Alan J. Bovard (September 24, 1906 – July 11, 1983) was an American football player and coach.

He later served as the athletic director at Michigan Technological University from 1947 to 1972 and the head football coach from 1947 to 1956.

[7] He coached Lansing's J. W. Sexton High School basketball team to Michigan's Class A championship in the 1944–45 season and also coached the school's football team to the state Class A championship in 1946.

[1][7] Bovard also served as the school's head basketball coach for two years, compiling a record of 19 wins and 14 losses.

[7] In October 1972, Bovard announced his retirement from Michigan Tech, effective December 31, 1972.