Joining the Cerritos College coaching staff for his first year in Andrew Alvillar, who will work with the team’s cornerbacks. For the last four year, Alvillar was the head coach at Los Angeles Harbor College, while he served as their defensive coordinator for the last nine years. During his time with the Seahawks, he led them to one Western State Conference South Division Championship (2004), as well as the 2002 Beach Bowl championship. In addition, he has coached 12 All-Americans (six on defense) and 11 All-State (six on defense) selections. In his nine years, 136 athletes transferred to four-year universities, while two were Academic All-Americans and one reached the National Football League. The Seahawk defense set 13 school records during his tenure and their 2001 team ranked #1 in the state and #2 in the nation.

Alvillar’s coaching career started at El Camino College, where he worked with the defensive backs from 1998-99 and helped them win the 1999 South County Bowl Game. Two members of his Warrior secondary played in the National Football League, while one had a career in the Canadian Football League.

As a player, Alvillar attended North Torrance High and played football, basketball and was on the track team. He was an all-league selection in football, while also being voted their Most Valuable Player and captain. Alvillar spent the next two years at El Camino College from 1991-92 and was an All-State and All-Mission Conference choice, while earning an AA degree. While at Sonoma State University from 1995-96, Alvillar earned the Cossack Defensive Player Award and finished with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University.

In addition to his coaching assignment, Alvillar is also a part-time instructor at Cerritos College. He and his wife of five years, Elizabeth have a one son, Felix with another due next year.