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!
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SWING HARD EPISODE #261 - ANDY DIVER
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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, including losing their number one and number two starters before the season, to ultimately win the championship with a dramatic come-from-behind victory where they overcame a 6-1 deficit to defeat Agoura 6-5. The conversation covered Andy's coaching philosophy centered on competitiveness and "stacking competitive at-bats," his 20-year coaching journey including stints at Redondo, LA Harbor Junior College, and the University of Arizona, and the importance of building authentic relationships with players while preparing them for whatever comes next in their lives. The interview also touched on the challenges of coaching high school baseball, dealing with parents, and the lasting impact coaches can have on young athletes beyond just wins and losses.
"Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett