
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!
Episodes
201 episodes
SWING HARD EPISODE #201 - SPIRO PSALTIS PART 2
This week Denny talks to legendary USC baseball player Spiro Psaltis. Denny and Spiro talk about the Championship years at USC plus Spiro shares some compelling information about today’s NIL and the return of college baseball dominance in South...
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Episode 201
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35:35

SWING HARD EPISODE #200 - SPIRO PSALTIS
This week Denny talks to legendary USC baseball player Spiro Psaltis. Denny and Spiro talk about the Championship years at USC plus Spiro shares some compelling information about today’s NIL and the return of college baseball dominance in South...
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Episode 200
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34:12

SWING HARD EPISODE #199 - ADAM SARANCIK
This week Denny talks to our in-house baseball professor Adam Sarancik. Adam and Denny talk about the controversial Major League Baseball rule change, The Golden at bat. Plus, Denny and Adam talk about hitting and the science of coaching hittin...
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Episode 199
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36:01

SWING HARD EPISODE #198 - JUSTIN ROBERTS
This week Denny does a follow up podcast with Coach Justin Roberts of Stockdale High School. Denny and Justin recap the high points and low points plus Denny does a touch of trash talking. And Denny gives a mission league update on Notre Dame’s...
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Episode 198
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46:05

SWING HARD EPISODE #197 - JUSTIN ROBERTS
This Week Denny talks to Stockdale-Bakersfield head coach Justin Roberts before the big showdown at Notre dame this week. There’s a little trash talking, a little pre-game strategy and a whole lot of love for the game of baseball! Swing Hard-In...
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Episode 197
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37:32

SWING HARD EPISODE #196 - TRASH TALKING
This Week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny talks about the art of trash talking. Plus, Denny and Rob discuss how pitchers invent pitches. And, Denny gives a Mission League Baseball update and breaks down what Coaches should be really teaching t...
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Episode 196
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22:30

SWING HARD EPISODE #195 - ADAM SARANCIK
This week Denny sits down with our in-house Professor, Adam Sarancik. Adam and Denny talk about winning and losing. Plus, Adam shares some terrific coaching tips for youth and high school coaches. You are going to want to take notes on this wee...
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Episode 195
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42:36

SWING HARD EPISODE #194 - HEATH JONES
This week Denny welcomes back Professional umpire Heath Jones. The two talk about West Coast college baseball, Heath's opinion on trackman and Pete Rose possibly making it into the Hall of Fame.
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Episode 194
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40:46

SWING HARD EPISODE #193 - LOSING AND RALLYING BACK
This week Denny and producer Rob discuss losing? How do you rally your team and your staff from a 0-3 start? Plus Denny shares a terrific Gene Hackman story and early review from Denny on the competitive mission league baseball season.
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Episode 193
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28:23

SWING HARD EPISODE #192 - ADAM SARANCIK
This week Denny talks to baseball analyst and coach Adam Sarancik. Adam and Denny talk about the kick off of youth baseball plus they share their professional insight on over coaching, and over parenting!
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Episode 192
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38:16

SWING HARD EPISODE #191 - FREDDY SANCHEZ PART 2
This week Denny continues his conversation with Big Leaguer, Freddy Sanchez. Freddy and Denny talk about The Yankees and Aaron Judge, the Dodgers and Mookie Betts plus a personal story about Manny Ramirez and Adam Laroche. And Freddy shares som...
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Season 3
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Episode 191
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32:54

SWING HARD EPISODE #190 - FREDDY SANCHEZ PART 1
This week Denny talks to Big Leaguer, Batting Champ, and former Glendale College player Freddy Sanchez. Freddy and Denny talk about life as a major leaguer plus the sacrifice and hard work it takes to get there. Plus, all club and little league...
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Episode 190
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34:46

SWING HARD EPISODE #189 - LUCAS GORDON AND THOMAS MCCAFFREY
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny talks to Lucas Gordon, former Texas Longhorn and current Professional for the Chicago White Sox and Thomas McCaffrey former UC Irvine Anteater and current professional in the Independent League. Thomas...
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Episode 189
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43:28

