Swing Hard
It's time to "Swing Hard" with Coach Denny Barrett! Coach Denny has been coaching at the high school and collegiate level for almost thirty years. He has also recruited and coached some of the top collegiate and professional athletes. Throughout his career, Denny has also been involved in all aspects of the athletics programs including recruiting, coordinating programs, budgeting, staffing and maintenance. And, with his successful BATRS program, he and his staff provide preparation for young players to succeed at the high school level and beyond! With the "Swing Hard" podcast, it doesn't matter if you play baseball or not - just step up to the plate and get some life inspiration every week with Coach Denny!
Swing Hard
Latest Episodes
SWING HARD #272 - WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH TRAVEL BALL? GOOD OR BAD?
On this episode, Denny Barrett and Rob discuss baseball coaching and travel ball programs. Denny shared his extensive coaching experience spanning 40 years, from 9U through college levels, emphasizing the importance of proper fundamentals...
SWING HARD #271 - BASEBALL AND 9-11
This podcast episode marked the 25-year anniversary of 9/11, with Denny and Scorp discussing how sports, particularly baseball, played a unifying role during that tragic time. They remembered key moments like President Bush throwing the first p...
SWING HARD #270 - ADAM SARANCIK
This podcast episode featured a discussion on the importance of the off-season for young athletes, focusing on achieving balance and personal development beyond sports. Adam explained the risks of sports obsession, such as identity foreclosure ...
SWING HARD #269 - SARAH TIANA
This podcast features Denny, Scorp, and Sarah Tiana, discussing baseball, particularly focusing on the Braves and Dodgers rivalry ahead of their upcoming playoff series. Sarah shared her background growing up in Calhoun, Georgia, her recent mar...
SWING HARD #268 - LIFE LESSONS
The podcast episode features a conversation between Denny and Scorp about youth baseball, coaching, and the life lessons the sport provides. They discussed the challenges of managing multiple teams and the importance of kids playing on teams wh...