Zach received his Bachelor of Human Kinetics in 2011 from Trinity Western University and an Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University. He became a certified athletic therapist CAT(C) through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association in 2011 and is a NATA certified personal trainer.
Zach is a certified athletic therapist who brings a wealth of experience working with all levels of athletes. He worked with Canadian Paralympian athletes prior to the London 2012 Paralympics. Zach also worked as an athletic therapist for the Canadian Soccer Association at the 2012 CONCACAF Futsal Championship in Guatemala. He also worked at the BC Summer Games, BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) and BC Lacrosse Championships.
Prior to joining SFU in 2012, Zach worked at a private sports medicine clinic. He began his career as a student therapist with Trinity Western University.