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
Total years of AT service:
38
Certifications/Skills:
Kinesio Tape Level 4
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Therapy
K-Laser Therapy
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction
Graston Technique M1 Certification
Mr. Rory Blevins, MAT, LAT, ATC, PES, 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 (Meredith) and sons (Brecken & Asher). 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 sub into a game in October, after having his ACL surgically repaired in April.
Total years of AT service:
13
Certifications/Skills:
NASM- Performance Enhancement Specialist
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
Miss Amber Fragoso, M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Email: amfragoso@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
Total years of AT service:
8
Certifications/Skills:
Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction
Structure & Function Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sports Performance
Miss Shelby Lee, MS, LAT, ATC
Email: sxlee@alvinisd.net
Where were you born?
Clear Lake, TX.
Where did you attend high school?
Deer Park High School
What was your favorite subject in high school?
History
Where did you go to college?
Stephen F. Austin State University (Bachelors and Masters)
Previous Work Experience:
Texas A&M University- Texarkana (Head Athletic Trainer)
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Hang out with family, play with my dog Tucker James, and sing on the praise team at church.
What is one of the main lessons you've learned in life?
Everything in your life happens for a reason, even though it may not be what you want to happen at the time, there is a bigger plan in the works!
Most memorable Athletic Training experience:
Helping a softball athlete who had a tibia/fibula fracture mid-season learn how to walk again after doing rehab with her, and she hit a homerun in her first at-bat back after a year!
Total years of AT service:
4
Certifications/Skills:
Graston M1 Certification
Certified Athletic Trainer
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Structure & Function Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sports Performance
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction
