195: How to get into Major League Baseball w/ Rachel Balkovec

Published: Jan. 25, 2016, 11 a.m.

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Are you a strength and conditioning coach or physical therapist interested in working in Major League Baseball?\\xa0 Then this is the episode for you!\\xa0 I talk with the Latin American\\xa0strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Astros, Rachel Balkovec.

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In this episode we talk about:

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* How she found her self worth through strength training.

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* How hard work, sacrifice and the right attitude got her to where she is today.

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* What she needed to learn to work in MLB.

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* The ways in which she goes above and beyond for her players.

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* What it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach in MLB.

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* Her biggest challenge so far in her career.

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* Her advice to women wanting to get into MLB.

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* and much much more!

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Rachel is a true inspiration, a hard worker and a great role model for young women coming up in the strength and conditioning world.\\xa0

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Thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast!

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Stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart,

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Karen

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