Dickinson Added as Baseball's Associate Director of Sports Medicine
9/14/2022 2:00:00 PM | Baseball
California native joins Houston after two years at Texas State
HOUSTON – Alex Dickinson was added to the University of Houston baseball staff as the associate director of sports medicine, baseball head coach Todd Whitting announced Friday.Â
"I am excited to announce Alex Dickinson as our new athletic trainer for Houston Baseball," Whitting said. "She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in regards to sports medicine and was highly recommended by her peers and other coaches across the country. Her enthusiasm and background in college and professional baseball is a perfect fit for our program"
Dickinson comes to Houston after two years at Texas Sate where she worked with baseball and women's volleyball.
Before coming to Texas State, Alex completed a rehabilitation athletic training residency with Texas Health Sports Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. She provided treatment and rehabilitation for TCU athletics with a focus on overhead athletes. Additionally, she coordinated and lead a 3D motion capture system to assess throwing mechanics for baseball pitchers.
Prior to the residency, Alex worked several seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets triple A affiliates as an assistant athletic trainer. She provided injury evaluation and daily treatments for top prospects and elite baseball athletes.
She first moved to Texas to obtain her Masters of Science in Athletic Training from Texas A&M. Before graduating in 2018, Alex worked with Texas A&M baseball and women's soccer.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
She is certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and Texas Athletic Training Board. She has also obtained a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification.
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"I am excited to announce Alex Dickinson as our new athletic trainer for Houston Baseball," Whitting said. "She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in regards to sports medicine and was highly recommended by her peers and other coaches across the country. Her enthusiasm and background in college and professional baseball is a perfect fit for our program"
Dickinson comes to Houston after two years at Texas Sate where she worked with baseball and women's volleyball.
Before coming to Texas State, Alex completed a rehabilitation athletic training residency with Texas Health Sports Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. She provided treatment and rehabilitation for TCU athletics with a focus on overhead athletes. Additionally, she coordinated and lead a 3D motion capture system to assess throwing mechanics for baseball pitchers.
Prior to the residency, Alex worked several seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets triple A affiliates as an assistant athletic trainer. She provided injury evaluation and daily treatments for top prospects and elite baseball athletes.
She first moved to Texas to obtain her Masters of Science in Athletic Training from Texas A&M. Before graduating in 2018, Alex worked with Texas A&M baseball and women's soccer.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
She is certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and Texas Athletic Training Board. She has also obtained a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN THE DUGOUT CLUB Â
Fans are invited to join The Dugout Club to directly support Houston Baseball. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.Â
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STAY CONNECTED Â
Fans can receive updates by following UHCougarBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Baseball. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarbb.
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