University of Texas at Dallas Athletics

Alex Heyen joined the University of Texas at Dallas athletics staff as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in November 2026.

Heyen earned both his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Athletic Training from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. During his graduate athletic training program, he gained extensive clinical experience working with a variety of athletic populations, including collegiate football, women's soccer, and numerous Olympic sports, while also completing a clinical rotation in an orthopedic setting. His experience includes direct care for student-athletes in baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, cross country, gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling.

Prior to joining the Comets, Heyen served in student athletic training roles at SEMO and worked in higher education administration, including positions as an International Admissions Counselor at Roosevelt University in Chicago and an International Student Service Specialist at Southeast Missouri.