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Mr. Ernie Garza M.B.A. LAT.
E-mail: egarza@alvinisd.net
Where were you born?
I was born in Houston Texas.
Where did you attend high school?
I attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel high school in Houston Texas.
What was your favorite Subject in high school?
Biology
Where did you go to college?
The University of Houston and Baker College
What did you get a degree in?
I have a bachelors degree in Physical Education and a Masters of Business Administration degree.
Previous work experience:
Deer Park HS, St. John Hospital, Alps Physical Therapy, St. Joseph Hospital, Houston ISD, San Jacinto College, Hitchcock HS, Houston Ballet
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Golf, Sleep, Read, Spend time with my wife and kids
What is one of the main lessons you've learned in life?
Never stop learning.
Most memorable Athletic Training experience:
Working with 3 Final Four basketball teams at the University of Houston
Certifications/Skills:
Kinesio Tape Level 4
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Therapy
K-Laser Therapy
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Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Blake Lapier, MA, LAT, ATC
E-mail: blapier@alvinisd.net
Where were you born?
Lake Jackson, TX
Where did you attend high school?
Brazoswood High School
What was your favorite Subject in high school?
Spanish
Where did you go to college?
The University of Texas at Austin
University of Houston
What did you get a degree in?
BS Athletic Training
MA Sports and Fitness Administration
Previous Work Experience:
University of Houston- Graduate Assistant
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Hanging out with friends and family
What is one of the main lessons you've learned in life?
Work hard and good things will happen
Most memorable Athletic Training Experience:
Winning the Peach Bowl with UH
Certifications/Skills:
Owens Recovery Science- Blood Flow Restriction
Level 1 & 2 Kinesiotaping
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Degrees and Certifications:
Rory Blevins, MAT, LAT, ATC
E-mail: rblevins@alvinisd.net
Where were you born?
Muenster, TX
Where did you go to high school?
Pleasant Plains High School, Pleasant Plains, IL
What was your favorite subject in high school?
Anatomy / Physiology
Where did you go to college?
Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
What did you get a degree in?
Bachelors, Exercise Science
Masters, Athletic Training
Previous work experience:
Athletico Physical Therapy
United States Soccer Federation
Houston Dynamo
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spending time with my wife and son. Traveling, going to sporting events, and concerts.
What is one of the main lessons you've learned in life?
Your education is never complete.
Most memorable Athletic Training experience:
Watching one of my Houston Dynamo players return to the field in October, after having his ACL surgically repaired in April.
Certifications/Skills:
Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sports Performance
Graston Technique M1 Certification
KT1/KT2
Functional Movement Technique
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Degrees and Certifications:
Samantha Baker, MS, LAT, ATC
E-mail: sabaker@alvinisd.net
Where were you born?
Arlington, TX
Where did you attend High School?
Locust Grove High School, Locust Grove, OK
What was your favorite subject in high school?
Anatomy
Where did you go to college?
University of Oklahoma- BS Multidisciplinary Studies; Emphasis in Health Studies
Texas A&M University- MS in Athletic Training
Louisiana State University- MS in Sports Management
Previous work experience:
LSU Track & Field/Cross Country 2014-2015
LSU Men's Tennis 2015-2016
Houston Methodist Outreach Athletic Trainer- Alvin High School 2016-2017
Head Athletic Trainer- Houston Dash 2017-2018
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Playing with our dog, Gabby and baking/cooking.
Most memorable Athletic Training experiencing:
Working at the NCAA Outdoor Championships with LSU Track & Field
Certifications/Skills:
Graston Technique M1 Certification
Foundations in Dry Needling Orthopedic Rehab & Sports Performance
