Joshua Ruedas joined UTRGV Athletics on July 7, 2025. He currently oversees all medical training for women's soccer and track & field/cross country.
Prior to joining UTRGV, Ruedas spent his final year as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University of South Carolina as the head athletic trainer at Mid-Carolina High School.
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In his first year at South Carolina, he was the primary athletic trainer for the men’s tennis and men’s golf programs. He also assisted at summer camps for the football, women’s basketball, soccer, tennis, and track & field programs.
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Prior to his time at South Carolina, Ruedas spent four years with the University of Texas as an athletic training student where he provided coverage for their track & field, football, women’s soccer, and swimming & diving programs. He also completed a clinical education experience with Leander High School.
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In the summer of 2022, Ruedas spent the summer with the Dallas Cowboys as an athletic training summer intern – student. In this role, he assisted in rehabilitation, treatment, and general medical services during the preseason and summer camp.
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Ruedas earned his Master of Science in athletic training from South Carolina in May and his Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Texas in May 2023. He is also a member of the Texas State Athletic Trainers Association and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
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