Barry Alvarez

Barry Alvarez

Keynote Speaker: Director of Athletics & Retired Head Football Coach, University of Wisconsin

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Barry Alvarez Biography

Barry Alvarez a former football coach and current athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Serving 16 seasons as the head football coach at Wisconsin, he has the longest head coaching tenure and the most wins in Wisconsin Badgers football history.

Wisconsin has enjoyed remarkable success during Alvarez’s tenure at the head of the athletic department, winning a combined 12 team national titles and 29 conference regular-season or tournament crowns since he took over.

Alvarez was appointed in the spring of 2008 as one of the chairs of the NCAA’s Football Academic Enhancement Group, which was formed to review and recommend improvements for the APR rating. He also serves on the NCAA Football Issues Committee.  In addition, Alvarez was named “Person of the Year” by the Big Ten Club of Southern California in 2008. Alvarez was voted into the state of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2009 and was inducted into the UW Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.

Elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, Alvarez guided Wisconsin’s football fortunes for 16 seasons (1990-2005). He has been at the forefront of the revival of the Badger athletic program during his entire tenure in Madison. He piloted Wisconsin to three Big Ten and Rose Bowl titles (including back-to-back in 1998-99) en route to becoming the winningest football coach in school history (118-73-4 record).

Alvarez was just the 10th coach in Big Ten history to win 100 games at one conference institution.  His 8-3 record in bowl games with the Badgers is the best in college football history (among coaches with at least 11 bowl appearances). The 1993 national coach of the year, he was a two-time (1993 and 1998) Big Ten coach of the year and a finalist for ESPN’s coach of the decade (1990s) honor. He received the Victor Award’s 1999 National Coach of the Year accolade and was the 2004 AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year. He was also named Under Armour's 2017-18 Athletic Director of the Year.

Alvarez is a 1969 graduate of the University of Nebraska, where he played linebacker and went on to earn his master’s degree. He received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater in 2003. Alvarez and his wife, Cindy, were co-campaign chairs in the effort to bring a Gilda’s Club (a free support center for families dealing with cancer) to Madison. That facility opened in the fall of 2008. In addition, Alvarez serves on the Board of Directors of the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer).

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Barry Alvarez Videos

Barry Alvarez Retirement Press Conference
Barry Alvarez Reflects on Tenure at Wisconsin
Sports Lite with Mike Hall: Barry Alvarez Interview - YouTube

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Barry Alvarez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Fitness, Hall of Fame, College and Sports Coaching.

Where does Barry Alvarez travel from?

Barry Alvarez generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Barry Alvarez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Sports and Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barry Alvarez for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Barry Alvarez generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rudy Ruettiger, Bonnie Blair and J.J. Watt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barry Alvarez for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/08/2024.

Barry Alvarez Videos

Barry Alvarez Retirement Press Conference
Barry Alvarez Reflects on Tenure at Wisconsin
Sports Lite with Mike Hall: Barry Alvarez Interview - YouTube
“Building a Winner,” by Barry Alvarez, Athletic Director, University of ...
  • How do I book Barry Alvarez to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Barry Alvarez for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Barry Alvarez, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Barry Alvarez or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Barry Alvarez for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Barry Alvarez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barry Alvarez, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Barry Alvarez speak about?

    Barry Alvarez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Fitness, Hall of Fame, College and Sports Coaching.
  • Where does Barry Alvarez travel from?

    Barry Alvarez generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Barry Alvarez?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barry Alvarez for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barry Alvarez for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Barry Alvarez or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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