Axcess Baseball is a digital media company that covers the Long Island baseball community. We provide game coverage, feature stories and breaking news. On this podcast, we will have conversations with local HS and college players and coaches.
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Baseball Instruction Podcasts
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 ...
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Guiding focused athletes to better results through systematically tracked training, personal accountability, and education based instruction.
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Baseball Rebellion is dramatically changing the methodology of hitting and pitching instruction throughout America. Utilizing slow motion video analysis, physics, and exercise and sports science, Baseball Rebellion offers the most advanced research and training programs for Baseball and Softball. At Baseball Rebellion, you have the ability to train and take lessons from the best instructors, with the most current, and scientifically proven, information in baseball, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
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Send us a text Swing Hard #234 features Krystal Briggs, a Reiki master and anxiety center worker, discussing her unconventional background in sports and her approach to mental resilience. Krystal shared how her father, who wanted sons, had no interest in sports, yet she developed an appreciation for them through her own experiences and connections …
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Send us a text On this episode of Swing Hard...Denny and Justin give insight on the Lane Kiffin decision, playing for your dad, and how to find leaders on your team. Plus, Justin has a special summer announcement. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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Send us a text This week Adam Sarancik joins Denny on the Swing Hard podcast. Denny and Adam talk about the best moments of the year on the podcast and on the field. Plus, Adam shares a special year end gift for Denny. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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On this episode, we are recording from the United States Merchant Marine Academy joined by sophomore Luke Kruer. He was the recipient of the 2025 Skyline Conference Rookie of the Year as well as Axcess Baseball's Rookie of the Year Award.By Axcess Baseball
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Send us a text Denny, Robert, and Lew Goldstein discussed the recruiting process for Lou's son, Braden, who is a 6'4", 190-pound left-handed hitter with a strong arm. They emphasized the importance of parents staying out of the way while still supporting their child, and Lou shared his experience of learning to navigate the complex world of college…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #230- BASEBALL AND THE HOLIDAYS
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24:20Send us a text Denny and Robert discussed Denny's current health issues and the importance of taking breaks in sports, particularly in baseball. They explored the benefits of year-round practice for developing muscle memory in sports and shared personal experiences of playing multiple sports as children. The conversation concluded with discussions …
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SWING HARD EPISODE #229 - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
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26:51Send us a text Denny and Producer Rob discussed the Dodgers' World Series victory and its impact on the Dodgers-Giants rivalry, leading to a conversation about the psychology of sports fans and their relationship with successful teams. They explored various aspects of youth sports coaching, including the balance between winning and development, wit…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to our in house Professor of baseball, Adam Sarancik! Adam and Denny talk about the World Series Champion, Dodgers. Plus Adam introduces a special “Dodger great” guest to the podcast. And Professor Adam wraps up the episode with simple fundamentals about catching and throwing in the off-season. "Swing Hard in ca…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to Seth Moir, pitching coach and recruiting assistant for Cal Poly! Seth talks about life as a Division 1 coach plus he shares terrific insight on what top notch colleges like Cal Poly are looking for in a scholar athlete. Swing Hard in case you hit it this weekend with Denny Barrett. "Swing Hard in case you hit…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to Jason Sklar, one half of the Sklar Brothers. Jason shares some great stories about Kirk Gibson, Michigan football, Max Scherzer, Jack Buck, and Ozzie Smith. Plus Jason and Denny make their World Series predictions. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #225 - PODCAST FALL PREVIEW
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20:43Send us a text Denny and Rob preview Notre Dame baseball. Plus, Denny previews the Fall podcast line up including guests and topics coming up in future episodes. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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Send us a text This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, we get an update on the Pro Baseball career of BATRS alum RJ Gordon. Denny and RJ discuss life as a New York Mets prospect. Plus RJ talks about his preparation in the off season and what’s next in his pro career. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Adam Sarancik joins Denny on the swing hard podcast. Denny and Adam talk Dodger playoffs and the Top 10 things coaches should be doing in the off season. For questions on the podcast, email Adam at [email protected] Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 100 Best Selling books, Coaching Champions for Life – The Pr…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #222 - BASEBALL FALL PREVIEW
