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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Ep 19: Dan Mullen on Extraordinary Happens
01/09/2016 Duration: 31minMississippi State Head Football Coach Dan Mullen joins Mark King to discuss hard work, sacrifice and accountability in the journey to success.
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Ep 18: Casey Wasserman on Extraordinary Happens
23/08/2016 Duration: 28minCasey Wasserman, CEO of Wasserman Media Group and Chairman of the LA 2024 Candidature Committee, joins Mark King. Casey discusses his family’s legacy and how he forged his own path in the sports industry.
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Ep 17: Natalie Gulbis on Extraordinary Happens
09/08/2016 Duration: 27minLPGA Tour pro Natalie Gulbis joins Mark King to talk about how her decorated 16-year career is rooted in discipline and precise decision-making to achieve her goals on and off the golf course.
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Ep 16: Jim Morris on Extraordinary Happens
26/07/2016 Duration: 30minUniversity of Miami Head Baseball Coach Jim Morris joins Mark King to talk about his formula for long term success: hard work, planning, goal setting and maintaining an unmatched commitment to winning.
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Ep 15: Steve Clarkson on Extraordinary Happens
12/07/2016 Duration: 29minSteve Clarkson, the country’s top quarterback coach, joins Mark King in a conversation about his journey from player to coach and the key to developing young athletes – both on and off the field.
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Ep 14: Jessica Mendoza on Extraordinary Happens
28/06/2016 Duration: 32minJessica Mendoza, a four-time All-American and two-time Olympic softball player, joins Mark King in an inspiring conversation about challenging yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone and the finding the right balance of humility and confidence.
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Ep 13: Kevin Kelley on Extraordinary Happens
15/06/2016 Duration: 32minKevin Kelley, the five-time champion high school football coach, joins Mark King to discuss how he plays the odds with his disruptive coaching philosophy and how you need to make small mistakes to get big wins.
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Ep 12: Kris Bryant on Extraordinary Happens
01/06/2016 Duration: 23min2015 Rookie of the Year Kris Bryant talks with host Mark King about his first year in the major leagues and how his mindset has led him to great accomplishments in his career.
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Ep 11: Gary Bettman on Extraordinary Happens
17/05/2016 Duration: 29minGary Bettman talks with host Mark King about his 23 years as Commissioner of the NHL and his focus on evolution, not revolution—taking the league to new levels of popularity all while preserving the integrity and traditions of the sport.
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Ep 10: Harrison Barnes on Extraordinary Happens
03/05/2016 Duration: 23minHarrison Barnes joins Mark King to discuss the Golden StateWarriors' extraordinary season, what he learned from his time atUNC, and life lessons on work ethic, dealing with adversity andselective greatness.
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Ep 9: Carlos Correa on Extraordinary Happens
19/04/2016 Duration: 22minAt just 21 years old, Houston Astros Shortstop Carlos Correa is the reigning 2015 Rookie of the Year and posted a record-breaking debut season. Carlos discusses growing up with baseball in Puerto Rico, how setting goals and making sacrifices helped him reach his dream, and the role self-confidence plays in his success.
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Ep 8: Sergio Garcia on Extraordinary Happens
05/04/2016 Duration: 24minProfessional golfer Sergio Garcia talks with adidas Group’s Mark King about the importance of creating your own path and loving what you do. Sergio discusses his beginnings in golf, his father’s influence on him and his mindset heading into the 2016 tournament.
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Ep 7: Snoop Dogg on Extraordinary Happens
23/03/2016 Duration: 24minThis week, Snoop Dogg joins Mark King on Extraordinary Happens and talks about his passion for football and how he’s inspiring kids through his youth league. Snoop discusses the importance of creating your own rules and doing things differently to make extraordinary things happen.
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Ep 6: Bill Self on Extraordinary Happens
16/03/2016 Duration: 24minBill Self, head basketball coach at Kansas, joins Mark King this week and underscores the importance of loving what you do to become extraordinary. Bill talks about creating a winning culture, the invaluable lessons sports teach us and how young athletes continue to impact his life.
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Ep 5: Jim Mora on Extraordinary Happens
08/03/2016 Duration: 20minJim Mora, UCLA head football coach, joins Mark King and shares his journey from professional football to college football. Mora talks about the importance of a strong work ethic, the value of great team culture and how sports can make a difference in young people’s lives.
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Ep 4: Christine Day on Extraordinary Happens
03/03/2016 Duration: 27minChristine Day, Luvo CEO and former Lululemon CEO, joins Mark King to discuss her winning strategies for building successful businesses, the importance of a brand’s purpose to its employees and customers, and how to break into new markets in a meaningful way.
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Ep 3: Don Garber on Extraordinary Happens
18/02/2016 Duration: 29minMLS Commissioner Don Garber joins Mark King and talks about his start with the NFL, joining the MLS, and how he’s reshaping and growing soccer in America. Garber discusses the importance of having big aspirations and how he’s evolving his marketing strategy to reach a new generation of sports fans.
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Ep 2: Part 2 – Von Miller on Extraordinary Happens
01/02/2016 Duration: 16minAll-pro linebacker Von Miller joins Mark King prior to the championship game. Mark and Von discuss Von’s early career at Texas A&M and the importance of loving what you do in order to become extraordinary.
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Ep 2: Part 1 – Eric Berry on Extraordinary Happens
01/02/2016 Duration: 22minFour-time Pro-Bowler and Safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, Eric Berry talks with Mark King about growing up playing football and the important role attitude and effort play in making extraordinary things happen. Berry opens up about overcoming cancer this past year and returning to the game he loves.
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Ep 1: Part 2 – Pam Oliver on Extraordinary Happens
31/01/2016 Duration: 28minRenowned sports journalist and sideline veteran Pam Oliver joins Mark King for an in-depth discussion on the importance of persistence and following your dream to make extraordinary things happen. Mark and Pam discuss career tips for aspiring professionals.