Rachel Balkovec (Research & Development Fellow at Driveline Baseball)

November 15, 2019 Dr Andy McDonald Organisational, Podcast, Strength and Conditioning

In this Episode I chat to Rachel Balkovec from Driveline Baseball who has worked in pro baseball for 7 years as an S&C coach. Rachel has worked for the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Whitesox, LSU, ASU and EXOS! We discuss her research on gaze tracking, lower limb biomechanics, working globally and her plans to become a GM

What we discuss:

  • Her background in Strength & Conditioning
  • Gaze Tracking
  • Biomechanics in baseball
  • Leaving the field of Strength & Conditioning
  • Her passion for leadership and organisational behaviour
  • Her plans to become a GM in Major League Baseball
  • Travelling and pursuing roles around the world, changing towns.
  • The Virtual Handshake Academy

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Andy McDonald

About the Author
Andy is the Host / Co-Founder of Inform Performance and a dual qualified Physiotherapist / Strength & Conditioning Coach. Andy is based in Philadelphia & works for Total Performance who provide a multi-faceted, elite level diagnostic, rehabilitation and performance service. Delivered by a team of world leading specialists to organisations in the NBA, NFL, English Premier League, the LTA and England Rugby.