BIO
Alex Huddleston, MS, CSCS, CSAC
Alex Huddleston is an Instructor of Exercise Science at Schreiner University, bringing over a decade of experience. His career is marked by a passion for helping students and athletes reach their highest potential through evidence-based practices, innovative teaching, and a commitment to professional development.
He earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology from Lamar University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and contributed to the development of methodologies in fitness testing, including a custom formula for calculating Maximal Aerobic Speed from the Manchester United Fitness Test. Prior to that, Alex completed a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Wellness at Tennessee Tech University and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with a Business concentration at Hiwassee College, where he received the Hardwick-Johnston Award, the institution’s highest honor.
Alex is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certified Speed & Agility Coach (CSAC) through the National Sports Performance Association. He also holds certifications as a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and in First Aid/CPR/AED.
His professional experience spans multiple sectors of sports and fitness. As Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Garden City Community College, he directed training programs for more than 400 athletes, managed professional development initiatives, and led a staff of coaches during a challenging pandemic period. He also worked as a Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Lamar University, where he coached athletes across multiple sports and founded the Lamar Strength & Conditioning Clinic to advance student learning and professional networking. In addition, Alex gained hands-on experience at Louisiana State University, assisting with data analysis, player monitoring, and direct coaching for Division I football and baseball programs.
At Schreiner University, Alex combines his extensive background in coaching and administration with a passion for education. He incorporates guest speakers, active learning strategies, and emerging theories in exercise science to prepare students for success in health, fitness, and athletic careers.
Outside of the classroom, Alex has been recognized for his achievements as a 2-time NCCAA All-American baseball player and has professional experience with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He remains committed to advancing the fields of strength and conditioning, exercise science, and performance training through research, mentorship, and service.
EDUCATION
- B.A., Texas Christian University
- M.A., North Texas State University
- Ph.D., Texas Christian University
TEACHING
- 1985 to Present: Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX
Rhetoric, Creative writing, Drama, Mythology, Survey of Literature, World Literature, Technical Writing Director of the Freshman Experience
PUBLICATIONS
- Book: Telling Stories, Singing Songs; an album of Texas songwriters, University of Texas Press, 2000. (on shelves, March 2001)
- Kerrville Daily Times – Weekly Column on Texas Music (1989-2001)
- “Interviews: Stories That Make A Difference,” an essay in Visions Across The Americas, ed. by Sterling Warner
- Writers on Writing: An Eclectic Approach to Teaching Composition (dissertation)
- Equus: A Psychological Approach (thesis)
- Atencion, Correspondent – English newspaper in San Miguel de Allende
- Freelance Writer with stories in: Spin, Dallas Times Herald, Living blues Magazine, TravelHost, Old Time Country, Austin-American Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express News, Vista, Kerrville Mountain Sun, Buddy Magazine, others
PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES
- Naropa (Boulder, CO), summer 1992, 1993: Writing Institute
- MIDEM (Cannes, France) 1987-1990, 1993, 1997 Young Rhetorician’s Conference in Monterrey, CA 1989-1991, 1997-2001
- Nashville Radio Seminar 1986-1988
- Blues Awards in Memphis 1985-1988
- Jimmie Rodgers Festival & Country Music Seminar 1989
- National Oral History Conference, Galveston, TX 1989
RELATED ACTIVITIES
- Executive Director — Texas Heritage Music Foundation (1987-2001)
- Producer – Texas Heritage Living History, Kerrville, TX (1985-2001)
- President/owner of Pegasus Press (one book, A Further Being by Kirpal Gordon)
- Elderhostel leader: Creative writing/Texas Music and Heritage, 1990-2001
- Keynote speaker at English Council of California Two-Year Colleges, October, 2001, “The Power of Stories in Teaching and Learning”
- Keynote speaker at annual Phi Theta Kappa meeting, July, 2001 “The Power of the Stories We Tell in Building Community”
- Workshop and seminars on writing, power of stories, education as transformation, teaching and learning with stories, PIP, and more
PROJECTS
- Trainer, Past is Prologue, 1997-2001 Spring Writers Conference at Schreiner University (1989-2001) April 18, 2002, features Sandra Cisneros
- Texas Music Coffeehouse at Schreiner/monthly showcase
- Sponsor of The Muse, the creative writing magazine at Schreiner University
AWARDS
- 2010 Minnie Piper Stevens Award
- Research, Scholarship and Creativity Award, Schreiner University, 2001
- Harriet Garrett Teacher of the Year Award, Schreiner College, 1992, 1993
- Whitehurst Creative Teaching Award, Schreiner College, 1990, 1994
- Texas Press Women, newspaper column, first place, 1989
- Texas Press women, personality profile, first place, 1989
- “On Stage” Award, Texas Music Association in San Antonio, 1989
- Small Business of the Year, Kerrville, 1987
- Schreiner Professor Awarded Prestigious Piper Award
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