Synopsis
Extraordinary Happens features compelling conversations with some of the biggest names in sports. Host Mark King, President of adidas Group North America, explores the stories from on and off the field of play that are shaping the sports landscape today.
Episodes
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Green Bay Packers’ Mason Crosby’s Biggest Lesson
15/11/2017 Duration: 25minGreen Bay Packers Kicker Mason Crosby joins adidas’ Mark King to discuss overcoming adversity and finding balance.
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Robin Arzon: “Ordinary People Can Do Extraordinary Things”
25/10/2017 Duration: 24minRunning coach, personal trainer and bestselling author Robin Arzon joins adidas’ Mark King to discuss why she left her career in law to pursue a life in fitness.
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Nneka Ogwumike on the Power of Sport
12/10/2017 Duration: 22minWNBA Champion Nneka Ogwumike joins adidas’ Mark King to talk about her pursuit of greatness and the opportunity for women in sports.
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How Coach of the Year Bob Hurley Built a Legacy
13/09/2017 Duration: 28minLegendary high school basketball coach Bob Hurley joins adidas’ Mark King to share lessons from 45 years at St. Anthony’s High School.
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What We Can Learn From Tim Tebow
23/08/2017 Duration: 24minSt. Lucie Mets Outfielder Tim Tebow joins adidas’ Mark King to share lessons finding success, failure, leadership, competition and the power of sport.
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Landon Collins’ Key to Success
10/08/2017 Duration: 21minNew York Giants Safety Landon Collins joins adidas’ Mark King to talk about his journey to the NFL and the importance of practice.
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How Robbie Rogers’ Courage Can Inspire Us All
13/07/2017 Duration: 30minMLS Star Robbie Rogers joins adidas’ Mark King to talk about his journey to professional soccer and the courage it took to share his story with the world.
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ASU President Dr. Crow: “We Must Destroy The Status Quo”
13/06/2017 Duration: 24minArizona State University President Dr. Michael Crow joins adidas’ Mark King to discuss the “New American University,” the importance of inclusion in education and the ambition to shape the future of sport with the new adidas and Arizona State University Global Sport Alliance.
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Chris Archer: “It Takes 10 Years to Become an Overnight Success"
10/05/2017 Duration: 25minTampa Bay Rays Pitcher Chris Archer joins adidas’ Mark King to talk about his path to the major leagues, lessons about failure and finding your deeper purpose in life.
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Kathrine Switzer Reminds Us: “The Worst Things in Life Can Become the Best Things”
11/04/2017 Duration: 26minKathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon 50 years ago, joins adidas’ Mark King to talk about turning obstacles into opportunity and how she’s running Boston again this year.
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Becky Hammon: Everything Is Impossible Until It’s Not
21/03/2017 Duration: 27minBecky Hammon joins Mark King to talk about her love for basketball and how she became the first female coach in the NBA.
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Ep 28: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Extraordinary Happens
15/02/2017 Duration: 24minBasketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins adidas Group’s Mark King and shares lessons from his 20 years in pro ball and his take on the game today.
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Extraordinary Happens: Best of 2016
10/01/2017 Duration: 27minHost Mark King looks back at some of his favorite guests and themes from Extraordinary Happens in 2016.
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Ep 26: Stan Smith on Extraordinary Happens
01/12/2016 Duration: 28minTennis star Stan Smith joins adidas’ Mark King to talk about setting dream goals, enjoying the process and being mentally tough.
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Ep 25: Erin Andrews on Extraordinary Happens
17/11/2016 Duration: 21minFOX Sports NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews joins adidas’ Mark King to talk about the perception of women in sports and how she found success.
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Ep 24: Tori Bowie on Extraordinary Happens
09/11/2016 Duration: 25minTori Bowie, triple medalist sprinter at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, joins Mark King to talk about living in pursuit of a goal and the importance of patience and chasing your dreams.
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Ep 23: Jamal Murray on Extraordinary Happens
25/10/2016 Duration: 15minJamal Murray, No. 7 NBA Draft pick, joins Mark King to talk about the start of his rookie season and his strongest muscle: his mind.
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Ep 22: Keyshawn Johnson on Extraordinary Happens
11/10/2016 Duration: 26minThree-time NFL Pro Bowler and ESPN Analyst Keyshawn Johnson joins Mark King to talk about discipline and what it takes to get to the next level.
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Ep 21: Brandon Ingram on Extraordinary Happens
27/09/2016 Duration: 18minBrandon Ingram, the No. 2 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, joins Mark King to talk about expectations, the importance of staying humble and how he’s preparing for his upcoming rookie season with the L.A. Lakers.
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Ep 20: Candace Parker on Extraordinary Happens
14/09/2016 Duration: 27minLos Angeles Sparks Forward Candace Parker joins Mark King ahead of the 2016 WNBA Playoffs to discuss confidence, preparation and the importance of examining your weaknesses.