Alex Zara

Capable of building a strong and consistent rapport among team members, Alex Zara ensures that athletes can maximize their sports experience. He does this while adhering to the mission and goals of the Head Coach and their program. Mr. Zara is always ready, willing, and able to provide the needed leadership and instruction in the personal growth and athletic development of student-athletes on the practice court and courtside during games. He listens patiently to the concerns of athletes he oversees, making sure they can open up with their worst fears and their strongest dreams so they can demonstrate an improved performance on the court.

Alex Zara will diligently take part in everyday basketball staff meetings to discuss opponents, player statistics, player development, and athletic recruitment strategies. He also takes active participation in the preparation and scheduling of practices as well as the supervision of logistics. He can engage in administrative work as needed, which include recruiting mail outs, practice statistics and coordination of travel accommodations with the Director of Basketball Operations.

Utilizing the knowledge and skills he earned as a graduate of Communications and Sports Management, Alex Zara articulates the team’s ultimate objective to players so they become aware of the value of their participation in the accomplishment of those goals. Patiently, during his employment as a Graduate Assistant Coach for a University Men’s Basketball team, Mr. Zara scouted and methodically dissected film on upcoming players and opponents. He also helped create a suitable game plan with the head coach and coaching staff that would put the team in the most advantageous position to win ball games.

With his keen eye for detail, Alex Zara is able to evaluate game plays by the opposition so he can help his team formulate an effective counter play that will truly seal their victory.