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27:55Send us a text This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny and Rob discuss Paul Skenes vs. Hunter Green, the MLB playoffs, the Dodgers scouting team and a couple great BATRS/ travel team stories. Swing hard in case you hit it. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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Send us a text 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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Send us a text 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 [email protected] Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 100 Best Selling books, Coaching Champi…
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Send us a text 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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Send us a text “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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SWING HARD EPISODE #217 - SUMMER RECAP 25
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28:31Send us a text 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 BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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SWING HARD EPISODE #216 - ADAM SARANCIK Part Two
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34:44Send us a text 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 [email protected] Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 10…
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Axcess Baseball's All-Quarter Century Team of Long Island
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50:25We are back with a special episode! Vinny Messana is joined by Tom Downey, longtime scout for the Philadelphia Phillies, and Scott June, who owned All Pro Sports Academy for 20+ years as they do a snake draft of the best Long Island players from 2000-2025. Enjoy !By Axcess Baseball
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Send us a text This week Adam Sarancik is back! For questions on the podcast, email Adam at [email protected] 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 – Ho…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #214 - JACK WILSON PART 2
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29:23Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to former Major Leaguer Jack Wilson. Denny and Jack talk about rising superstar and Big leaguer Jacob Wilson (Jack’s son). Denny dives into the challenges and rewards of coaching and fathering a young major leaguer. Plus, Jack shares some terrific advice for parents and gives us a peak of what’s next in his care…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to Notre Dame High School standout pitcher Beckett Berg. Denny and Beckett talk about the pressure of being a starting pitcher in the mission league. Plus Denny shares valuable insight on college recruiting, and competing in the summer. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Adam Sarancik is back with the most powerful information and insight yet. Adam and Denny talk about how to choose a college. They also discuss the pros and cons of playing multiple sports. And Adam answers the question, is a college degree enough to make you special in the job market? For questions on the podcast, email Ada…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #210 - ETHAN PRICE & ISAIAH HEARN
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44:25Send us a text This week celebrates 4th of July by talking to two of the premiere outfielders in the Mission League, Ethan Price from Harvard Westlake and Isaiah Hearn from Chaminade. Denny talks about college recruiting, summer league, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays and what it takes to become a division 1 baseball player. "Swing Hard in case you hi…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #209 - DEAN WEST Part 2
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32:30Send us a text This week it’s Part 2 of Denny’s conversation with UCLA lead off man Dean West. Dean and Denny talk about all the obstacles the Bruins had to deal with this season. Plus, Dean shares some insight on how the Bruins will get back to the 2026 College World Series! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny talks to UCLA Bruin lead off hitter Dean West. Dean talks about his experience in this year’s College World Series plus he shares details on his interesting superstition and talks about the hugely successful year for the Bruins. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to our in house Professor of baseball, Adam Sarancik. Adam breaks down the five most neglected aspects of an Athletes Training Regimen. Plus, Denny shares some off season training tips. And, Denny and Adam tease an upcoming explosive podcast about the transfer portal. Adam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon T…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #206 - PBR Baseball Tournament
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15:59Send us a text This week Denny is in Georgia for the prestigious PBR baseball tournament. Denny talks to coaches from Harvard Westlake and J Serra about what the tournament is all about. Plus Denny has Hall of Fame breaking news. Join us for another episode of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #205- HIGH SCHOOL SEASON WRAP UP
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34:48Send us a text This week Denny and Rob wrap up the High School Baseball season with a big shout out to West Ranch and St John Bosco. Plus, Denny talks about his upcoming coaching and scouting road trip with the Dodgers in Ventura. And, Denny is on the road again to Omaha and Georgia as the Summer baseball tournament season begins. "Swing Hard in ca…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to his very first college recruit, Jesse Mitchell. Jesse talks about how Denny influenced his coaching style and demeanor with his daughter’s soccer team. Plus Denny and Jesse share Glendale college stories, and Jesse talks about the ultimate Denny Barrett-Umpire meltdown story. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" …
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Send us a text This week it’s an exclusive High School baseball playoff preview with Denny and Coach Justin Roberts from Stockdale High School. Denny and Justin talk about how you prepare mentally and physically for playoff action. Plus Denny shares the latest news about Pete Rose on the Swing Hard Podcast! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Ba…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to our in-house baseball professor Adam Sarancik. Denny and Adam talk about managing through a “tough season”. Plus who’s the blame for it and how to fix it. And Denny and Adam preview next months episode , “the off season." ADAM'S BOOK LINKS... Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Coa…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #201 - SPIRO PSALTIS PART 2
