Nick Alvarado, a midfielder from Medford, NY, began his freshman lacrosse season for the Golden Lions in 1999. In his first season, Alvarado scored 2 goals and had 19 ground bals in 13 games.
Alvarado contined to improve upon his game netting 4 goals and 4 assists in his sophomore year and 17 points(13 goals and 4 assists) his junior year.
In his senior year, Nick anchored the midfield totaling 21 goals, 8 assists and scooped up 70 ground balls. He was named to the All-NYCAC Second Team and earned USILA Honorable Mention All-American honors.