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
269 episodes
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...
SWING HARD EPISODE #267 - DENNY'S FUNDAMENTALS AND PHILOSOPHY
On this episode, Denny and Producer Rob talk about the recent baseball tryouts and coaching approaches. The discussion also included the growing seriousness in youth baseball, particularly around travel ball programs and showcases like Perfect ...
SWING HARD EPISODE #266 - COOPERSTOWN STORIES
This week’s episode features Denny and his coaching staff from BATRS. Denny and his crew talk about the recent BATRS tryouts. Denny discusses how each player is evaluated and how BATRS focuses on the development of each individual player . The ...
SWING HARD EPISODE #265 - ADAM SARANCIK
This week Denny and Adam focus college recruiting and the importance of choosing a school based on academics and life skills rather than solely on athletic opportunities. Plus Denny and Adam break down what high school athletes should do in the...
SWING HARD EPISODE #264 - SUMMER DAYS WITH DENNY
This week, Denny updates his summer activities including coach with the Dodgers at Westmont college. Plus Denny and Rob talk about Jacob Madrid’s recent signing with the Mets. And Denny gives some advice about the upcoming College recruiting wi...
SWING HARD EPISODE #263 - ADAM SARANCIK
The podcast focused on baseball coaching and mental preparation, with Adam Sarancik sharing insights about managing a talented 13-year-old grandson named CJ who is growing rapidly and preparing for a showcase. Adam discussed the mental and phys...
SWING HARD EPISODE #262- JOHN LYNCH
This episode features John Lynch, a Boston-born writer and screenwriter now living in LA, discussing baseball, sports movies, and his upcoming script reading. The conversation covered John's favorite sports movies including "Bingo Long and the ...
SWING HARD EPISODE #261 - ANDY DIVER
This episode features an interview with Andy Diver, head coach at Mira Costa High School, discussing his team's CIF championship victory in Division III baseball. Andy shared how his team overcame significant injuries to their top pitchers, inc...
SWING HARD EPISODE #260 - DEAN FLORENCE & LUCA FLORENCE
This episode featured Dean Florence and his 12-year-old son Luca Florence, discussing Luca's journey in baseball and his upcoming trip to Cooperstown. Dean shared how Luca's passion for baseball began at age 3 when he demanded to play with his ...
SWING HARD EPISODE #259 - JACOB MADRID
This episode featured an interview with Jacob Madrid, a recently graduated catcher from Notre Dame High School who was preparing for the MLB draft. The conversation covered Jacob's baseball career, including his growth to 6'4" and 220 pounds, h...
SWING HARD EPISODE #258 - TRAVELING SEASON
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny and Rob discuss their recent travel experiences. Plus Denny gives an excellent analysis of the recent baseball success of Cal Poly, UCLA and USC. Denny also breaks down the College World Series and the...
SWING HARD EPISODE #257 - ADAM SARANCIK
Adam Sarancik returns and on this episode he emphasized the importance of consistent fundamental practice, proper mechanics including tag mechanics and bunt defense, understanding field conditions and umpire rhythms, and managing pitcher worklo...
SWING HARD EPISODE #256 - PLAYOFF ELIMINATION
Denny and Producer Rob conducted this podcast episode while Rob was traveling in Peru. The two discussed Denny's high school baseball team's recent elimination from the CIF playoffs after losing a tough away game. Denny talked about his team's ...
SWING HARD EPISODE #255 - BASEBALL PLAYOFFS UPDATE
This podcast episode focused on Denny's high school baseball team's playoff progress. Denny discussed their upcoming quarterfinal game against Corona, explaining the CIF Southern Section playoff format and strategic considerations about playing...
SWING HARD EPISODE #254 - JASON GORDON
This podcast episode featured Jason Gordon, a former police officer and professional golfer who now works with athletes through his company Full Salvo Athlete, discussing the importance of teaching young men to be independent and self-sufficien...
SWING HARD EPISODE #253 - ADAM SARANCIK
Episode 253 focuses on baseball terminology and coaching practices, with Adam Sarancik sharing his list of problematic phrases used in youth baseball and discussing proper communication techniques. The hosts discussed various terms including "c...
SWING HARD EPISODE #252 - KEVIN GRIFFIN/LEVI STERLING Part Two
This episode podcast features Kevin Griffin (father of Konnor Griffin, a Pittsburgh Pirates player), Scott Sterling (father of Levi Sterling, a professional pitcher), discussing their sons' baseball journeys. The conversation covered the develo...
SWING HARD EPISODE #251 - KEVIN GRIFFIN/LEVI STERLING Part One
This episode podcast features Kevin Griffin (father of Konnor Griffin, a Pittsburgh Pirates player), Scott Sterling (father of Levi Sterling, a professional pitcher), discussing their sons' baseball journeys. The conversation covered the develo...
SWING HARD EPISODE #250 - JOHN CAMPANELLA
This podcast episode featured John Campanella discussing his baseball career and family legacy with hosts Denny and Rob. John shared stories about growing up in a family of seven boys, with his father Joe Campanella being a prominent coach and ...
SWING HARD EPISODE #249 - ADAM SARANCIK
Author Adam Sarancik joined Denny to discuss the role of parents in youth baseball and how they should communicate with coaches and players about game strategy and performance. Adam emphasized that parents should avoid second-guessing coa...
SWING HARD EPISODE #248 - TEAM TOURNAMENTS
On this week's "Swing Hard," Denny called Rob after his high school baseball team's 1-0 loss to De La Salle in the national tournament semifinals, where they were ranked 22nd in the state. Denny and Rob then discussed how pare...
SWING HARD EPISODE #247 - OPENING WEEKEND
This week Denny talks about opening weekend at Major League Baseball. Plus, Denny and Rob review the latest from the Mission League and Denny teases a topic we have coming up in a future podcast, “What’s appropriate for parents to say to their ...
SWING HARD EPISODE #246 - SPRING BASEBALL MISSION LEAGUE PREVIEW
Denny Barrett joined Producer Rob for a podcast discussion about Notre Dame's successful 9-0 start to the baseball season, where they currently rank number one in the state. Denny credited the team's strong performance to unified coach...
SWING HARD EPISODE #245 - ADAM SARANCIK
This week Denny is joined by Adam Sarancik. Denny and Adam discuss the benefits and challenges of year around athletic training for young athletes. Adam and Denny also discuss the importance of balancing sports with other aspects of life.