FC Metalist Kharkiv
In 1990 — 1991 Alexander worked as a coacher in FC Metalist Kharkiv. In 1993/1994 season, Alexander was named head coacher of FC Metalist Kharkiv. Later, Alexander held the position of a football manager in FC Himic Zhytomyr. In 1993/1994 season, Alexander was also a head coacher in FC Neftyanik from Akhtyrka. Later he was the head coacher in FC Zirka Kirovograd and Vorskla. While managing FC Vorskla, Alexander took part in the UEFA Intertoto Cup. In 1999, he moved to Kharkov where he assisted Mikhail Fomenko in coaching FC Metalist Kharkiv.