03.25.2014 - By Mark Watts
Carlo Alvarez, Coordinator of Sports Performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Topics included in the Podcast
Setting expectations
Spring Training organization
Communication trumps education
How basebal players have evolved
Reinforcing relationships with private sector coaches
Critical components of training at the high school level
Coach Alvarez's influences in coaching
How the field has changed in terms of methodology
Advice for young coaches in the field
The Carlo Alvarez File
Coordinator, Sports Performance
Pittsburgh Pirates
January 2014 – Present (3 months)
Director, Strength & Conditioning
St. Xavier High School
January 2005 – December 2013 (9 years)
Head Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning
Cincinnati Reds
2002 – 2005 (3 years)
Asst. Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning
Cleveland Indians
2000 – 2002 (2 years)
Assistant, Strength and Conditioning
University of Notre Dame
1998 – 2000 (2 years)
Internship, Strength and Conditioning
University of Cincinnati
1996 – 1998 (2 years)
Head, Strength and Conditioning
St. Xavier High School
1996 – 1998 (2 years)
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