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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 219
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
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, D…
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…
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 th…
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 …
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…
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…
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. P…
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 …
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 fut…
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 fut…
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 an…
SWING HARD EPISODE #149 - HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
This week Denny and Producer Rob talk about the latest High School baseball results! Also discussed - Notre Dame’s winning streak and Barrett’s Baseball Recruiting services. Plus, Denn…
SWING HARD EPISODE #148 - OHTANI & MARCH MADNESS
This week Denny and producer Rob talk about Opening Day, Ohtani, March Madness and Notre Dame High School baseball. Plus, Denny talks about how to be a good teammate. And, Denny and …
SWING HARD EPISODE #147 - MARSHALL BOONE
This Week Denny talks to baseball dad Marshall Boone! Marshall’s son, Oliver, is a Notre Dame grad and freshman pitcher for Cal State Berkeley! Denny and Marshall talk about Oliver’s fi…
SWING HARD #146 - JOE PRAINO PART 2
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny talks to Joe Praino - Coach, Comedian, Sports Enthusiast and Athlete! Denny and Joe talk about the funny side of sports. Plus, Joe shares som…
SWING HARD EPISODE #145 - JOE PRAINO PART 1
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny talks to Joe Praino - Coach, Comedian, Sports Enthusiast and Athlete! Denny and Joe talk about the funny side of sports. Plus, Joe shares som…
SWING HARD EPISODE #144 - TONY DANZA
This week Denny goes to Hollywood and talks to the great Tony Danza. Denny, Tony and Tony’s son Marc talk about baseball, boxing, acting and life! Tony shares a great story on how he w…
SWING HARD #143 - THE RIDE HOME with Robert Michael
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 da…
SWING HARD EPISODE #142 - CHRIS MABEUS
This week Denny talks to former Big Leaguer Chris Mabeus along with his son Boston Mabeus. Boston talks about his faith and life as a D-1 Pitcher at Brigham Young. Plus, Chris shares …
SWING HARD EPISODE #141 - JOE GUNTZ
This week Denny talks to Pitching Guru and Harvard Westlake Coach Joe Guntz! Denny and Joe talk about the on-going Harvard Westlake-Notre Dame Rivalry plus Coach Guntz shares some valua…