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 #275 - ADAM SARANCIK
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Adam Sarancik is back with Denny and they’re discussing how assistant coaches should balance staying true to their coaching style while implementing the standards of the head coaches. Plus Denny and Adam-ans...
SWING HARD #274 - JAKE D'ALTRUI
This episode featured a conversation with Jake D'Altrui, a former college baseball player and current recruiter with Prospect Consulting Group. Jake discussed his own baseball journey, including playing at the University of New Orleans and his ...
SWING HARD #273 - COACHING CHALLENGES
On this episode, Denny and Scorp discussed Denny's upcoming coaching debut with a 9U baseball team and his nervousness about the games this weekend. They explored the challenges of youth baseball coaching, including teaching patience, teamwork,...
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...