Alex Thompson joined the UTEP Sports Medicine staff in July of 2025.
He came to UTEP from Abilene Christian University, where he was Associate Athletic Director for the Sports Medicine department. He oversaw a staff of seven athletic trainers and helped coordinate the health and wellness of 400 student athletes. He also provided full medical coverage for the ACU baseball program.
Prior to ACU, he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Missouri Western State University while working with Mosaic Life Care to transition the University to a medical model.
He has over 13 years of experience in the Athletic Training profession, which includes working with athletes ranging from high school to the professional level. This includes stints with the St. Louis Battlehawks, Lindenwood University, McKendree University and Western Illinois University.
He received his Master of Science in Human Performance from Lindenwood University and his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Missouri Valley College.
