University of Minnesota Athletics
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Alex Fruetel, MLA, LAT, ATC
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Trainer - Track & Field/Cross Country
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Alexandra Fruetel joined the Health & Performance staff at the University of Minnesota in August 2022 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer working with Track & Field and Cross-Country.
Originally hailing from South St. Paul, MN, Alex attended Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2015. While in Ames, she worked as a student intern for two summers with Football. She then attended graduate school at Tulane University while working as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer with Indoor & Beach Volleyball, graduating with a Master of Liberal Arts degree in 2017. From there, Alex transitioned into a full-time Athletic Trainer at Tulane working with Volleyball, Bowling, Women’s Golf, and Track & Field/Cross-Country until 2022, along with supervising Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers. Additionally, Alex administered summer camp medical coverage, Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Exams, and inventory management.
Fruetel is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Minnesota State Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT). She holds certifications in Integrative Dry Needling Level 1 and phlebotomy/IV access.
Alex currently resides in West St. Paul with her significant other, Darius, and children Averi & Elijah.
Personal Pronouns:
She/Her/Hers
Clinical Interests:
Soft Tissue Implementation
Corrective Exercise Preventative Care
Originally hailing from South St. Paul, MN, Alex attended Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2015. While in Ames, she worked as a student intern for two summers with Football. She then attended graduate school at Tulane University while working as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer with Indoor & Beach Volleyball, graduating with a Master of Liberal Arts degree in 2017. From there, Alex transitioned into a full-time Athletic Trainer at Tulane working with Volleyball, Bowling, Women’s Golf, and Track & Field/Cross-Country until 2022, along with supervising Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers. Additionally, Alex administered summer camp medical coverage, Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Exams, and inventory management.
Fruetel is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Minnesota State Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT). She holds certifications in Integrative Dry Needling Level 1 and phlebotomy/IV access.
Alex currently resides in West St. Paul with her significant other, Darius, and children Averi & Elijah.
Personal Pronouns:
She/Her/Hers
Clinical Interests:
Soft Tissue Implementation
Corrective Exercise Preventative Care
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