Sports Medicine Staff
| Daniel Dopson MAT, LAT, ATCDirector of Sports Medicineddopson@wisd.orgDaniel Dopson is entering his second year with the Waxahachie Indians and first as the Director of Sports Medicine. He is primarily in charge of football and track & field. He spent his first three years professionally at Desoto ISD before coming to Waxahachie. Prior to working at Desoto, Daniel attended Oklahoma State University where he received his Master's in Athletic Training and his Bachelor's in Health Education & Promotion. He was born and raised in DFW and graduated from Midlothian High School. |
Alexandra VZ Stapleton MS, LAT, ATC, CESAthletic Traineravega@wisd.orgAlex is going on her eighth year working as an athletic trainer for Waxahachie ISD primarily in charge of volleyball, soccer and junior high sports. Originally from Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, she earned her bachelor’s degree at University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. She came to Nacogdoches, Texas to receive her masters in Athletic Training, graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University. Alex has worked as a Head Athletic Trainer at Livingston ISD, assistant athletic trainer for Lumberton ISD, and assistant athletic trainer at Ennis ISD. | |
| Tyra Gatson MS, LAT, ATC, CESAthletic Trainertgatson@wisd.orgTyra Gatson is athletic trainer for Waxahachie ISD. She earned her Master’s of Science in Athletic Training from The University of Houston where she gained experience and knowledge in a variety of settings. In 2019, she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology where she was also a member of the UH Women’s Basketball staff as a student manager. Tyra was born and raised in Plano, Tx and is a graduate of Plano East Senior High. She will primarily be working with cross country, basketball, softball, and junior high sports. In her personal time, Tyra enjoys working out, binge watching TV shows, and basketball |
| Jeffrey Hooks MS, ATC, LATAthletic Trainerjhooks@wisd.orgJeff started in Waxahachie ISD as an athletic trainer in 2019. He came to Waxahachie after three years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Marshall ISD. Previously Jeff was a contract athletic trainer with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Jeff was born and raised in the Dallas area and is a graduate of Midlothian High school. He graduated from Texas Wesleyan in 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. He also completed his Master’s in Education at Wayland Baptist in 2015. In his personal time, Jeff enjoys fishing, family, church and his three dogs. |
| Marc Roux, MDTeam Physician(Arlington Orthopedic Associates) |
