Rachel Balkovec is the new manager for the New York Yankees minor league team, the Tampa Tarpons. She's the first female to manage in affiliated baseball. The game has come a long way since she started her career as a strength and conditioning coach and hitting coach. She shares how she navigated her way into the predominantly male world of professional baseball, how she won the respect of the players and coaches, and how she feels being a pioneer in the game she loves. Part one of a two part episode. 

Rachel Balkovec is the new manager for the New York Yankees minor league team, the Tampa Tarpons. She's the first female to manage in affiliated baseball. The game has come a long way since she started her career as a strength and conditioning coach and hitting coach. She shares how she navigated her way into the predominantly male world of professional baseball, how she won the respect of the players and coaches, and how she feels being a pioneer in the game she loves. Part one of a two part episode.&nbsp;

In today’s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra speaks to athletes from leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Nascar, to professional surfing, the Olympics, and everywhere athletes strive for an edge. She explores a key question: What does it take? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.

In today&rsquo;s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra speaks to athletes from leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Nascar, to professional surfing, the Olympics, and everywhere athletes strive for an edge. She explores a key question: What does it take? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.

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In today’s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra asks a key question: What does it take? How did they get there – to the top of their field? How can we give our bodies the best chance at being more like theirs? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? We follow top athletes to find out. The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.

In today&rsquo;s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra asks a key question: What does it take? How did they get there &ndash; to the top of their field? How can we give our bodies the best chance at being more like theirs? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? We follow top athletes to find out. The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.

Gurus Edition - Baseball's first female manager, Rachel Balkovec - Part 1

Billy Horschel is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and was the 2014 FedEx Cup champion. He has six Masters appearances and he gives credit to his personal fitness, strength and flexibility for unlocking his potential to compete at the highest level. A family guy, restauranteur and avid snowboarder, Billy continues to drive for success. Coming off of this month's exciting win at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, with an eagle putt on the 15th hole, we wanted to revisit our interview with Billy. With this victory he moves to No. 10 in the FedExCup standings. Let's tee off with Billy Horschel.

Billy Horschel is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and was the 2014 FedEx Cup champion. He has six Masters appearances and he gives credit to his personal fitness, strength and flexibility for unlocking his potential to compete at the highest level. A family guy, restauranteur and avid snowboarder, Billy continues to drive for success. Coming off of this month's exciting win at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, with an eagle putt on the 15th hole, we wanted to revisit our interview with Billy. With this victory he moves to No. 10 in the FedExCup standings. Let's tee off with Billy Horschel.

Crowd Pleaser Edition - The PGA Tour's Billy Horschel

In these Crowd Pleaser editions of Food of the Gods we revisit some of our most popular episodes. Now as the third place Giants try to catch the Dodgers in the NL West we thought it a good time to listen again to this episode where Lindsay Berra connects with Leron Sarig, whose job it is to assess and manage the dietary needs of each Giants player. She travels with the team, consults with players, she even takes them grocery shopping and manages the menu in the clubhouse. We find out what it takes to keep up with player performance in the Major Leagues. Meet nutrition guru, Leron Sarig.

In these Crowd Pleaser editions of Food of the Gods we revisit some of our most popular episodes. Now as the third place Giants try to catch the Dodgers in the NL West we thought it a good time to listen again to this episode where Lindsay Berra connects with Leron Sarig, whose job it is to assess and manage the dietary needs of each Giants player. She travels with the team, consults with players, she even takes them grocery shopping and manages the menu in the clubhouse. We find out what it takes to keep up with player performance in the Major Leagues. Meet nutrition guru, Leron Sarig.

Crowd Pleaser Edition - Leron Sarig, San Francisco Giants' Director of Performance Nutrition

Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again. Part 2 of a 2 part episode. 

Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.&nbsp;

Gurus Edition - Baseball's first female manager, Rachel Balkovec - Part 1

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