IGCT Episode #94: Rachel Balkovec - Damsel in the Dugout

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Rachel is a native of Omaha, Nebraska and is a former NCAA Division I catcher.  She has spent the last 6 years working with athletes in organizations such as Louisiana State University, the Chicago White Sox, Arizona State University, the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League and internationally with Los Tigres Del Licey Beisbol. She rejoined the Cardinals organization in February of 2014 after having first been with the organization in 2012 at the rookie league affiliate, Johnson City Cardinals. At the age of 26, she became the first female strength and conditioning coach in the history of professional baseball. She currently resides in Jupiter, FL where she implements the strength and conditioning program throughout the entire minor league system.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Her journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Steps she took to become the first female strength coach in professional baseball.

How she gets the players to buy in.

Best piece of coaching advice she has ever received.

Her favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.