Episodes

  • SWING HARD EPISODE #221 - KEVIN BERG
    Sep 19 2025

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    This week Denny talks to Kevin Berg, father of Notre Dame pitching sensation Beckett Berg. Kevin takes you on an amazing behind the scenes look of a recruiting trip to University of Texas. Plus Denny and Kevin talk about the parent’s role in raising a Division 1 athlete.

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

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    57 mins
  • SWING HARD EPISODE #220 - ADAM SARANCIK
    Sep 11 2025

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    This week Denny talks to our in-house Professor of baseball, Adam Sarancik. Denny and Adam talk about the pros and cons of fall baseball. Plus Adam discusses the possible alternatives.

    For questions on the podcast, email Adam at asarancik@gmail.com

    Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 100 Best Selling books, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player; Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life; A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else; and Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Coaching.

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


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    39 mins
  • SWING HARD EPISODE #219 - GUY DEES
    Sep 4 2025

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    This week Denny and Rob talk to Tehachapi High School baseball coach Guy Dees. Denny and Guy talk about their philosophy on coaching. Plus Guy shares some insight on this year’s team and the challenges and advantages of coaching in the Central Valley.

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

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    50 mins
  • SWING HARD EPISODE #218- BECKETT BERG
    Aug 28 2025

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    “A day in the life of a Division 1 baseball recruit...” This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny follows up with Notre Dame pitching standout Beckett Berg. Beckett talks about the midnight phone calls and texts he received from D1 baseball coaches. Plus, Beckett reveals his Top 5.

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

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    39 mins
  • SWING HARD EPISODE #217 - SUMMER RECAP 25
    Aug 21 2025

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    This week Denny and Rob break down the summer baseball season plus Denny shares recruitment news about some of his former BATRS players and a sneak preview of what’s ahead in the Fall with the Swing Hard Podcast.

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

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    29 mins
  • SWING HARD EPISODE #216 - ADAM SARANCIK Part Two
    Aug 14 2025

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    This week Adam Sarancik is back! And he'll answer some important questions on this episode like...“What is a mentor?"

    “What should you be asking college recruiters? And...

    "What questions should recruiters be asking you?"

    For questions on the podcast, email Adam at asarancik@gmail.com

    Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 100 Best Selling books, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player; Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life; A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else; and Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Coaching.

    LINK to Adam's Amazon Page

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

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    35 mins
  • SWING HARD EPISODE #215 - ADAM SARANCIK
    Aug 7 2025

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    This week Adam Sarancik is back!

    For questions on the podcast, email Adam at asarancik@gmail.com

    Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 100 Best Selling books, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player; Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life; A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else; and Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Coaching.

    LINK to Adam's Amazon Page

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

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    32 mins
  • SWING HARD EPISODE #214 - JACK WILSON PART 2
    Jul 31 2025

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    This week in part 2, Jack Wilson shares tips on how to flush an error and work through a slump with “Iron Mike.” Plus, Denny talks about Big leaguer Jacob Wilson (Jack’s son) and how he is adjusting to major league life. And, Jack reveals some interesting facts about Justin Verlander, Freddie Freeman, and Charlie Morton.

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

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    29 mins