2011: Started seven matches, played in eight ... tallied two shots, one shot on goal ... played defense in one shutout ... earned start at Denver (10/30), taking one shot ... earned start at San Jose State (10/7) ... tallied one strike on frame in start at CSU Bakersfield (10/2) ... saw time as sub off bench at CSU Northridge (9/25) ... backline starter against Gonzaga (9/14) ... helped preserve clean sheet in start against Washington (9/11) ... stated at defender in 2-OT win at Cal Poly (9/4) ... made debut in start at defender at then-No. 9 UC Santa Barbara (8/27).
BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Buchanan High School ... a four-year letterwinner ... helped guide Bears to three consecutive playoff appearances ... squad was back-to-back league champions (2009-10 and 2010-11) ... as a senior, squad was only team in school history to go undefeated in conference play, 10-0 ... was an all-conference selection in 2009-10 ... scored 23 combined goals during junior and senior seasons.
CLUB/NATIONAL TEAM EXPERIENCE: Played for California Odyssey Soccer Club ... 2006 USL Super-Y North American Finals champions ... in 2008: CYSA State Cup Finalist and regional quarterfinalists at US Development Academy ... from 2008-09: squad was West Conference/NW Division champions and group "E" US Soccer Development Academy '92-93 national finalist ... selected to US Market Training Centers by National Scouts for Youth National Teams Select in Academy Select Team for Winter Showcases from 2008-10 ... ranked No. 93 youth player in the nation by Top Drawer Soccer ... ranked No. 9 in Top Drawer Soccer for Regional Northern California and Hawaii ... 2009-10 US Soccer Development Academy Award for U15-16 West Conference Starting XI.
PERSONAL: Full name is Joshua Hubert Alvarez, born April 23, 1993 ... only son of Hubert and Laurie Alvarez ... has two sisters: Tori and Jasmine ... enjoys going to the beach, outdoor sports and spending time with his family ... plans on majoring in engineering.