Luis Rivera, Jr.

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Current Team
Years 2
Alma Mater Barry University
Email lriverajr@fnu.edu
Phone (305) 821-3333 Ext 1173
Hometown Miami, FL
About Luis Rivera, Jr.

Luis A. Rivera Jr. is in his second year at FNU as the Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Prior to FNU, Luis was the Head Athletic Trainer at Johnson & Wales University (North Miami). He worked at JWU from January 2016 until they closed their doors in the Fall of 2020. He previously had experience working with the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center of Miami.

Luis was born in Barranquilla, Colombia and grew up in south Florida. He is the oldest of three siblings. His passion for Athletic Training began as a dedicated student-athlete throughout adolescence to which he decided to seek a degree in sports medicine. He aspires to one day work in the professional sports realm.

Luis received a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training, and a Master of Science in Human Performance and Wellness also from Barry University. His Master’s program included a Movement Sciences program which offered a multi-faceted specialization in athletic training, injuries, and sports bio-mechanics. Luis is certified in the Graston soft-tissue therapy technique, and is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA).

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