Jeremy Alvarez

 Jeremy Alvarez, a Bronx, New York native, brings twenty-six (28) years of experience within the sport – which includes fourteen (14) years as a standout sprinter/jumper on USATF’s club circuit, New York City’s Public School Athletic League (PSAL), and NCAA Division I & II track and field, to go along with twelve (12) years of developing student-athletes as a high school coach, and the last (2) years as the Head Coach for Track and Field and Cross County at Alliance University 

Alvarez’ coaching career began as an assistant coach at Hastings on Hudson H.S. (2009-2010). In 2010, Alvarez accepted a job as the assistant coach at his alma mater, Dewitt Clinton H.S., coaching the sprints, relays, and hurdles. Alvarez’ first head coaching opportunity materialized in 2012, where he led The High School of Fashion Industries (2012-2018) cross country/track and field for six seasons.  Alvarez also lead the track and field programs at Lehman H.S. (2018-2019) and Columbus H.S. (2019-2021) respectively, and Alliance University (2021-2023) Coach Alvarez’ tenure at these institutions resulted in the following team honors: 

• Section 1 Class C Indoor League Team Champions (Hudson H.S. 2010)
• 4x PSAL Manhattan Borough Indoor Team Championship – Runner Up (Fashion H.S. 2012-18)
• 2x PSAL Manhattan Borough Indoor Team Championship – Second Runner Up (Fashion H.S. 2013, 2018)
• 5x PSAL Manhattan Borough Outdoor Team Championship – Runner Up (Fashion H.S. 2012-18)
• PSAL Manhattan Borough Outdoor Team Championship – Second Runner Up (Fashion H.S. 2018)
• PSAL Cross Country Manhattan Borough Team Championship -  Runner Up (Fashion H.S. 2016)
• PSAL Bronx Borough Indoor Team Championship – Runner Up (Columbus H.S. 2020)
• CACC Conference Championship 6th place finish (2023)
• Coach Freshman CACC Athlete of the year Christopher Adekoya (2023)
• 1st team all CACC in the 100m dash, and 200m dash Christopher Adekoya 

Similarly, Coach Alvarez’ student-athletes have been awarded many individual honors, which includes winning the prestigious, PSAL Wingate Award (2019). Alvarez has also coached one New York State Champion, multiple PSAL City Champions and State finalist, as well as the #2 all-time mark in the 400MH (2012). During his twelve-year tenure as a high school coach, over twenty-five (25+) student-athletes received scholarships to attended college and compete on the Division I, Division II, and NAIA levels. 

As a former student-athlete, Alvarez was named an NSIC H.S. All American (2004), NCAA Indoor Division II All American (2005-2006), and Most Outstanding Athlete (LIU 2007). Alvarez also won the Northeast 10 Indoor Conference’s 500M, and was a seven (7) time finalist at the Northeast Conference’s Championships. Coach Alvarez draws on his vast competitive experiences to establish an environment where Nyack’s coaches, student-athletes, and athletic staff are able to develop their mind and talents to achieve their full potential. 

In 2009, Alvarez earned a Bachelor’s of Science in K-12 Physical Education from Long Island University. Thereafter, in 2012, Alvarez earned a Master’s of Science in K-12 Health Education from Lehman College. Alvarez also received USATF’s Level I Coaching Certification.