Richard Aley is originally from Spokane WA. He received his bachelor’s degrees in Athletic Training and Kinesiology from Whitworth University where he also competed on the Track and Field team for 4 years. He then worked as graduate assistant athletic trainer at Lindenwood University where he received a Masters of Science in Human Performance. He was then hired on as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and was at Lindenwood for a total of 6 years with sport assignments of Women’s Soccer and Women’s Lacrosse. In his free time he enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with his dog outside. He is looking forward to everything CO has to offer including hiking, biking, and snowboarding.