz's Oscar Scene
48:55          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-9780593546086

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Stellar guest advice, insight and untold stories from guests during the past are highlighted by host Mark Hochgesang. Enjoy sports fans! 

Time-Stamped Show Notes
0:56     Jolynn Mitchell: Family & Friends Sports Bonding
2:17     Mike Hass: Hall of Fame Comes Calling
4:20     Casey Cavell: Stay Focused
4:49     Desmond Clark: Live Life to the Fullest
6:26     Matt Powell: Network, Network, Network!
7:40     Karen Morgan: Go Dawgs! Fight On!
9:06     Peter Paskill: Timely Job Search Advice
12:08  Sarah Sukumaran: Womens Footwear Champion
14:25  Tim Clark: Product Design Inspiration
16:59  JoAn Scott: Dream Team & March Madness Moments

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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 Notes
1:30      -    Young Kirsten
2:37      -    College Recruiting Saga
5:51      -    William & Mary's Debbie Hill
8:33      -    The Tide Turns
10:39    -    Baseball Buddies: Eli & Dan
11:15    -    Fun, Friends & Fundamentals
14:22    -    A Good Word Goes a Long Way
15:44    -    Coach Baseball
16:42    -    Never Too Late
17:27    -    Pyramid Scheme
19:39    -    It Ain't Easy
20:26    -    Mom? Dad?
21:42    -    Make it or Break it
22:15    -    Flip the Fries!
24:34    -    Give me a Break
28:20    -    Just Do It
29:39    -    Moscow Madness
34:32    -    Lightning Round

Raising Empowered Athletes: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/raising-empowered-athletes-kirsten-jones/1143087145?ean=9781637276167

Kirsten Jones Inc: https://www.kirstenjonesinc.com/

#RaisingAthletes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raisingathletes/id1340521140

Kirsten Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-jones-coach/

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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 Notes
2:10        -     Alston for Athletes
5:49        -     Lane Kiffen Tearjerker
6:41        -     Marcus' Heartbreak
8:34        -     Yep, it's Broken
12:01     -     The Benefits of Sport
13:30     -     True Grit
15:56     -     College Challenges
17:36     -     Color Me Blue
20:02     -     I'm Not Playing for You
21:26     -     The Future is Female
22:46     -     Breaking the Stigma
23:41     -     Bad News Bullies
28:01     -     NIL Pressures
28:48     -     Looking Back

Alston 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/

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