Jose Alvarado

I’m an Esports Educator and Program Director with over five years of experience building scholastic and competitive Esports programs from the ground up. At ASTEC Charter Schools, I developed two distinct curricula: one focused on Career and Technical Education (CTE) industry pathways and another centered on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)- based athlete development. I’ve coached over 75 student-athletes across multiple titles and managed more than two dozen teams, while also helping design and implement a full-scale Esports lab and shoutcasting system. 

As a PlayVS Super Coach and NASEF Scholastic Fellow, I’ve contributed to national conversations around scholastic Esports while mentoring students, leading community outreach, and consulting with college recruiters on effective pipeline strategies. I’ve coached for OATH Esports across eight seasons and collaborated with universities and brands to organize tournaments and charity events. I’m passionate about using Esports as a platform for student engagement, personal growth, and long-term success both in school and beyond.

ASTEC Charter Schools - Esports Elective Teacher & Head Coach (Oklahoma City, OK | Aug 2022 – Present)

• Designed and implemented two distinct semester-long curricula: one focused on industry-based CTE instruction and the other on competitive athlete development (SEL).
• Established the school’s first Esports lab by organizing hardware setup, requesting additional equipment, and collaborating with vendors to install an AV-integrated coaching and shoutcasting system design for the future building’s Esports room. 
• Coached and managed over 75 student-athletes across 8 Esports titles, including Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate, and Madden NFL.
• Oversaw 26 competitive teams and scheduled matches independently across two major leagues: PlayVS and OKSE.
• Organized three on-campus fundraising events and coordinated student-led volunteer opportunities in the local community.
• Planned and executed college Esports field trips by collaborating with recruiters to schedule visits, secure meals, and build relationships.

PlayVS - Super Coach Representative (Remote | 2023 – Present)

• Participated in national roundtables with PlayVS officials and other top coaches to refine competitive policy and improve scholastic Esports support.
• Acted as a liaison between local high school programs and Oklahoma colleges, offering recruitment consulting and feedback.
• Supported the development of PlayVS content and shared best practices at coach development meetings.

NASEF — Scholastic Fellow (Remote | 2024 – Present)

• Selected to participate in a global mentorship initiative dedicated to expanding Esports in education.
• Developed a capstone project that fully mapped out SEL Competitive Content to prepare student-athletes for collegiate-level recruitment.
• Attended monthly mentorship meetings to receive professional development from Esports educators worldwide.

OATH Esports - Coach & Team Manager (Remote | 2021 – Present [8 Seasons]*)

• Coached middle and high school students (grades 6–12) in competitive online seasons.
• Guided skill development, team communication, and sportsmanship through virtual coaching sessions.
• *Took a two-season break to focus on building ASTEC’s program, then returned to coach veteran and new players alike.

Curriculum & Program Development -  Esports Elective Teacher & Head Coach

• CTE Classroom Content: Focused on industry trends, the history of Esports, and career pathways in broadcasting, game design, journalism, and management.
• SEL Competitive Content: Structured around the holistic development of student-athletes through unit-based instruction on league culture, mindset, teamwork, life skills, and pathways to professionalism.
• Created weekly pacing guides, learning objectives, assessments, and projects tailored to both academic and performance goals.

Certifications & Recognition

• PlayVS Super Coach (2023 – Present)
• NASEF Scholastic Fellow (2024 – Present)
• ASTEC Three Years Of Service Award Recipient (2025)
• EPA Beginner Coaching Certification
• NASEF X Skillshot Esports Coaching  Certification 

Competitive Titles Coached

• Overwatch 2
• Rocket League
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,
• Madden NFL
• Street Fighter 6
• Marvel Rivals
• Chess

Eastern New Mexico University / Bachelor of Science in Music

August 2017 - May  2022,  Portales, NM.

Choral and Vocal Performance experience of over five years, under the direction of Dr. Jason Paulk and Dr. Gregory Gallaher. Understanding of sound and music technology under the direction of Mr. Rutland.

Deep understanding of and comprehension of:

• Music literature
• Vocal and instrumental performance
• Vocal pedagogy
• Vocal literature
• Music technology, hardware, and software
• Music production and recording
• Sound design

Collegiate Leadership Experience in Esports

ENMU Esports - Club President & Event Coordinator (Portales, NM | Aug 2020 – May 2022)

• Led club development and organized on-campus tournaments and events, including the Fall Festival and “Smash Grande.”
• Coordinated competitive team recruitment for collegiate leagues and maintained internal club communications.

TESPA - Chapter President (Remote | Aug 2019 – Dec 2020)

• Managed the ENMU Tespa chapter, fostering competitive engagement and participating in national Tespa network events.
• Facilitated connections with Tespa-affiliated college programs for tournament and scrimmage collaboration.

SteelSeries - Student Ambassador (Remote | Dec 2020 – Apr 2020*)

• Represented SteelSeries in collegiate outreach campaigns and social media initiatives focused on hardware promotion and awareness.
• Assisted with giveaways, event promotion, and cross-brand engagement with fellow student leaders.
• *The program was cancelled soon afterwards for participating colleges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Esports Tournament & Stream Production - Management & Staff (ENMU Esports | 2019–2022)

• Acted as the treasurer for the club to organize the cost of travel for participating students to be sponsored by the governing student body. Prepared a presentation complete with documented logistics and a speech asking for their support. Funds were acquired for travel.  
• Planned and executed livestream coverage for local and intercollegiate events.
  Collaborated with New Mexico Tech and New Mexico State University on invitational and charity tournaments.
• Produced and managed stream content for the club to create an Extra Life Charity Stream and Super Smash Bros. Tournament.  (Spring, 2022)