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!

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SWING HARD EPISODE #263 - ADAM SARANCIK

July 16, 2026 • Coach Denny Barrett • Season 2 • Episode 263

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The podcast focused on baseball coaching and mental preparation, with Adam Sarancik sharing insights about managing a talented 13-year-old grandson named CJ who is growing rapidly and preparing for a showcase. Adam discussed the mental and physical considerations for pitchers, covering three key areas: maintaining positive mindsets, performing well when not at full capacity, and handling pressure situations. The conversation included specific techniques like the "green light, yellow light, red light" system for pitchers to manage performance levels, the importance of practicing all pitches regularly, and the controversial approach of putting pitchers in challenging situations during practice to prepare them for real games. The discussion also covered the value of competition in training and the need for pitchers to develop mental toughness through structured practice scenarios.

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