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Swing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #242 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny and Adam Sarancik!For questions on the podcast, email Adam at asarancik@gmail.comAdam 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 Lifet...
2026-02-1950 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #236 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis week on the Swing Hard Podcast Denny and Adam Sarancik have a spirited debate about youth baseball tryouts and how they should be conducted. Plus, Adam gives some great pointers on how you should conduct your tryouts this year. For questions on the podcast, email Adam at asarancik@gmail.comAdam 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 Gr...
2026-01-0848 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #232 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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 Barrett
2025-12-0441 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #228 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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 case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
2025-11-0633 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #223 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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 asarancik@gmail.comAdam 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...
2025-10-0247 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #220 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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.comAdam 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...
2025-09-1139 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #216 - ADAM SARANCIK Part TwoSend a textThis 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.comAdam 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 Ba...
2025-08-1534 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #215 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis week Adam Sarancik is back!For questions on the podcast, email Adam at asarancik@gmail.comAdam 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.
2025-08-0731 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #211 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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 Adam at asarancik@gmail.comAdam Sarancik is the author of four Amazon Top 100 Best Selling books, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and...
2025-07-1055 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #207 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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 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...
2025-06-1244 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #202 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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 CoachingCoaching Champions for Life: The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and PlayerA Ground Ball to Shortstop: How and Why Coac...
2025-05-0840 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #199 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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
2025-04-1036 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #195 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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
2025-03-1342 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #192 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis 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 Barrett
2025-02-2038 min
Sideline SessionsRunning a Championship Practice with Adam SarancikThis week Adam Sarancik returns to the show. Adam is a longtime baseball coach teams have consistently won championships at every youth league and high school level. In administration, he has served as league founder, board member and coaches’ and players’ clinic director. He is also owner of Elevate Sports Academy. Building on our previous discussion, we cover:Running a championship practice and who has a role to playGoals and determiners of a championship practiceSelling players on the ideaTop 3 questions for coaches to askWhat do you do if you’re getting “no” to these Qs?Ta...
2025-01-2352 min
Sideline SessionsAdam Sarancik — Coaching with the Person-Athlete-Player PhilosophyThis week it’s a pleasure to be joined by Adam Sarancik, a longtime baseball coach and owner of Elevate Sports Academy. In baseball, Adam’s teams have consistently won championships at every youth league and high school level. In administration, he has served as league founder, board member and coaches’ and players’ clinic director.In this episode, we discuss:What are the reasons for sports participation?Why should coaches coach?The roles of a coachThe Person-Athlete-Player Philosophy and why is it so necessary and successful in developing not just champions, but more importan...
2025-01-1559 min
Baseball's Inside JourneyDo's and Don'ts when speaking with Umpires (Featuring Adam Sarancik)Adam Sarancik joins the show again to lend his expertise on speaking to umpires. Listen as Coach Drew and Eric interview Adam about the do's and don'ts when dealing with umpires.
2025-01-1342 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #178 - ADAM SARANCIK PART 3Send a textThis week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny goes head to head with author, coach and baseball scholar Adam Sarancik for part three of their conversation. Adam and Denny give a “Graduate level” lesson on coaching, how to work with today’s youth and select teams. With 50 years of coaching between them, Coaches you better take notes because this Podcast is a must listen."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
2024-10-3142 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #177 - ADAM SARANCIK PART TWOSend a textThis week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny goes head to head with author, coach and baseball scholar Adam Sarancik for part two of their conversation. Adam and Denny give a “Graduate level” lesson on coaching and how to work with today’s youth. With 50 years of coaching between them, Coaches you better take notes because this Podcast is a must listen."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
2024-10-2432 minSwing HardSWING HARD EPISODE #175 - ADAM SARANCIKSend a textThis week on the Swing Hard Podcast, Denny goes head to head with author, coach and baseball scholar Adam Sarancik. Adam and Denny give a “Graduate level” lesson on coaching and how to work with today’s youth. With 50 years of coaching between them, Coaches you better take notes because this Podcast is a must listen."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
2024-10-1151 min
ABCA PodcastAdam Sarancik - Owner, Elevate Sports AcademyThis week on the ABCA Podcast is the owner of Elevate Sports Academy, Adam Sarancik. Sarancik mentors student-athletes in physical conditioning, nutrition, career & college counseling and sport skills. Sarancik has spent most of his adult life mentoring youth ages 8-22 in baseball, softball, soccer and basketball. In baseball, Sarancik’s teams have consistently won championships at every youth league and high school level. In administration, Sarancik has served as a league founder, board member and coaches’ & players’ clinic director over the course of his 40+ year coaching career. Sarancik earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from San Diego State University, Juris...
2024-05-131h 15
THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST#233 - PART 2 OF OUR GREAT INTERVIEW WITH COACH ADAM SARANCIK.Adam Sarancik is the author of three Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player and its companion book, Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life, and A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else. Book Authority rated Coaching Champions for Life as the #14 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching Book and the #8 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching eBook.
Visit coachingchampionsforlife.com for the books.
Adam will have a fourth book published later this year, “Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned from a Lif...
2024-05-0743 minTHE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST#232 - KEY BATTING PRACTICE INFO FOR HITTERS & COACH ADAM SARANCIK JOINS US (PART 1)Adam Sarancik is the author of three Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player and its companion book, Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life, and A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else. Book Authority rated Coaching Champions for Life as the #14 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching Book and the #8 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching eBook. Visit coachingchampionsforlife.com for the books.
Adam will have a fourth book published later this year, “Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned from a Lifeti...
2024-05-0141 minTHE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST#203 - COACH ADAM SARANCIK INTERVIEW PART 3: TEACHING SKILL DEVELOPMENTPlease share the podcast with friends, and if possible, take a minute to leave a rating and/or review. 👍🏽
Visit 8020BASEBALL.com for many more tips & strategies, and don't forget to get the DRILL DESIGN GUIDE emailed to you for free. Also, visit Coach Sarancik's website: COACHINGCHAMPIONSFORLIFE.com
Adam is the author of three Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers;
Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete, and Player and its companion book
Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life.
A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Di...
2023-10-1055 minTHE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST#202 - PART 2 OF OUR GREAT INTERVIEW W/ COACH ADAM SARANCIK, AND MUCH MORE!Please share the podcast and leave a rating and/or review. 👍🏽 Visit 8020BASEBALL.com for many more tips & strategies, and don't forget to get the DRILL DESIGN GUIDE emailed to you for free.
I highly recommend visiting Coach Sarancik's website coachingchampionsforlife.com.
Adam is the author of three Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers;
Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete, and Player and its companion book
Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life.
A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else.
Book Authority rates Coach...
2023-10-0444 minTHE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST#201 - IS COACHING "SITUATIONAL HITTING" WORTH THE TIME AT THE YOUTH LEVEL? PLUS, PART 1 OF A FANTASTIC INTERVIEW W/ COACH ADAM SARANCIK IN WHICH HE SHARES 10+ ACTIONABLE TIPS.Share the podcast with friends, and if possible, take a minute to leave a rating and/or review. 👍🏽
I encourage everyone to go visit Coach Adam Sarancik's website... COACHINGCHAMPIONSFORLIFE.com
Adam is the author of three Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers;
Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete, and Player and its companion book
Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life.
A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else.
Book Authority rates Coaching Champions for Life as the #14 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching Book and the...
2023-09-2744 min
Baseball's Inside JourneyEpisode#6 Leveling up with Adam Sarancik (Part 2)This is part 2 of our interview with Adam Sarancik of Elevate Sports Academy. Eric and Drew continue the discussion regarding the pro's and con's of leveling up in youth sports.
2023-08-1136 min
Baseball's Inside JourneyEpisode #5: Leveling up with Adam Sarancik from Elevate Sports AcademyIn this episode, coach Drew and Eric interview Adam Sarancik regarding the pro's and con's of having a child level up by playing with an older age group. Adam is the author of an Amazon Top 100 Best Seller, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player and its companion book, Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life. Book Authority rates Coaching Champions for Life as the #14 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching Book and the #8 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching eBook. Adam’s newest acclaimed book is, A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their...
2023-07-2024 min
Clearing The BasesCan We Change Youth Baseball?In this episode we meet up with author, coach and youth baseball administrator, Adam Sarancik. Adam shares his views on the current state of affairs and uses his many years of experience to explain what, he believes, is needed to make participating in youth baseball more enjoyable for everyone!
2022-07-261h 15