Barry Alvarez

HEAD COACH SEASONS

No head coaching seasons defined for this coach.

ASSISTANT COACH SEASONS

1979-1980 Football - Linebackers
1980-1981 Football - Linebackers
1981-1982 Football - Linebackers
1982-1983 Football - Linebackers
1983-1984 Football - Linebackers
1984-1985 Football - Linebackers
1985-1986 Football - Linebackers

VIDEOS

BOOKS and MOVIES

Don't Flinch - Barry Alvarez: The Autobiography The Story of Wisconsin's All-Time Winningest Coach (9/1/2006)
Despite inheriting a moribund college football program, and half-empty stadium, Barry Alvarez never compromised his values, never flinched - even after a 1-10 first season - and never stopped believing in his blue print for success at the University of Wisconsin. By establishing a solid foundation, adhering to fundamentals and demanding an uncommon toughness from his players, Alvarez became the architect of three Rose Bowl triumphs in the 90's and became the school's all-time winningest football coach. He left an indelible mark on the Badgers during his 16 seasons on the sidelines. He sustained the success by sticking to a plan rooted to his upbringing in Western Pennyslvania and his exposure to three legendary coaches, Nebraska's Bob Devaney, Iowa's Hayden Fry and Notre Dame's Lou Holtz.

In his autobiography, he talks about the lessons that he learned from his mentors, the hurdles that he had to overcome as a young assistant and high school coach, and the challenge of taking over his own college program while living in a fishbowl, especially from his family's perspective. Alvarez maps out a strategy and game plan for young coaches who are seeking to achieve similar goals, and he also talks about his future as Wisconsin athletics director, and the future of college football.