Alex Gustafson enters her second season as an assistant coach of the Providence College softball team. In her first season as assistant coach, Gustafson helped guide the Friars to a 22-23-1 overall record, including an 11-13 mark in BIG EAST play.
Prior to her arrival at Providence College, Gustafson spent time as an assistant coach at Boston College (2014-2015) and Medford Youth Girls Softball (2009). Most recently, Gustafson has provided private lessons in hitting, fielding and throwing in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island area.
Gustafson was a member of the Holy Cross softball team from 2010-14, serving as a captain in her junior and senior seasons. During her time at Holy Cross, Gustafson earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors in 2012, as well as Patriot League Softball All-Academic and Patriot League Softball Academic Honor Roll recognition in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Gustafson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Holy Cross in 2014 prior to earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2018.
Gustafson lives in Cranston, R.I. with her wife, Caroline Izzo.