Zach Salem completed his first season as a student assistant coach for UW-La Crosse in 2019. A senior at UWL, Salem is a sport management major with a business minor and a coaching emphasis.
Originally from Milton, Wisconsin, Salem played soccer from elementary school through varsity high school. He coached two youth teams for the Milton Soccer Club, U-6 and U-14. Salem has also officiated club soccer matches from middle school through high school. He continues to officiate and play intramural soccer at UWL.