Andrew Cage just completed his 11th year as the Head Athletic Trainer of the award-winning Athletic Training Department at the University of Texas at Tyler in 2022-2023. As the Head Athletic Trainer, Andrew oversees a staff of eight certified and licensed athletic trainers that provide medical coverage for UT Tyler’s intercollegiate athletics programs while providing primary coverage for the UT Tyler baseball team.
Cage completed his Doctorate of Education in Kinesiology through the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in August 2021. Prior to his time at UT Tyler, Cage served as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer with University of Virginia football and women’s rowing, and later as the Head Athletic Trainer at Morgan State University.
In addition to working clinically, Andrew has presented at International, National and Regional Sports Medicine Conferences on topics relevant to modern sports medicine issues. He has used these opportunities to spread awareness of evidence based practice concepts within clinical athletic training settings, and continues to seek opportunities to add to current literature within the profession.
Andrew also serves as the Chair of the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Free Communications and Research Committee, and the Chair of the East Texas Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Honor Committee. Andrew has sought out volunteer opportunities, working as an athletic trainer with organizations such as the Northeast Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Special Olympics Texas.
Andrew is an American Red Cross CPR/AED/1st Aid Instructor, a NASM certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, ICTA Certified Cupping Therapist and is certified by RockTape in RockTape Blades and Performance Movement Techniques.
Selected Honors & Awards
2023 NATA NCAA Division II Head Athletic Trainer of the Year
2021 Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association James Dodson New Horizon Award
2021 East Texas Athletic Trainers’ Association Sandy Miller Award
2021 UT Tyler Research Fellow
2019 Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Excellence in Athletic Training Award
2018 NATA NCAA Division III Head Athletic Trainer of the Year Award
2018 NATA Lifesaver Recognition Award
2017 Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Excellence in Athletic Training Award
Selected Publications
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM, Mesman D, Eilers MA. Perceived and Actual Knowledge of Over the Counter Anti-inflammatory Medications Among Athletic Trainers. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;7(1):588-591.
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Mesman D, Gallegos DM, Warner LK, Goza JP. Attitudes Toward and Usage of Face Masks or Face Coverings Among Certified Athletic Trainers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(5):565-569.
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM, Mesman D, Eilers MA. Inclusion of Cupping Therapy in CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Programs Curriculums. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(5):570-573.
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM, Goza JP, Winkelmann ZK. Perceived and Actual Knowledge of Cupping Therapy Concepts Among Athletic Trainers in the State of Texas. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(4):538-542.
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM. Posterior glenoid dysplasia as a secondary finding to labrum tear and subscapularis strain: A case study. Clinical Practice in Athletic Training. 2020;3(2):50-54.
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Mesman D, Warner LK, Gallegos DM, Trail LE, Tuell C, Goza JP. Attitudes and Moods Among Athletic Trainers Following Suspension of 2020 Athletic Season Due to COVID-19. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(3):523-527.
Cage SA, Winkelmann ZK, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM. Perceived and actual knowledge of cupping therapy concepts among athletic training preceptors in CAATE accredited programs. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(3):514-518.
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM, Warner LK, Trail LE, Goza JP, Porche B. Attitudes and motivations following shortened 2020 season among NCAA Division II and Division III Baseball Players: A Pilot Study. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(3):510-513.
Cage SA, Winkelmann ZK, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM. Athletic Trainers’ Perceived and Actual Knowledge of Cupping Therapy Concepts. Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Science. 2020;5(3).
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM. Effect of cupping therapy on skin surface temperature in healthy individuals. Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Science. 2020;5(3).
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM, Fieseler C, Sims-Koenig K. Characteristics of sickle cell trait policies and procedures at NCAA Division II Institutions. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(1):477-480.
Cage SA, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM, Sims-Koenig K. Effects of cupping therapy on Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test scores in collegiate baseball players. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine. 2020;6(1):466-468.
Cage SA, Dong XN, Warner BJ, Gallegos DM. Comparison of pitching from flat ground vs. 10-inch mound regarding elbow varus torque and arm speed. Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Science. 2019;5(2).
Cage SA, Gallegos DM, Coulombe B, Warner BJ. Clinical experts statement: The definition, prescription, and application of dry cupping therapy. Clinical Practice in Athletic Training. 2019;2(2):4-11.
