Rivera is entering his second year with the Redhawks, his first as an assistant coach. Last year he was a graduate assistant and is now transitioning into the full time role. He is in charge of the infield, while also assisting the offense and coaching first base.
Prior to joining the coaching staff, Rivera spent four seasons at Division III Whitman College where he was named all league in 2022. He then graduate transferred to NAIA Lewis-Clark State where he helped the Warriors reach the national championship game in 2023.
A graduate of O’Dea HS in Seattle, he is also the hitting coach for the Walla Walla Sweets in the West Coast League during the summer.