SWING HARD EPISODE #253 - ADAM SARANCIK

SWING HARD EPISODE #253 - ADAM SARANCIK

Author: Coach Denny Barrett May 7, 2026 Duration: 45:05
Send us Fan Mail Episode 253 focuses on baseball terminology and coaching practices, with Adam Sarancik sharing his list of problematic phrases used in youth baseball and discussing proper communication techniques. The hosts discussed various terms including "can of corn," "hot corner," and "high cheese," explaining their origins and proper usage. Denny and Swing shared coaching insights and experiences, particularly around proper pick-off techniques and base coaching strategies. The conversa...

For nearly three decades, Swing Hard has been more than just a phrase for Coach Denny Barrett; it's a philosophy built from the dugout, the batting cage, and the front office. This podcast distills those thirty years of high school and collegiate coaching into practical, accessible conversations. You'll hear from a coach who has not only shaped top-tier collegiate and professional athletes through recruitment and development but has also managed the complex machinery of athletics programs firsthand-from budgeting and staffing to facility maintenance and program coordination. Denny brings that full-circle perspective to every episode, moving beyond generic tips to discuss the real, interconnected skills that build better players and smarter teams. The insights from his successful BATRS program serve as a foundation, but the discussions range widely, tackling the mechanical, mental, and logistical sides of baseball. It’s an education in the sport’s nuances, designed for players aiming to improve, coaches refining their approach, and fans who appreciate the depth behind the game. Tune in for a candid, experienced voice cutting through the noise, offering stories and strategies that only come from a life dedicated to the diamond.
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Duration: 42:02
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Swing Hard podcast, Notre Dame hooper, Julian Rishwain discusses his college basketball journey and upcoming podcast "Journey of a Hooper". Julian shares his experiences playing at multi…
SWING HARD EPISODE #242 - ADAM SARANCIK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:35
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny and Adam Sarancik! For questions on the podcast, email Adam at asarancik@gmail.com Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 100 Best Selling books, Coachin…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #240 - PETIE MONTERO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:56
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Duration: 28:53
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Duration: 33:12
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SWING HARD EPISODE #237 - JIM WAGNER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:50
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SWING HARD EPISODE #236 - ADAM SARANCIK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:02
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SWING HARD EPISODE #234 - KRYSTAL BRIGGS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:20
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