Alex Zachem enters her first season at her alma mater in 2026-27, joining Cindy Griffin’s staff in June of 2026.
Zachem arrives on Hawk Hill following a highly successful three-year tenure at UCLA. After serving as a full-time video coordinator intern beginning in June 2023, she was elevated to Video Coordinator ahead of the 2025-26 season. During her three years in Westwood, the Bruins captured the 2026 NCAA National Championship, won the 2026 Big Ten regular-season title, secured back-to-back Big Ten Tournament championships in 2025 and 2026, made two Final Four appearances and advanced to three NCAA Tournaments.
As Video Coordinator at UCLA, Zachem oversaw all aspects of the program's video operations. Zachem and her team managed game and practice footage, coordinated film exchange and maintained the team's video library. She also provided extensive support in scouting preparation, including opponent analysis, game-plan development, and scout team coaching responsibilities. In addition to her video and scouting duties, Zachem collaborated with the coaching staff on playbook management and player development. She also assisted with on-campus recruiting visits, youth clinics and summer camps.
Prior to her transition into collegiate athletics, Zachem worked in the entertainment industry, holding positions with HBO and NBCUniversal in finance, travel and operations from 2017-23.
Zachem graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Saint Joseph's in 2017 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance.
