Alexander Strauss joined the Chico State Athletic Training staff as a full-time ATC in the Fall of 2024. Prior to Chico State he was contracted to work the 2023/2024 season as the Head Athletic Trainer at Lassen Community College in Susanville, CA.
He began his education at Metropolitan University of Denver where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business marketing in 2010. After some time spent working various business jobs, he decided to follow his passion and shift his focus towards sports science. This career change began by earning a Master’s degree in Kinesiology at University of British Columbia (UBC).
During his time spent at UBC, he worked as a teaching assistant for 2 prominent kinesiology professors. Simultaneously working as a short track speed skating coach, earning his US Speed Skating Level 3 coaching certificate.
Following this, Alex earned his second Master’s degree, this time in the field of Athletic Training at the University of Idaho, graduating in 2018. During this time he worked clinical rotations at: University of Idaho football, iSmart Orthopedic Clinic, University of Washington Crew/T&F, Southwestern University, among others. He is currently certified in CPR/AED and First through the American Heart Association.
In his off time he enjoys Mountain biking, trail building, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments and cooking Texas-style BBQ. Although he recently moved to Chico, he is a proud New York Native.
