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“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” – Steve Maraboli

“The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.” – Richard Marcinko

Trust Is The Most Important Quality at Throwzone When it comes to your son’s throwing and pitching development, trust matters. At Throwzone Academy, we understand that you’re not just looking for more velocity or sharper mechanics—you’re looking for a safe, proven, and professional environment where your athlete can grow with confidence. We focus on development the rightContinueContinue reading “February 2026 ENewsletter”

Brody GCaleb MMason RMorgan ADrew GNathan BThrace W Wishing you all a great day! – Jim

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain

This week Denny talks to Jim Wagner, owner and operator of the Throw Zone Academy in Santa Clarita. Jim and Denny talk about arm care, velocity and how to train your body and arm for the next level. Swing Hard and throw hard with Denny Barrett.”Swing Hard in case you hit it!”- Denny Barrett https://www.buzzsprout.com/1785151/episodes/18552746-swing-hard-episode-238-jim-wagner-part-2

All Encompassing Thoughts and Ideas on PitchingThis month’s Enewsletter is going to be simply the Podcast show that I did called Swinging Hard hosted by Denny Barrett (Notre Dame HS coach) and Robert Michael who produces the show.  This show has thousands and thousands of listeners and across hundreds of countries in the name ofContinueContinue reading “January 2026 ENewsletter”

“If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

This week Denny talks to Jim Wagner, owner and operator of the Throw Zone Academy in Santa Clarita. Jim and Denny talk about arm care, velocity and how to train your body and arm for the next level. Swing Hard and throw hard with Denny Barrett. “Swing Hard in case you hit it!” – DennyContinueContinue reading “SWING HARD EPISODE #237 – JIM WAGNER”