Elitefts SPP: Carlo Alvarez

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)

2002 – 2005 (3 years)

Asst. Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning
Cleveland Indians

2000 – 2002 (2 years)

1998 – 2000 (2 years)

1996 – 1998 (2 years)

1996 – 1998 (2 years)

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