Phone:
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Ernie Garza, MBA, LAT
Email: 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
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction
Graston Technique M1 Certification
Phone:
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Rory Blevins, MAT, LAT, ATC, CES
Email: 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:
NASM- Corrective Exercise Specialist
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction
Structure & Function Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sports Performance
Graston Technique M1 Certification
KT1/KT2
Phone:
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Miss Amber Fragoso, M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Email: afragoso@alvinisd.net
Where were you born?
Born and raised in IL
Where did you attend High School?
Plainfield South High School
What was your favorite subject in high school?
Science
Where did you go to college?
Undergraduate: Lewis University
Graduate: St. Mary's University
Previous work experience:
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at St. Mary's University
Athletic Trainer Beaumont Chiropractic
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Exercise, run, bake, board games, and playing with my cats
Most memorable Athletic Training experience:
Working the slam dunk contest for the Final 4
Certifications/Skills:
Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction
Phone:
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Nicholas Portillo, MED, LAT, ATC
Email: nportillo@alvinisd.net
Where were you born?
I was born in El Paso, TX.
Where did you attend high school?
I attended Lynnwood High School in Lynnwood, WA.
What was your favorite Subject in high school?
History
Where did you go to college?
I went to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for my Bachelor's Degree, and to Houston Baptist University for my Master's Degree.
What did you get a Degree in?
Bachelor's Degree is in Athletic Training.
Master's Degree is in Education.
Previous Work Experience:
Houston Baptist University as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer working with Men's and Women's soccer.
Texas Southern University as the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
Houston Baptist University as the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy weight lifting and working out, listening to music, reading, and drawing. Sporting events, traveling. Most of all, I love spending time with my family.
What is one of the main lessons you've learned in life?
Never fail to learn and try.
Most memorable Athletic Training Experience:
Being a part of HBU football as they became a nationally ranked football team for the first time in program history.
Certifications/Skills:
Myofascial Release/ Triger Point Therapy
Dynamic Tape Certified
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction
