Mexican coach Hector Altamirano vocalizes his opposition to limited chances for local coaches in Liga MX, stating, "We need to advocate for those who deserve it."
In the opening of the 2025 Liga MX season, four Mexican coaches took charge of the top-tier teams: Atlas, Pachuca, Pumas, and Querétaro. Among them is Héctor Altamirano, a veteran coach who has made a name for himself in Mexican football.
Altamirano, who started his coaching career after retiring as a player, has had experience coaching in Costa Rica. He continues to train in Mexico and abroad, investing in his career to stay at the forefront of the industry.
Being a foreigner in the competitive world of Mexican football, according to Altamirano, weighs and generates pressure. However, he has never felt offended by the excuse that Mexican coaches are not prepared. Instead, he calls on the guild to support current coaches in the top category, believing that good performance by current coaches will open doors for others in the future.
Altamirano, who is currently coaching at Atlas, is not one to boast about his courses on social media. He believes that the work on the field speaks for itself. In addition to his coaching roles, Altamirano works as a scout for several clubs, always on the lookout for the next promising talent.
Efraín Juárez, a young coach currently with Pumas, and Jaime Lozano, a coach with Pachuca, are among the other Mexican coaches making waves in the Liga MX. Héctor "Pity" Altamirano, a former player and current coach, is grateful to the teams that have given him the opportunity to coach and continues to work tirelessly to contribute to the growth of Mexican football.
Altamirano, currently coaching at Atlas, has a background in football extending beyond Mexico, having coached in Costa Rica. Despite being a foreigner in the competitive world of Mexican sports, Altamirano focuses on football, working diligently as a coach and scout to uncover the next promising talent in football.
