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

Are you a strength and conditioning coach or physical therapist interested in working in Major League Baseball?  Then this is the episode for you!  I talk with the Latin American strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Astros, Rachel Balkovec. In this episode we talk about: * How she found her self worth through strength training. * How hard work, sacrifice and the right attitude got her to where she is today. * What she needed to learn to work in MLB. * The ways in which she goes above and beyond for her players. * What it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach in MLB. * Her biggest challenge so far in her career. * Her advice to women wanting to get into MLB. * and much much more! Rachel is a true inspiration, a hard worker and a great role model for young women coming up in the strength and conditioning world.  Thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart, Karen