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Swing Hard

Coach Denny Barrett

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Swing Hard episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Swing Hard for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Swing Hard episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Swing Hard - SWING HARD EPISODE #47 - JESSICA WINTHER
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04/07/22 • 49 min

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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! This week Denny talks to Baseball mom, Actress and Comedian Jessica Winther. Denny and Jessica talk about overbearing sports parents, life as a comedian and life after baseball. It’s a rollercoaster of laughs and fun with Jessica Winther on “Swing Hard” with Denny Barrett.

"Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

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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 Brent give us some insight on the “Game 5” of this year’s World Series.

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Swing Hard - SWING HARD EPISODE #174 - PETE ROSE SPECIAL
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10/03/24 • 45 min

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This week Denny talks to legendary professional baseball umpire Heath Jones and producer Rob Michael about the life and legacy of Pete Rose. Listen in as Denny shares his story of meeting Pete at a very interesting lunch. Then, the three have an in-depth discussion of Pete’s playing style, coaching and mental focus that made him one of the greatest players of all-time.

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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 50/50 mark.

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Swing Hard - SWING HARD EPISODE #161 - The Transfer Portal
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07/06/24 • 30 min

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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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Swing Hard - SWING HARD EPISODE #158 - RICKI MARDER PART 2
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06/06/24 • 53 min

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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 baseball in college!

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Swing Hard - SWING HARD EPISODE #157 - RICKI MARDER
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05/30/24 • 53 min

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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 if you want to play baseball in college!

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This week on the “Swing Hard Podcast,” Denny and Producer Rob Michael talk about the beginning of High School Baseball in Southern California. Plus, Denny shares some stories of his days in Alaska coaching and experiencing the “Midnight Game." And, to wrap things up, Denny gives us a preview of his new book called “The Ride."

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Swing Hard - SWING HARD #124 - MATT CIRULNICK
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10/05/23 • 41 min

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This week Denny talks to writer and director Matt Cirulnick. Matt is best known for his work on Rambo “Last Blood." Denny and Matt discuss growing up playing baseball in Brooklyn. Plus, Matt tells a great story of resilience and never backing down on something you believe in. It’s another great episode of inspiration and Swinging Hard in case you hit it.

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This week on "Swing Hard," Denny talks about bunt defense...his favorite subject.
Producer Rob gets called out from a fan of the show about Pete Rose and Denny shares his winning experience in Arizona! Plus, Denny talks about the transfer portal, national letter of intent, baseball pranks and protecting your players!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Swing Hard have?

Swing Hard currently has 180 episodes available.

What topics does Swing Hard cover?

The podcast is about Baseball, How To, Mentor, Podcasts, Inspiration, Education, Sports and Coaching.

What is the most popular episode on Swing Hard?

The episode title 'SWING HARD EPISODE #164 - LIVE FROM COOPERSTOWN' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Swing Hard?

The average episode length on Swing Hard is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of Swing Hard released?

Episodes of Swing Hard are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Swing Hard?

The first episode of Swing Hard was released on May 27, 2021.

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