We focused on Zach's work at the junior college level and his current role as the Head Women's Soccer Coach with Los Medanos College. During this interview, Zach shared his insight into the recruiting process, the ambiguity for high schoolers about their options following graduation, as well as formatting a campus tour, just to list a couple topics.

How to contact Zach:

IG: lmcsoccer

IG: diablovalleywolves

00:00 coaching background

2:44 introduction at LMC

4:10 keys to developing programs

6:30 keys to recruiting

9:33 bringing players into the program

10:45 communication with players

11:25 campus tours

13:45 utilizing new facilities and hiring a strength coach

14:30 balance b/t academics and athletics

16:00 difference b/t genders and locations

18:30 team meetings and rule setting by players

20:50 reinforcing guidelines

22:55 constants found across time with Merritt and LMC

25:00 challenge of retaining players for sophomore year

26:30 eligibility reminders

28:25 how to assist players that want to take the next step academically 

31:45 individual meetings

34:42 differences in academics/ athletics/ work across genders

36:20 how to assist players that want to take the next step athletically

37:00 sophomore showcase and the benefits

38:10 plans for Spring to Fall 2020

39:45 three coaching points

42:50 one piece of advice

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