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Blas Ruelas

  • Title
    Associate Director of Sports Medicine
    Men's Lacrosse, Men's Cross Country
  • Email
    bruelas@ju.edu
  • Phone
    (904) 256-7607

Sport Assignment: Men’s Lacrosse/Men’s Cross Country

EDUCATION

Master of Science- Health and Exercise Science, Louisiana Tech University, 2006

Bachelor of Science- Exercise Science/Athletic Training, Western Michigan University, 2004
 

CAREER/WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Athletic Trainer, Jacksonville University, 2015-present

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Jacksonville University, 2006-2015 Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Louisiana Tech University, 2004-2006

Athletic Training Student, Western Michigan University, 1999-2004
 

AWARDS/HONORS

Jacksonville University Athletics Department Staff of the Year Award, 2021

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association

The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Board of Certification, Inc. Certified Athletic Trainer

State of Florida, Department of Health, Licensed Athletic Trainer

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certified

National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES)

Graston Techniques Soft Tissue Mobilization (M-2)

Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction Training (P-BFR)

Structure and Function Foundations in Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sports Performance, (SFDN1)

Structure and Function Advanced Dry Needling Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip, (SFDN-LPH)

Approved Clinical Instructor for the UNF Athletic Training Education Program

PERSONAL
Hometown: Vicksburg, MI

Family: Currently resides in Orange Park, FL with his wife Katie and three daughters, Lola, Ada, and Cora

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