SWING HARD EPISODE #188 - BRANDON MCDANIEL PART 2
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny and Brandon McDaniel from the Dodgers talk about conditioning for youth baseball. Plus Brandon shares stories about Justin Turner, Dave Roberts, Corey Seagar, and Cody Bellinger. You want baseball know...
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Season 3
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Episode 188
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32:10

SWING HARD EPISODE #187 - BRANDON MCDANIEL
This week Denny talks to Brandon McDaniel, strength and conditioning coach for the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Brandon and Denny talk about what it takes, mentally, physically and psychologically to become a Major League Baseball player...
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Season 3
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Episode 187
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38:25

SWING HARD EPISODE #186 - JUSTIN ROBERTS
This week Denny talks to Baseball Head Coach of Stockdale High School, Justin Roberts. Denny talks about the L.A. fires plus Denny and Justin share their thoughts on pre-season baseball, the portal, college baseball and the search for young gre...
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Season 3
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Episode 186
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56:07

SWING HARD EPISODE #185 - A DENNY CHRISTMAS STORY
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny shares a very touching Christmas story that only Denny can share. Plus Rob and Denny have some great Holiday messages and wishes for all!
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Season 3
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Episode 185
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15:01

SWING HARD EPISODE #184 - HATS, FREE AGENCY AND CORPORATE SOFTBALL
This week Denny, Rob and Denny’s son Brady talk about a potpourri of subjects.. Hats, jerseys, company softball teams, baseball free agency , baseball fights, flops, CSI Las Vegas and Nolan Ryan. Yes, it’s another fun but not so serious Swing H...
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Episode 184
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41:45

SWING HARD EPISODE #183 - TRANSFER PORTAL & GETTING CUT
This week Denny and Producer Rob talk about the transfer portal, Fall baseball, off season training and the best or worst way to cut someone from your team. The Swing Hard Podcast available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Season 3
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Episode 183
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27:08

SWING HARD EPISODE #182 - JAKE STROMSBORG TRIBUTE
This week, Denny pays tribute to one of his former players - Notre Dame Baseball standout Jake Stromsborg. Last week, Jake lost his battle to cancer. All of us at the Swing Hard podcast, send our thoughts and prayers to the family. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 182
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43:18

SWING HARD EPISODE #181 - TOM MYERS & BRENT MAYNE PART TWO
Part two of Denny's talk with Tom Myers and Brent Mayne, California Regional scouts for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brent talks about his 15 years as a major Leaguer and Tom breaks down what it takes to be a professional baseball player.&nbs...
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Season 3
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Episode 181
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31:29

SWING HARD EPISODE #180 - TOM MYERS & BRENT MAYNE, PART ONE
This week Denny talks to Tom Myers and Brent Mayne, California Regional scouts for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brent talks about his 15 years as a major Leaguer and Tom breaks down what it takes to be a professional baseball player. Plus, Tom and ...
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Episode 180
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29:01

SWING HARD EPISODE #179 - LITTLE LEAGUE REUNION
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny goes way back to Little League and talks to one of his first coaches and teammates. 52 years of stories, memories and a whole lot of love for the game of Baseball! Enjoy episode 179 with Denny Barrett a...
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Episode 179
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44:20

SWING HARD EPISODE #178 - ADAM SARANCIK PART 3
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny goes head to head with author, coach and baseball scholar Adam Sarancik for part three of their conversation. Adam and Denny give a “Graduate level” lesson on coaching, how to work with today’s youth a...
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Season 3
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Episode 178
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42:49

SWING HARD EPISODE #177 - ADAM SARANCIK PART TWO
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny goes head to head with author, coach and baseball scholar Adam Sarancik for part two of their conversation. Adam and Denny give a “Graduate level” lesson on coaching and how to work with today’s youth....
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Season 3
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Episode 177
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32:38
