Oct. 2, 2006

NEWARK, NJ - New Jersey Institute of Technology head men's and women's cross country and track and field coach Adalberto (Al) Alonso was one of six people inducted into the Stevens Institution of Technology Hall of Fame in the 17th annual ceremonies conducted September 30 at Stevens in Hoboken, NJ.

A 1983 graduate of Stevens, Alonso was instrumental in the growth and development of the cross country and track and field programs at Stevens.

As a student, he ran cross country and served as team captain for two years from 1981-82. In 1982, he was named to the All-Independent Athletic Conference while leading the Ducks to the league title. Alonso holds four cross country course records at Stevens and participated in two NCAA Regional Championships.

Following graduation, he coached the men's cross country team for 19 years from 1984-2002. Alonso's .828 winning percentage (87-18) as head coach of the men's cross country team ranks first all-time in that sport. He was named the IAC Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1993, 1995 and 1996.

Alonso also served as the women's coach for 11 years from 1992-2002. Meanwhile, he worked as the men's indoor track coach/advisor from 1984-2003. Alonso was the women's indoor track coach/advisor from 1996-2003. He was the men's and women's outdoor track coach/advisor from 1984-2003.

Alonso joined the NJIT coaching staff in 2003 as head coach of the men's and women's cross country teams. He has also coordinated the track and field club at NJIT and this year adds duties as head coach of men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, as the program elevates to varsity status.