Alan Tyson is the President architech Sports and Physical Therapy .  He was the former Vice President of Sports Performance and Rehabilitation for OrthoCarolina.  He is a physical therapist board certified as a sports clinical specialist, a certified athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist.  He has worked with the Charlotte Knights (AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) and continues to serve as a consultant to the team.  Alan is also a consultant with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Eagles.  Alan has spoke regionally and nationally on training topics about the foot and ankle, spine care, hip and knee rehabilitation, and developed two courses on the shoulder.  He has written 3 books and developed specific training programs for the female athlete, baseball pitcher, and football players getting ready for the NFL combines.  Alan is also an associate editor of the National Strength and Conditioning Journal.  He currently does a weekly radio show “Health Headlines” on 1110AM WBT with Stacey Sims and Dr. Russ Greenfield.

Alicia Tyson graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992. During her career she has managed several physical therapy offices within Carolinas HealthCare System.  In those roles she helped establish clinical competencies for her PT and administrative staff and worked closely with numerous physicians on patient care issues.  She has gained valuable experience in a wide variety of settings throughout her career but found her niche in orthopedics very early and was often the “go-to” PT in the Pineville area.  Her experience in hospital settings as well as outpatient rehabilitation gives Alicia a well-rounded view of the orthopedic patient’s needs.  Alicia is wife to Alan and they both are proud parents of Zack (10) and Kaleb (7).  Alicia took dance for over 15 years and was in a competition dance team for several of those years.  In her spare time she continues her interest in dance with classes in Tap and Hip-Hop.  On Sunday’s you can catch Alicia singing on the Bethlehem United Methodist Church’s Praise Team and she also leads the Children’s Praise Team for the church.

Darin Tyson is the Director of Athletic Development.  Darin Tyson joined Architech Sports after spending 3 years in the collegiate setting. He brings an extensive knowledge of training and development from his involvement in the Charlotte 49ers Strength and Conditioning Department.  He is in charge of designing and implementing all forms of speed and agility training as well as focusing on a total body strengthening and flexibility program for athletes.  He graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Exercise Science.  He is a Level 1 Poliquin International Certified Coach and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  As a hobby, Darin officiates three sports (football, basketball and baseball) at the high school and collegiate level in the Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Alicia received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology in 2000 and completed a Masters of Physical Therapy degree from East Carolina University in 2003.  She began her career in inpatient rehabilitation at CMC-Mercy, treating the orthopedic population as well as neurological and amputee diagnoses.  Thereafter, she furthered her career in various outpatient facilities in Charlotte, NC before joining Architech Sports.  Alicia's main clinical interest are in treating sports injuries as well as general knee and shoulder overuse injuries in the active population.  She has a growing interest in spine, manual therapy and women's health.  Alicia is currently working on attaining her board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association.

Jason Husn comes to Architech Sports & Physical Therapy after spending the last two seasons on the NFL's Carolina Panthers Strength & Conditioning staff.  In his time there, he was responsible for the warm-up, flexibility and strength routines for all of the athletes on the roster.  He was also responsible for developing and implementing speed & agility programs during parts of the off-season training.  Prior to working with the Panthers, Jason served on the Duke University Strength & Conditioning staff as an intern with the football team.  He is a graduate of Guilford College, earning his bachleor's degree in Sports Medicine & Health Science.  While at Guilford, he served as a student athletic trainer for 3 years, working with football, women's basketball and baseball.  Jason is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Level 1 Certified Sports Coach by USA Weightlifting.