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 #140 - JAY FAGNANO
This week Denny talks to Jay Fagnano, one of the founders of the Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano foundation. Jay shares a special story of his son’s death and how something so tragic has bec…
SWING HARD #139 - DENNY IN PORTUGAL
This week on episode 139 of the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny is on location in Portugal. Yes the home of Soccer, Ronaldo and now Denny Barrett! Denny talks about teaching 9 year-old Portug…
SWING HARD #138 - PERRY HUSBAND
This week Denny talks to Cal State Northridge Hall of Famer and Big leaguer Perry Husband! Perry and Denny dive deep into the art of hitting! Plus, Perry shares stories about Baltimore …
SWING HARD #137 - Matt Magallon and Jacob O’Dell PART 2
This week is part 2 of Denny’s interview with the hosts of the Baseball Playground Podcast, Matt MaGallon and Jacob O’Dell. Denny and the guys talk about recruiting, junior college base…
SWING HARD EPISODE #136 - Matt Magallon and Jacob O’Dell Part 1
This week Denny kicks off Season 3 of the “Swing Hard” Podcast with Matt Magallon and Jacob O’Dell, hosts and founders of the Baseball Playground! Matt and Jacob talk about their latest…
SWING HARD #135 - COLLIN THEROUX
This Week Denny talks to New York Yankees Bullpen Catcher Collin Theroux! Denny and Collin talk about catching Major League pitching like Gerrit Cole. Plus, Collin and Denny talk about…
SWING HARD EPISODE #134 - MISSY COOMBES
This week Denny talks to Missy Coombes, Professional baseball player for the Colorado Silver Bullets. Denny and Missy talk about women's baseball. Plus, Missy shares her story of striki…
SWING HARD #133 - DAVID ESQUER
This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny talks to Stanford Head Baseball Coach David Esquer. Denny and David talk about their time playing together as a Shortstop and Second baseman du…
SWING HARD 132 - KELLY DUGAN
This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Alumni and Major League player Kelly Dugan! Kelly and Denny talk about his rise from the 75th pick overall for the Phillies to his current role as a …
SWING HARD EPISODE #131 - ZACH AND CARLEY DAVIS
This week on “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, Denny has a special Thanksgiving baseball episode with Zach and Carley Davis. It’s an inspiring story about persistence, faith and love of …
SWING HARD #130 - BOBBY VALENTINE
This week Denny talks to the Legendary Big League Player and Manager Bobby Valentine. Denny and Bobby talk about Dodgers and Angels baseball. Plus, Bobby shares a story that even his …
SWING HARD #129 BATRS COACHES - Ryan Fleisher, Kenny Baumgartner and Alex Baumgartner
This week Denny talks to BATRS coaches Ryan Fleisher, Kenny Baumgartner and Alex Baumgartner. Denny and the guys talk about what makes BATRS a successful baseball development program an…
SWING HARD #128 BEN GRIFFIN
This week Denny talks to Notre Dame alum and Cal State Northridge Senior Ben Griffin. Ben and Denny talk about the “lost Covid years,” Juco baseball and playing Pro Baseball! If you wan…
SWING HARD #127 - SCOTT BENOIT
On episode 127 Denny talks to Male Model, Football Star and Travel Ball Dad, Scott Benoit. Denny and Scott talk about life on the runway with super models like Cindy Crawford and Chris…
SWING HARD #126 - BOBBY HUGHES
This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Alum and former MLB player, Bobby Hughes! Denny and Bobby share stories about “growing up” in a baseball family. Plus, Bobby reflects on how difficul…
SWING HARD #125 - BASEBALL PLAYOFFS with ROBERT MICHAEL
This week in “Swing hard” in case you hit it, Denny and Rob talk about the Major League Baseball playoffs. Plus, hear Denny’s take on what makes Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochi “different” …
SWING HARD #124 - MATT CIRULNICK
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. Plu…
SWING HARD #123 - BILL HUGHES
This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Hall of Famer and Scouting Supervisor for the Angels, Bill Hughes! Bill and Denny share family stories and share the “secret sauce” of what Major Lea…
SWING HARD #122 -SCOTT EGAN
This week Denny talks to hitting guru Scott Egan about his unique style! Plus Denny and Scott have a “friendly” discussion about coaching, parents and what it’s like to work with top ta…
SWING HARD #121 - JUSTIN SIEGEL
This week on episode 121 of Swing Hard, Denny talks to Notre Dame Head Softball Coach Justin Siegel. Justin is a former Professional Baseball player and coach and breaks down the differ…