I am so incredibly grateful for all of the support I’ve been getting! Of course none of this would be possible without the help of my family, friends, and the trailblazers who came before me. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much and go Red Sox!!
Interesting the # of people who assume male athletes won’t respect female coaches. They respect us b/c coaching is more than telling them how to swing. They respect us b/c they know we care and we want to help them achieve their goals on and off the field. And we know our shit.
For those who have asked what makes Rachel Balkovec qualified to be a field manager, you should make sure you're up-to-date on what orgs look for in their managers. Also, do you typically contemplate how qualified a coach is for a Low A managing job?
This is what happens when you get distracted while throwing BP but I learned my lesson. Stay present! Thankfully I got lucky. No concussion, head trauma, or vision issues, just 11 stitches, a broken nose, and 2 black eyes
#day1
#day4
#day7
#stitchesfinallyout
Dodgers making it really interesting to coach baseball in Japan right now. The conversations the last two months have been a lot of fun. Already had a coach tell me he’s preparing to watch next season. Also had a 4th grader ask me if Ohtani or Yamamoto would be the Ace
Managed not to cry as I gave my last post-game talk to
@Pio_Baseball
tonight, but I will certainly miss this team. They quickly became my family and I can’t wait to see what they do this season and beyond. Excited to start my next journey on Wed!
#onceyourcoachalwaysyourcoach
As my last official day as Carroll’s Asst AD comes to an end, I want to thank all of my colleagues for their support and friendship. The last year and a half has been an interesting journey!! I’m excited to spend a few more weeks as a coach here before heading down to FL!
Had a freshman ask me today why I would need to talk to our players outside of the season. Coaches, make sure your players know you care about them just as much off the field as on. They are more than just athletes. Your job as a coach shouldn’t end when you leave the field
Happy Father’s Day to the man that helped me get into and stay in the game I love! Thank you for your love and support and always being there for me.
#DaddysGirl
#FathersDay
Thank you
@CoachB_ABCA
and
@ABCA1945
for letting me speak this weekend on a huge passion of mine. What an awesome weekend or learning, connecting, and reconnecting! Already can’t wait until next year!!
#ABCA2023
As we honor
#InternationalWomensDay
the Red Sox & FSM celebrate & recognize these executive leaders & the over 400 women who make up the organization.
We look forward to sharing more about the stories & individual contributions of women across the org this
#WomensHistoryMonth
.
Significant news from the Brewers: They have promoted Sara Goodrum to Minor League hitting coordinator, making her the first woman in baseball history to serve in that role. Her official title is Coordinator - Hitting Development Initiatives.
When you move to your 9th address in just under 8 years a minimalist lifestyle is essential. Not that I needed an excuse to finally buy a Japanese futon! 😁😁 (still waiting on the tatami mats so a deflated air mattress will have to do for now)
It’s getting hard to keep up with everything that’s happened so far (has it really only been a month?!) but I was asked to join Higashikawa’s baseball team. I’m definitely rusty but it’s been a lot of fun! More info on my blog!
#backonthefield
Today is the first day of Spring Training games and also the first day since 2019 that our guys are facing another team. I can’t imagine how that feels but I couldn’t be happier for them!!
#LetsGo
What an amazing few days!! I learned a lot, slept a little (nothing like talking baseball until 4 in the morning), and got to finally meet so many friends in person! Kudos to
@CoachB_ABCA
and the whole staff, you guys blew it out of the water again!
#ABCA2022
Please stop telling women “when you have kids…”. Some of us lost them, some of us can’t have them, and some of us plain don’t want them.
#mindyourownbusiness
#myplayersaremykids
Had a great time in Boston! Unfortunately all good things must come to an end…for more good things! Back on the road in the morning!
#RedSox
#Fenway
#CoachingGoals
Good luck to all of the minor league players who are finally starting their season today! Trust the hard work you’ve been putting in and have some fun!
#OpeningDay
Black women are rarely recognized for the hard work they put in. It’s not just magic, they are the real thing.
Join us in celebrating their hard work and help level the playing field.
#WePlayReal
🎙:
@domfishback
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.-Maya Angelou
These are some of my favorite coaching moments.
#RedSox
#FCL
#FCLRedSox
Tonight we did a Zoom call w/ Red Sox coach
@biancaesmith12
. It was so wonderful to see our girls smiling & being inspired. That's what
@baseballfor_all
is all about. Helping girls believe in themselves.
Trying my best to embrace my natural curls despite a lifetime of living with the notion that they’re not good enough in our society. It’s not easy to get over my insecurities but I’m slowly getting there
#naturalhairclub
As promised, our regular season schedule! All home games are open and free to the public unless otherwise stated, and you never know who you’ll see playing down here! So come on out and enjoy the sun and the Sox!
#RedSox
#FCLRedSox
#DirtyWater
We break camp today & it feels like the last day of school, bittersweet b/c you’re excited for your players and what they’re about to accomplish but sad b/c you won’t get to see them every day anymore. Also excited for the group that you get to keep seeing. Safe travels guys!!
Had a blast at the women’s fantasy camp! Can’t wait to get back for the last two weeks! And I somehow managed not to fangirl during these pictures 😂😂
#RedSox
To the guy that tried to explain to me how to sign a baseball card-thank you, I never would’ve figured out to let the ink dry before putting it in the envelope 🙄
Jackie Robinson made a huge impact in baseball and in our country. In light of what our country is facing I will be sharing Robinson quotes throughout the day that I believe still apply now.
#JackieRobinsonDay
#ThankYou42
As a thank you for letting me crash at their house for the offseason, I got my parents a new flag. Last year’s was just a bit faded 😂 let’s see if it takes my dad 4 days to put this one up 😏
#RedSox
Sources: Rachel Balkovec, who joined the Yankees organization as a minor-league hitting coach in 2019, will serve as the manager for the Low A Tampa Tarpons next season.
Our loved ones are never really gone as long as they are remembered. Sadly I don’t remember a lot anymore but I’ll never forget your love or your warmth. I love you Mom and can’t wait to see you again. Jan 28, 1969-Apr 24, 2013
#GoneButNotForgotten
So excited to announce that I’ve accepted a position as Baseball Sports Exchange Advisor for the JET Program in Hokkaido, Japan starting in Aug!! Can’t believe I get to coach youth baseball in Japan!!
#baseballambassador
#dreamcometrue
At the start of our plate meeting today I had an umpire ask if I knew the ground rules…at our home field…27 games into the season…
Also had a random parent tell me that I need to smile more while coaching 3B…
The things you deal with as a woman in baseball 🙄
Crazy how a simple text two years ago to introduce myself to
@CoachB_ABCA
turns into a Youth Clinic presentation and three panels 😂😂. About to be a crazy weekend!
#ABCA2023
My why. I love helping our players improve in any area I can, and if I can’t help, you can be sure that I’ll find someone who can or research the hell out of the subject and find a way
2021 will be my 28th year of coaching. I’ve seen a lot a change made in coaching over this time. But at its core, coaching is still about People and Process. Obsessing about how to help people get better while continually improving and staying focused on the process. That’s it.
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! Couldn’t ask for a better birthday, an exciting win, a beautiful day, and getting to spend a day with some of my favorite guys. Here’s to 30!! 🎉🎊😁
#NationalSonDay
my answer whenever someone asks if I have kids 😂😂 (CWRU guys are too close in age so they’re more like little brothers, but I didn’t forget you!!)