Women's Basketball Names Alex Zachem Video Coordinator
September 10, 2025 | Women's Basketball
After two seasons with the Bruins, Alex Zachem has been named Video Coordinator for UCLA Women's Basketball ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Michael Price Family UCLA Women's Head Basketball Coach Cori Close announced Wednesday.
"It has been inspiring to see Alex reconnect and rekindle her love of basketball," said Close. "She is passionate and works tirelessly – she takes a lot of pride in what she does and it shows. She has been an important part of our video team already, so we're excited to welcome Alex in a full-time capacity as our new Video Coordinator."
Zachem has been a full-time intern since June 2023, coordinating video operations for women's basketball games and practices. As a member of the video team, Zachem supported the coaching staff in preparing scouting reports, breaking down opponent video and contributed to scout team coaching in preparation for games; she produced creative and highlight videos to aid film sessions. Zachem also assisted with pre-game clinics and summer camp for girls ages 6-12.
"Following a two-year internship here at UCLA, I am excited to join the program as Video Coordinator under the leadership of Coach Cori and her staff," said Zachem. "It is a privilege to be part of an organization that values personal development, camaraderie, and education while never losing enthusiasm for high-level competition. I am thrilled to work with such a talented group of women athletes and honored to be part of the Bruin community - Fours Up!"
Prior to joining the Bruins in Westwood, Zachem worked in the entertainment industry. Zachem had stints at HBO and NBC Universal, working in finance, travel and operations from 2017-2023. She graduated from Saint Joseph's University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance.
Zachem was a four-year starter and senior captain of Saint Joseph's Women's Tennis in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
"It has been inspiring to see Alex reconnect and rekindle her love of basketball," said Close. "She is passionate and works tirelessly – she takes a lot of pride in what she does and it shows. She has been an important part of our video team already, so we're excited to welcome Alex in a full-time capacity as our new Video Coordinator."
Zachem has been a full-time intern since June 2023, coordinating video operations for women's basketball games and practices. As a member of the video team, Zachem supported the coaching staff in preparing scouting reports, breaking down opponent video and contributed to scout team coaching in preparation for games; she produced creative and highlight videos to aid film sessions. Zachem also assisted with pre-game clinics and summer camp for girls ages 6-12.
"Following a two-year internship here at UCLA, I am excited to join the program as Video Coordinator under the leadership of Coach Cori and her staff," said Zachem. "It is a privilege to be part of an organization that values personal development, camaraderie, and education while never losing enthusiasm for high-level competition. I am thrilled to work with such a talented group of women athletes and honored to be part of the Bruin community - Fours Up!"
Prior to joining the Bruins in Westwood, Zachem worked in the entertainment industry. Zachem had stints at HBO and NBC Universal, working in finance, travel and operations from 2017-2023. She graduated from Saint Joseph's University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance.
Zachem was a four-year starter and senior captain of Saint Joseph's Women's Tennis in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
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