Alicia Caswell
WORCESTER
Summary
Dynamic Sports Medicine Director with a proven track record in NCAA Division I medical operations, dedicated to optimizing athlete health, wellbeing, and safety. Expertise in advanced physical modalities, including VALD therapy tools, Blood Flow Restriction therapy, and laser therapy, is complemented by a strong foundation in sport and exercise psychology to drive enhanced performance and recovery outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in restructuring clinical departments and developing innovative multi-university preceptorship pipelines ensures data-driven athlete care. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence in sports medicine through collaboration and continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Athletics / Sports Medicine
College of the Holy Cross
07.2023 - Current
- Head Football Athletic Trainer- Division I FCS Football
- Delivered primary medical care for men’s and women’s golf teams, ensuring athlete health and readiness
- Guided and mentored students in practical athletic training experiences. for Lasell College Athletic Training Education Program, Springfield College Athletic Training Education Program, and Merrimack College Entry Level Master Program
- Cultivated partnership with college’s academic internship program to facilitate clinical placements for students
- Established clear professional growth and staff structure for the Sports Medicine Staff
- Established professional growth pathways and structured roles within sports medicine staff to enhance team effectiveness
Assistant Director of Athletics / Head Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Head Football Athletic Trainer- Division I FCS Football
- Provide primary medical care Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
- Precepted students in the Endicott College and University of New England Athletic Training Education Program.
- Precepted students from Lasell College, Springfield College, and Merrimack College Athletic Training Education Programs
- Forged partnership with College’s Academic Internship Program to facilitate clinical placements
- Established professional growth framework and staff structure for Sports Medicine Staff
Interim Head Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Provide primary coverage for Football Team
- Provide primary coverage for Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Men’s/Women’s Tennis teams
- Supervision and support of Sports Medicine Staff, Athletic Training Students, Per Diem Athletic Trainers and EMT’s
- Oversaw coordination and support for 27 varsity teams
- Communicate and collaborate with Team Physicians to ensure health and well-being of all student-athletes
- Manage weekly physician clinical hours
- Serve as NCAA Health Care Administrator
- Serve as Athletics Health Insurance Coordinator
- Serve as Drug Testing Site Coordinator
- Edited and integrated policies and procedures to enhance departmental compliance and efficiency
- Plan and Direct Emergency Action Plans
- Maintain accurate departmental CPR and First Aid Certification records
- Developed and forecasted inventory and budget for Sports Medicine Department
- Participate as Member of Student CARE team and the College Advisory Board on Alcohol
- Collaborate with various on-campus offices and committees
- Assist Staff Psychologist/Student-Athlete Coordinator with Wellness Programming
- Correspond regularly with Patriot League Officials
- Organize and coordinate weekly “Journal Club” with Sports Medicine Department, UMass Memorial Hospital Team Physician and Fellows
- Oversight of COVID Testing and Athletics COVID Test Results
- Managed COVID-19 protocols and communication for Athletics on the Campus COVID Team for COVID Policy, Procedures, and Campus Response Member of COVID Isolation/Quarantine Medical Team
Associate Head Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
12.2016 - 02.2020
- Provide primary coverage for Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Men’s/Women’s Tennis teams
- Manage daily athletic training room and staff schedules
- Support and assist with evaluations of assistant athletic trainers
- Mentor assistant athletic trainers and athletic training students
- Serve as Preceptor for Springfield College Athletic Training Education Program, and Merrimack College Entry Level Master Program
- Finalize the Concussion Policy annually for submission to the NCAA’S Concussion Safety Task Force
- Assist in development and implementation of the Athletic Department’s web-based education modules
- Instruct and train Sports Medicine Staff in Mental Health First Aid
- Participate as a Member of Student-Athlete Welfare Committee
- Serve as the Contact for and with Academic Affairs Office
Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Provided primary coverage for Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, and Men’s/Women’s Tennis teams
- Delivered athletic training support for multiple teams, ensuring athlete safety and optimal performance
- Supported daily operations of athletic training room
- Assisted in day to day athletic training room operations
- Coordinated use of Emergency Medical Record System with Health Center
- Provided athletic training coverage for summer camps, enhancing participant safety and injury management
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Delivered primary athletic training coverage for field hockey and baseball teams, ensuring athletes received necessary care and support during practices and competitions
- Managed and scheduled athletic training services for Women’s Club Ice Hockey team, enhancing athlete health and performance
- Assisted in day to day athletic training room operations
- Coordinated undergraduate student internship program, facilitating practical training opportunities and professional development for aspiring athletic trainers
- Taught Introduction to Sports Medicine Lab Classes
- Served as a Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology and Sports Medicine Departments
- Facilitated orientation sessions for new graduate assistant athletic trainers, providing them with essential information and resources. and advising of new graduate assistant athletic trainers
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Ithaca College
Ithaca05-2011
Skills
- Graston Technique M1
- Spinal Manipulation SMT 1
- Integrative Dry Needling
- Myofascial Release I
- Budget management
- NASM- PES (pending)
Certification
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association
- Board of Certification: #200007622
- Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer: #2443
- National Provider Identifier: # 1427437037
- American Red Cross
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Mental Health First Aid MAY 2017
Accomplishments
Holy Cross- First Year Monserrat Class February 2025
• Industry Expert Speaker
Lifeline Award Winner May 2022
• College of The Holy Cross Award: The Life-Line Award is presented annually to individuals within Student Affairs or across campus whose extraordinary efforts made a significant difference in the life of an individual student.
Panelist/Industry Expert MAY 2021
• Uxbridge High School Senior Capstone Projects: Athletic Training
ATOM Virtual Symposium Presentation October 2020
• Integrative Dry Needling for Athletics: Clinical Applications
Patriot League Sports Medicine Meeting Presentation June 2019
• Myofascial Release Technique
Patriot League Sports Medicine Meeting Presentation May 2014
• Subclavian Thrombosis in a Division I Women’s Basketball Player
NATA Convention Presentation June 2013
• Relationship between Rehabilitation Related Mental Toughness, Mood, and Stress After Injury
UMASS Amherst Kinesiology Dept. Speaker October 2012
• Career Goals Panel
Timeline
Associate Director of Athletics / Sports Medicine
College of the Holy Cross
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Athletics / Head Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
05.2021 - 06.2023
Interim Head Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
02.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Head Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
12.2016 - 02.2020
Athletic Trainer
College of the Holy Cross
07.2013 - 12.2016
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Ithaca College
Master of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts - Amherst