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35:35Send us a text This week Denny talks to legendary USC baseball player Spiro Psaltis. Denny and Spiro talk about the Championship years at USC plus Spiro shares some compelling information about today’s NIL and the return of college baseball dominance in Southern California. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to legendary USC baseball player Spiro Psaltis. Denny and Spiro talk about the Championship years at USC plus Spiro shares some compelling information about today’s NIL and the return of college baseball dominance in Southern California. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to our in-house baseball professor Adam Sarancik. Adam and Denny talk about the controversial Major League Baseball rule change, The Golden at bat. Plus, Denny and Adam talk about hitting and the science of coaching hitting. “Swing Hard” in case you hit it. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Denny does a follow up podcast with Coach Justin Roberts of Stockdale High School. Denny and Justin recap the high points and low points plus Denny does a touch of trash talking. And Denny gives a mission league update on Notre Dame’s recent game against Bishop Alemany. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This Week Denny talks to Stockdale-Bakersfield head coach Justin Roberts before the big showdown at Notre dame this week. There’s a little trash talking, a little pre-game strategy and a whole lot of love for the game of baseball! Swing Hard-In case you hit it. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This Week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny talks about the art of trash talking. Plus, Denny and Rob discuss how pitchers invent pitches. And, Denny gives a Mission League Baseball update and breaks down what Coaches should be really teaching their players. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Denny sits down with our in-house Professor, Adam Sarancik. Adam and Denny talk about winning and losing. Plus, Adam shares some terrific coaching tips for youth and high school coaches. You are going to want to take notes on this week’s podcast! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett…
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Send us a text This week Denny welcomes back Professional umpire Heath Jones. The two talk about West Coast college baseball, Heath's opinion on trackman and Pete Rose possibly making it into the Hall of Fame. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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SWING HARD EPISODE #193 - LOSING AND RALLYING BACK
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28:23Send us a text This week Denny and producer Rob discuss losing? How do you rally your team and your staff from a 0-3 start? Plus Denny shares a terrific Gene Hackman story and early review from Denny on the competitive mission league baseball season. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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Send us a text This week Denny talks to baseball analyst and coach Adam Sarancik. Adam and Denny talk about the kick off of youth baseball plus they share their professional insight on over coaching, and over parenting! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny BarrettBy Coach Denny Barrett
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SWING HARD EPISODE #191 - FREDDY SANCHEZ PART 2
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32:54Send us a text This week Denny continues his conversation with Big Leaguer, Freddy Sanchez. Freddy and Denny talk about The Yankees and Aaron Judge, the Dodgers and Mookie Betts plus a personal story about Manny Ramirez and Adam Laroche. And Freddy shares some terrific insight on the 2006 National League Batting Title. "Swing Hard in case you hit i…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #190 - FREDDY SANCHEZ PART 1
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34:46Send us a text This week Denny talks to Big Leaguer, Batting Champ, and former Glendale College player Freddy Sanchez. Freddy and Denny talk about life as a major leaguer plus the sacrifice and hard work it takes to get there. Plus, all club and little league coaches, Freddy shares amazing insight on how to coach your players. "Swing Hard in case y…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #189 - LUCAS GORDON AND THOMAS MCCAFFREY
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43:28Send us a text This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny talks to Lucas Gordon, former Texas Longhorn and current Professional for the Chicago White Sox and Thomas McCaffrey former UC Irvine Anteater and current professional in the Independent League. Thomas and Lucas share great baseball stories of College, High School and the pros plus the guys …
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SWING HARD EPISODE #188 - BRANDON MCDANIEL PART 2
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32:10Send us a text This week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny and Brandon McDaniel from the Dodgers talk about conditioning for youth baseball. Plus Brandon shares stories about Justin Turner, Dave Roberts, Corey Seagar, and Cody Bellinger. You want baseball knowledge? You got it this week on the swing hard podcast. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Den…
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SWING HARD EPISODE #187 - BRANDON MCDANIEL
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38:25Send us a text This week Denny talks to Brandon McDaniel, strength and conditioning coach for the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Brandon and Denny talk about what it takes, mentally, physically and psychologically to become a Major League Baseball player. Plus Brandon shares his personal story of weight and performance! Swing Hard! "Swing Hard…
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