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We know you've entertained the notion of hanging out in the locker room with hot, sweaty athletes.

For Beth Jarrett, 34, it's an everyday reality -- and her job. She's the sole female head trainer in Triple-A baseball. And while that's still a step below the majors, we think Jarrett majorly rocks for tackling the profession in a male-dominated industry.

Why We Love Her: Just like some of the athletes she treats, Jarrett, who's in her first year with the Syracuse Chiefs, worked her way up through the minor leagues. She was an Indians batgirl at age 15 and interned with the team as an assistant trainer through college at Indiana University, where she earned a degree in kinesiology.

Jarrett, who fell in love with baseball as a young girl, had to rely on herself to pursue her unusual career choice. Still, she doesn't complain -- even when the occasional rookie asks, "What's with the girl trainer?" But they get over it pretty quickly when they see she's as professional and talented as they come.

Quote: "I couldn't ask for much more," Jarrett said. "There will come a time when I want to get married and have a family, but being around something I love so much is a lot of fun."