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.
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"It has been inspiring to see Alex reconnect and rekindle her love of basketball," said Close. "She is passionate and works tirelessly โ 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."
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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.
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"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!"
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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.
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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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"It has been inspiring to see Alex reconnect and rekindle her love of basketball," said Close. "She is passionate and works tirelessly โ 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."
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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.
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"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!"
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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.
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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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