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Team Liquid’s Coach SN4P gets his vindication after two years filled with struggles.
Coach Allec “SN4P” Alvarado has proven himself in a big way in MPL PH Season 17 after leading Team Liquid to their third straight championship.
There were doubts around Coach SN4P joining the team considering his less than stellar record with Omega Esports. In the past two years, he’s made it to the playoffs once which resulted in an early play-ins exit. But anyone who’s worked or talked with Coach SN4P knows just how much he pours himself into his work. It took a while but the results are finally reflecting that.
“I’d say this is good karma,” said Coach SN4P to The GAME. “I’ve been working so hard for the past two years, finally it’s paying off.”
One could say that being in Team Liquid helped the coach immensely this season. After all, what kind of coach wouldn’t dream of coaching this star-studded lineup? Turns out that would be Coach SN4P as he admitted that he didn’t expect to be part of Team Liquid in the first place.
“I wanted to join ONIC PH, Team Falcons, and Aurora Gaming. But suddenly [Team Liquid Team Manager Mitch Liwanag] messaged me and asked if I wanted to try out. I didn’t expect that I’d get this far.”
It may not have been his first choice, but it’s clear that Coach SN4P was an amazing fit for the team. He gives full credit to his players for making his life easy as their coach and he can see the potential in them to go even further beyond. A good thing too, as he and this same Team Liquid lineup will be representing the Philippines in the upcoming 2026 Asian Games.
“I’m very confident,” said Coach SN4P on the upcoming Asian Games qualifiers. “Our preparations will be the same and I can see my team is hyped up as well. Hopefully we’ll go through it smoothly, secure our spot, and get ready for the next tournament.”
Images courtesy of MOONTON Games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coach Allec “SN4P” Alvarado is a Filipino esports coach who led Team Liquid to their third consecutive MPL Philippines championship in Season 17. The title marked a significant turnaround after two difficult seasons with Omega Esports, where his results did not reflect his work ethic.
Coach SN4P was not initially targeting Team Liquid, having set his sights on ONIC PH, Team Falcons, and Aurora Gaming. He was unexpectedly contacted by Team Liquid team manager Mitch Liwanag for a tryout and went on to secure the head coaching role.
After two years of grinding with limited results at Omega Esports, Coach SN4P described his MPL PH Season 17 title as the payoff for sustained effort and belief in his process — his way of saying that consistent hard work eventually produces results.
Yes. Coach SN4P confirmed that Team Liquid, with the same Season 17 championship roster, will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games. He expressed confidence in the team’s preparations and their ability to qualify and perform at the regional stage.
Prior to Team Liquid, Coach SN4P spent two seasons with Omega Esports in MPL Philippines, reaching the playoffs once and exiting at the play-in stage. Despite limited success on the standings, those close to him noted his dedication to preparation and coaching craft throughout that period.