Episode 164: 164. Interview with Mia Salvemini

Mia Salvemini is a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Salvemini was originally hired by the Rays in 2020 after graduating from the University of Tampa in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Performance. During her time at the University of Tampa, Salvemini completed an internship with Cressey Sports Performance, a mecca for baseball strength and conditioning. She also worked in the University of Tampa weight room and helped oversee a variety of teams ranging from women’s tennis to men's baseball.  After spending the majority of the 2021 season with the Florida Complex League Rays, Mia moved up to the Low-A Affiliate, the Charleston Riverdogs to finish out the last six weeks. Salvemini spent the 2022 season with the Riverdogs in which they posted the best record in Minor League Baseball and earned back-to-back championships. She was also the strength coach for the Riverdogs for the 2023 season earning another championship. Mia is passionate about optimizing athletic performance. She has experience working with athletes of all levels ranging from youth to professional. Salvemini is also involved with Baseball For All, a non profit organization that helps build gender equity in baseball by providing girls with real opportunities to play, coach, and lead in this sport. This includes coaching young women via zoom about opportunities in this industry.  Mia’s goal is to help pave the way for future females in the professional sports industry and one day earn the title of Major League strength coach. Topics covered in this episode:-Having won 3 Minor League championships already-Crossfit-Charleston, SCQuotes:-"I feel like at the end of the day we spend more time with these people than we do with our own family and they become part of our family" (14:42)-"I think the more experience you get under your belt the better it becomes" (20:14)-"I would say one big thing is if you want to be successful in baseball, learn Spanish" (26:21)If you would like to learn more from Mia, you can follow her on social media:Instagram:@mia.salveminiTwitter:@Mia_Salvemini