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
173 episodes
SWING HARD EPISODE #173 - OWEN HACKMAN
This week Denny talks to Loyola Marymount Graduate Owen Hackman. Owen was recently drafted in the 9th round by the Atlanta Braves and Denny and him discuss life as a Pro Baseball player and the transition from High School to College to Pro!
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Season 3
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Episode 173
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45:39
SWING HARD EPISODE #172 - HOW TO BE A GOOD TEAMMATE
This week Coach Denny Barrett and producer Rob Michael discuss the art of being a good teammate and how scouts evaluate a player's character. They also dive into the latest baseball news including the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani chasing the 50...
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Season 3
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Episode 172
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22:52
SWING HARD EPISODE #171 - WILL SUSLOW
This week Denny talks to college baseball prospect and entrepreneur Will Suslow. Denny and Will talk about being the “Dude” on dude day and how to balance a successful business and a promising baseball career. Did we mention Will is only 17? Sw...
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Season 3
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Episode 171
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42:34
SWING HARD EPISODE #170 - JUSTIN ROBERTS
This week we take the Swing Hard Podcast to Bakersfield! Denny talks to Justin Roberts, the head baseball coach at Stockdale High School. Denny and Justin talk about college baseball, CiF playoffs and share umpire stories. Plus, Denny and Justi...
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Season 3
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Episode 170
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49:32
SWING HARD EPISODE #169 - DAYLEN REYES
This week Denny talks to UCLA and Notre Dame graduate Daylen Reyes! Denny and Daylen talk about high school baseball, college baseball and life after baseball. Plus, Daylen shares some amazing insight on the relationships he’s built as a colleg...
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Season 3
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Episode 169
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51:36
SWING HARD EPISODE #168 - TRAVEL BALL, TRYOUTS AND THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny is live from Arizona preparing for his upcoming Dodgers Scouting tour. Plus, Denny and Rob discuss tryouts, travel ball and the Little League World Series.
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Season 3
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Episode 168
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31:36
SWING HARD EPISODE #167 - THE OLYMPICS AND THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny and Rob talk about the Olympics, Hunter Greene and The World Baseball Classic. Plus, Denny asks the question "is loyalty, integrity and character still important in baseball today?" Yes, we get a little...
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Season 3
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Episode 167
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38:57
SWING HARD EPISODE #166 - UMPIRE HEATH JONES
This week Denny talks to legendary professional baseball umpire Heath Jones! Heath talks about his time working with Albert Pulos, Derrick Jeter and Nomar Garciapara. Plus, Heath has terrific advice for young players looking to play beyond high...
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Season 3
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Episode 166
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49:26
SWING HARD EPISODE #165 - DUDE DAY
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny talks about Cooperstown and “Dude Day.” Plus, Denny previews his upcoming scouting duties with the Dodgers and he asks the burning question, "should coaches wear uniforms?" And, there's breaking n...
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Season 3
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Episode 165
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33:13
SWING HARD EPISODE #164 - LIVE FROM COOPERSTOWN
This week on the “Swing Hard Podcast,” Denny is live from Cooperstown for one of the biggest youth baseball tournaments in the world. Denny shares some behind the scenes moments of the tournament plus Denny shares some breaking news about his n...
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Season 3
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Episode 164
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18:52
SWING HARD EPISODE #163 - TOM MYERS
This week Denny talks to Los Angeles Dodgers Scout Tom Myers! Tom and Denny talk about how California players annually dominate the draft. Plus, Tom shares some behind the scenes “draft room” insight on what scouts are really looking for.
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Season 3
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Episode 163
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47:33
SWING HARD EPISODE #162 - THE UMPIRES
This week Denny is live from Cary North Carolina from the USA Baseball Training Center. Denny is talking to umpires Brad, Aggie and Seth about life as a professional baseball umpire. Denny and the guys discuss the “Umpire Frat House...
