Coach Alvarez is now in his 8th year coaching at the collegiate level and his 3rd year with York University Softball. Alvarez was born and raised in Madera, California. He came to York University in the Fall of 2017 to continue his playing career with the baseball program.
In both years playing for York University, he was a part of 2 NAIA National Tournament Appearances. In 2018, Alvarez was also a recipient of the NAIA National Champions of Character Award.
Before continuing his playing career, Coach Alvarez spent the 2017 season as an Assistant Coach for Citrus College Baseball, a junior college in southern California. Prior to the season starting he was named the Pitching Coach. In that season as the Pitching Coach, Citrus College compiled a very impressive 2017 campaign on the mound ranking #1 in their conference for Strikeouts, Walks Allowed, and Strikeout Average per game.
In 2023, Alvarez was named head coach of the York American Legion baseball program. He then led that program to its first Nebraska State Tournament appearance in 32 Years. Coach Alvarez also spent a season as the Bullpen Coach for the 2019 Hastings Sodbusters in the Expedition League.
Outside of the diamond, Alvarez is a soldier with the Nebraska Army National Guard and member of the City of York Fire Department. Alvarez holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Management & Business Administration.
Coach Alvarez resides in York with his wife Jolene, their son Oliver (2), and golden retriever Molly (2).
