John Gassner & host Mark Hochgesang trade thoughts on how parents & coaches can best support young athletes with ADHD. John is an ADHD Life Coach, former DI athlete, sports industry veteran and has ADHD himself. Mark has recently returned to coaching youth baseball and is the father of an ADHD athlete. A 2024 Aspen Institute survey indicates that 20% of athletes between the age of 6 to 18 suffer from ADHD. Parents, coaches and athletes alike should find this episode illuminating. 

Order Out of Chaos Website: https://www.orderoochaos.com/

John & Leslie YouTube Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHAxsIWmELc&t=105s

John's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-s-gassner/

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Guest Spiro Psaltis shares his deep love for baseball & engaging stories re his USC national title team, five pro ball career, Pete Rose relationship & a successful 40-year tenure as both a coach & announcer with host Mark Hochgesang, his long time friend & fellow fraternity pledge brother. 

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Sports can be highly instructive. Much of what I have discovered about life comes from the baseball diamond. These are ten valuable life lessons that the game of baseball has taught me. 

1) You have to adjust to the curve & bad hops

2) Umps are bound to make bad calls

3) Keep your eye on the ball

4) Hope springs eternal

5) It's the little things that matter most

6) It's a team game

7) Take your cuts

8) Not everyone can play short or bat fourth

9) Moms matter most

10) You only get to play so many seasons

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Renowned mental performance coach Gary Chupik reveals the secrets of creating an elite mindset & unlocking your full potential. This master of sports psychology shares insights re visualization, goal-setting, team building & leadership. Enjoy sports fans!

Elite Mindset Website: https://www.elitemindsetnation.com/

Gary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitemindset/

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Les Badden, film & video guru & event planner extraordinaire, provides a behind-the-scenes view of Nike's magic making process during the company's golden era. 

Tiger Catcher Poster: https://sportsposterwarehouse.com/products/lance-parrish-tiger-catcher-1983-detroit-tigers-vintage-wall-poster-nike-inc

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Host Mark Hochgesang shares his favorite guest moments from 2024. The advice, insight & untold stories are both entertaining & illuminating. Enjoy sports fans!

Time-Stamped Show Notes
0:45   Teresa Strasser: Making it Home
2:02    Laura Jorgensen: Strong as You Have to Be
3:41     Scott Shirley: Balancing Act
5:17     Cody Gifford: The Race of a Lifetime
7:52     Jen Armbruster: Sports for All
8:39    Dave Clark: The Climb
11:47    Santiago Halty: The Beautiful Game
13:44   Steve Harden: Formula for Success
15:55   Kirsten Jones:  Never Enough
18:24   Ann Schatz: Trailblazer

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Brian Baker, SRVP of Board Games at Hasbro, shares why he left a thriving design & product development career at Nike to chase his childhood dream of working in the toy & game industry. He also reveals how the recent successful Hasbro-Nike LeBron James collaboration transpired.

Brian & host Mark Hochgesang discuss orchestrating career transitions, the power of AI & their mutual love for some of Hasbro's powerhouse franchises: Monopoly, Clue, Candy Land, Twister & Mouse Trap. Enjoy sports (and toy) fans!

Brian's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandbaker/

Hasbro Website: https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us

Time-Stamped Show Notes
1:15      The Dream Begins
2:18     Ziba Design
3:31     The Swoosh
5:00    Metcon Rises
9:05    Career Transition: Nike to Hasbro
13:25    Building Credibility   
15:13     Monopoly Matters
17:37     Double GOATs: LeBron & Monopoly
19:51     Monopoly Magic
23:46    Hasbro Happenings
27:44     Board Game Testing & Evaluation
29:00    Artificial Intelligence
31:33     Outsider Inventors
33:46    Spreading Fun to All
35:15     Competition: Mattel, Lego & Time
38:00    Lightning Round
38:44    The Wrap

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Pat Tillman set aside a lucrative pro football career for a valiant, yet heartbreaking military career. Host Mark Hochgesang pays tribute to this true American hero. Mark also shares his thoughts re the Iraq, Afghanistan & Ukraine conflicts. 

* Pat Tillman Foundation: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/donate/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MG5BhD1ARIsAEcZtwSXZ7dzmA9rwDObpJ9g0wMPXD5vOaVwYt0sC1rlK2QX9UA1frvskTUaAuIAEALw_wcB

* Remembering Pat Tillman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEw3Gd2RHY0

* The Tillman Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568334/

* Prince Harry's Pat Tillman Award Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cvD8CWLWgU

* Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman, by Jon Krakauer: https://www.powells.com/book/where-men-win-glory-the-odyssey-of-pat-tillman-9780307386045

* Mary Tillman's Statement: https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2813963

* NBC News Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4815441

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Adriana Caliri, former Nike Golf & Tennis GM & current leadership coach, shares insights on how to unleash your full potential. She reveals lessons learned by working with tennis greats Serena Williams, Roger Federer & Rafa Nadal. Adry & host Mark Hochgesang also rejoice in the return of Elliott Hill, the new Nike CEO. Enjoy sports fans.

Renaissance: https://www.renaissance-cec.com/

Adriana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.adry/

Adriana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-caliri-9374355/

StrengthsFinder 2.0: https://www.powells.com/book/strengthsfinder-20-a-new-upgraded-edition-from-gallups-now-discover-your-strengths-9781595620156

The Inner Game of Tennis: https://www.powells.com/book/inner-game-of-tennis-revised-edition-9780679778318

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Retired pro cyclist Laura Jorgensen shares how she & her co-founder created Fuel Goods, a sports nutrition company focused on everyday athletes. Laura talks about career pivots, building high performance teams & fueling sports performance by eating healthier. Enjoy this appetizing episode sports fans. 

Fuel Goods & Together We Rise Donation Link: https://fuelgoods.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorqol7O_SG7LDvCYmoEonwfT487au3b7-460W6i21kFDpk5wTFr

Laura's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-j-jorgensen/

Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights: https://www.powells.com/book/greenlights-9780593139134

Casey Means' Good Energy: https://www.powells.com/book/good-energy-the-surprising-connection-between-metabolism-limitless-health-9780593712641

Nix Website: https://nixbiosensors.com/