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Season 3
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Episode 162
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32:58
SWING HARD EPISODE #161 - The Transfer Portal
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny and producer Rob talk about Denny’s summer tour, the transfer portal, the College World Series a preview what’s ahead in Cooperstown and BATRS travel baseball Fall tryout!
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Season 3
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Episode 161
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30:38
SWING HARD EPISODE #1 - AN INTRODUCTION TO DENNY
Batter up! For our very first episode of "Swing Hard," Coach Denny Barrett tells you his story. From early baseball experiences as a kid to coaching championship teams, Denny holds nothing back. You'll hear the amazing story of how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:05
SWING HARD EPISODE #160 - WILLIE MAYS & THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
This Week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny and Rob talk about Willie Mays, the College World Series, the portal, and travel baseball tournaments in Omaha and Cary North Carolina. Plus, Denny has a huge announcement coming up in two weeks. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 160
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27:43
SWING HARD EPISODE #159 - BRENDAN & BRADY BARRETT
This Week on the Swing Hard Podcast, it’s a special Father’s Day Episode with Denny’s sons, Brendan and Brady. Denny talks about life as a Dad-Coach. Plus, Brendan and Brady share some great stories of growing up a Barrett.
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Season 3
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Episode 159
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58:23
SWING HARD EPISODE #158 - RICKI MARDER PART 2
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, the recruiting talk continues! Denny talks to Ricki Marder, Director of Recruiting for the Garciaparra Baseball Group. Denny and Ricki talk about the crucial steps you should do right now if you want to play...
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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53:10
SWING HARD EPISODE #157 - RICKI MARDER
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast it’s all about recruiting, recruiting, recruiting! Denny talks to Ricki Marder, Director of Recruiting for the Garciaparra Baseball Group. Denny and Ricki talk about the crucial steps you should do right now ...
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Season 3
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Episode 157
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53:00
SWING HARD EPISODE #156 - DOLPH LUNDGREN
This week Denny talks to International Star and athlete, Dolph Lundgren. Denny and Dolph talk about Rocky, Aquaman and Creed 2. Plus, Dolph shares some great life lessons and tips for the Class of 2024!
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Season 3
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Episode 156
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39:26
SWING HARD EPISODE #155 - BASEBALL SHOWCASE SEASON
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny talks about umpires, swamp donkeys, CIF playoffs and his annual “Summer tour.” Plus, Denny and Rob discuss what players should and should not be doing heading into the baseball showcase season.&n...
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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35:10
SWING HARD EPISODE #154 - GETTING OVER A LOSS
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny talks about losing and how to handle the end of the season on losing note. It’s painful, heartbreaking and can really affect the off season. Plus, Denny talks about “Denny’s Summer Tour” and previews t...
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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30:12
SWING HARD EPISODE #153 - CIF BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
This week on episode 153 of the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny and Rob discuss what it takes to win a CIF Division 1 baseball championship. Plus, we preview Denny’s summer baseball tour and Dolph Lundgren is coming to battle with Denny on the next s...
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Season 3
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Episode 153
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21:33
SWING HARD EPISODE #152 - JACK MARDER PART TWO
This week Denny talks to University of Oregon’s Assistant Baseball Coach, Jack Marder. Jack and Denny talk about Oregon baseball culture, recruiting , the transfer portal and Jack’s future plans. Plus, a special guest stops by to add his input ...
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Season 3
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Episode 152
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39:10
SWING HARD EPISODE #151 - JACK MARDER PART ONE
This week Denny talks to University of Oregon’s Assistant Baseball Coach, Jack Marder. Jack and Denny talk about Oregon baseball culture, recruiting , the transfer portal and Jack’s future plans. Plus, a special guest stops by to add his input ...
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Season 3
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Episode 151
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30:58
SWING HARD EPISODE #150 - RELATIONSHIPS & BASEBALL
This week on episode 150 of the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny talks about relationships and baseball, sometimes they just don’t mix. Plus, Denny gives us an update on the Mission League and what are Denny’s biggest baseball pet peeves. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 150
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28:46