This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is with Hazael Wessin of the Houston Astros organization. Wes is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues with Houston. He is a World Series Champion, has worked at various levels throughout the Minor League system, has worked with Team DR in the World Baseball Classic, and is the first Dominican-born Strength and Conditioning Coach to work in the Big Leagues. This is Part One of a two-part interview.

Topics covered in this episode:
-His journey to becoming the 1st Dominican-born Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues
-Being adaptable and appreciative
-The importance of a quality prep routine

Quotes:
-"I look back now and I'm like 'Man, that was fun, but that was what really made me a good strength coach'" (17:07)
-"For me, I just look at everything like I'm blessed" (17:23)
-"You have to have a special mindset to make sure you stay in this game a long time, and you have to be adaptable" (20:45)

If you would like to learn more from Wes, you can follow him on social media:

Instagram:
@wessin16