Player · Coach · Program builder
Power soccer has taken me from Indiana to Auburn—and onto courts around the world. The work is still simple: learn, compete, and leave more room for the next player.
Competition opened the door. Coaching, access, and community gave the work a wider purpose.
“I wanted it for myself, and I wanted it for other people.” — Zach, on building the chance for students to represent Auburn · The Observer, 2025
Zach grew up in Pendleton, Indiana, watching his older siblings play on some of the country’s earliest power soccer club teams. He began playing at age 10, then joined Auburn University’s first wheelchair basketball recruiting class.
As his path shifted back toward power soccer, he helped create something that had not existed before: a collegiate power soccer program. Today, his perspective spans athlete, coach, counselor, recruiter, and regional leader.
He holds a Master of Education from Auburn University and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Those roles meet in the same place—helping athletes find a competitive environment and a community that takes them seriously.
Begins power soccer in Indiana.Raised in a family deeply connected to the sport.
Makes his World Cup debut with the United States.Three goals, two assists, and a bronze medal in Sydney.
Launches Auburn’s first power soccer season.The first collegiate power soccer team in the United States finishes 14–1.
Guides Auburn to the Champions Conference Cup.A 21–0–3 season earns promotion to the Premier Conference.
Joins West Bromwich Albion Powerchair FC.A new chapter in England’s WFA competition.
Different styles, teammates, and countries have sharpened the same approach: listen first, adapt quickly, and help the group play better together.
Zach’s international club experience includes a title-winning run with Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia. In February 2026, West Bromwich Albion signed him for the remainder of its Powerchair FC season, making him the second non-European international to represent the Baggies in the WFA.
Auburn Adapted Athletics began in 2009. Power soccer arrived in 2023–24, built to give student-athletes a genuine collegiate team experience.
collegiate power soccer team in the United States
record in Auburn’s inaugural season
Champions Conference Cup winner
As a graduate assistant, Zach was asked to start the country’s first collegiate power soccer team. Auburn finished fifth at nationals in year one, then won the Champions Conference Cup in year two. The result matters; so does the student-run community behind it.
The U.S. has competed internationally since 2007 and joined U.S. Soccer’s Extended National Teams program in 2022.
Zach debuted at the 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup in Sydney, recording three goals and two assists across 10 matches as the U.S. earned bronze. As of September 2026, he remains part of the U.S. National Team player pool.
His brother Jordan is a national-team co-captain, and Zach is the fourth member of his family to represent the United States in power soccer.
Zach works with players, teams, schools, and organizations in practical, tailored formats—from a focused Zoom session to an international tournament.
Across the United States
Hands-on sessions can be shaped around your athletes’ experience level, your staff’s goals, and the space you have available. Speaking engagements can focus on building inclusive teams, athlete development, collegiate pathways, or Zach’s journey through the sport.
Outside the United States
International clubs may invite Zach to join their roster for tournaments outside the United States, subject to schedule, eligibility, classification, and competition rules. He is also available to lead camps, clinics, and team-development sessions abroad.
From anywhere
Remote sessions are available for players, coaches, and full teams. Bring game film, a specific technical question, or a broader program challenge; the conversation will stay focused on useful next steps.
Start with the basics
Share the service, timing, and details you have in mind. Zach will review your request and follow up about availability and next steps.
Selected reporting and federation pages that document the work, the teams, and the milestones.
Profile facts and links reviewed September 27, 2026. Tournament participation and availability remain subject to official rosters and event rules.