Alberto Cordero joined the UNH coaching staff in March 2011 and enters his third year with the team this season. Cordero coaches the linebacking corps and is charged with preparing the offensive scout team.
In 2012, he coached All-Northeast-10 Conference linebackers Mike Gomes and Rich Long who anchored the New Haven defense in leading the country in rush defense for most of the year. Gomes also earned All Region honors in 2012. The Charger defense finished third in total defense in NCAA Division II and eighth in the final AFCA Coaches' Poll.
In his first year with the Chargers, he coached linebacker Charlie Hatchett to All-America honors along with All-NE-10 accolades. His teammate Mike Gomes was also selected as an All-NE-10 honoree. The University of New Haven finished their season in the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals and finished eighth in the final AFCA Coaches' Poll.
Prior to his arrival to New Haven, Cordero was an assistant with the Hartford Colonials in their inaugural season in the United Football League. Former University of New Haven Head Coach Chris Palmer was the head coach for the Colonials.
Prior to working with the Colonials, Cordero earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology - Coaching and Administration at the University of Connecticut. While at UConn, Cordero served as a student assistant for the football program from 2006 to 2010. He helped the defensive staff and worked under Coach Lyndon Johnson.
During Cordero’s time in Storrs, the Huskies appeared in the PapaJohns.com Bowl, the International Bowl and the Meineke Car Care Bowl, winning both the PapaJohns.com and International Bowls. He was also a part of the first Big East Championship team at UConn in 2007.
Alberto is also a familiar face in his hometown of New Haven where he has volunteered as a coach at both Wilbur Cross and Hillhouse High Schools.
