Rachel Balkovec
Keynote Speaker: Baseball Executive & Sports Analytics Expert; Director of Player Development at Miami Marlins; First Female Manager in MLB Organization
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Rachel Balkovec Biography
Rachel Balkovec is a baseball executive known for her work in player development and sports analytics. Balkovec began her academic career studying exercise science at Creighton and New Mexico, where she played as a catcher on NCAA Division I softball teams. She earned a master's degree in kinesiology from Louisiana State University and later completed a master's degree in biomechanics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. During her time overseas, Balkovec conducted research on pitch tracking by hitters, which influenced her coaching approach.
Balkovec started her professional baseball career as a strength and conditioning coach for the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league team. She received the Appalachian League Award for Strength Coach of the Year and became the first woman hired as a full-time professional baseball coordinator. Balkovec then joined the Houston Astros as Latin American strength and conditioning coordinator and was promoted to strength and conditioning coach for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks. Facing challenges in the hiring process, she at one point used the name Rae on applications to be considered for strength and conditioning roles. Balkovec was later hired by the New York Yankees as a minor-league hitting coach, becoming the first female full-time hitting coach in a Major League Baseball organization.
The Yankees named Balkovec manager of the Low-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons, making her the first female manager within a Major League Baseball organization. She also served as the first woman coach in the Futures Game for the American League side in Denver. During her managerial debut, the Tarpons won 9-6 against the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Balkovec has emphasized the importance of visibility and representation for women in baseball, stating her commitment to being a role model for young women and families.
After managing the Tarpons for two seasons, Balkovec joined the Miami Marlins front office as director of player development. In this role, she oversees the development of minor league players, focusing on process-driven and goal-oriented strategies to support player advancement. Balkovec has expressed that her work in player development is part of a broader career in baseball operations, with aspirations for leadership roles within Major League Baseball. Her career highlights the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional baseball, as well as the growing impact of sports science and analytics in player development.
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Rachel Balkovec is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Motivation, Baseball, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Women, Sports Coaching, Women's History Month, Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
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Rachel Balkovec is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Sports Motivation and Baseball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rachel Balkovec for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rachel Balkovec generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maia Chaka, Amelia Rose Earhart and Fran Hauser. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rachel Balkovec for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Rachel Balkovec for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rachel Balkovec, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rachel Balkovec are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rachel Balkovec, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Rachel Balkovec speak about?
Rachel Balkovec is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Motivation, Baseball, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Women, Sports Coaching, Women's History Month, Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Rachel Balkovec travel from?
Rachel Balkovec generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rachel Balkovec?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rachel Balkovec for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rachel Balkovec for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rachel Balkovec or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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