Zach's career at Grand Valley had many parallels with Chris Posthumus'. His freshman year, he helped the Lakers win their first national championship. He followed that up with a national runner up and two more trips to the Collegiate Club National Championship, during which time he captianed the squad twice.

Zach's list of individual achievements would make anyone proud: 4 1st Team All-Great Lakes Conference appearances, 2 Great Lakes Conference MVPs, a 1st team all National Collegiate Club Championship Tournament appearence and a 2nd Team selection. Zach was also a 2-time 1st Team All CWPA, as well as appearing on the 2nd team for a season.

Zach is the epitome of what you can achieve with hard work and character. Nothing highlightes this better than the physical comparison between Zach and his fellow inductee Chris. Not blessed with extreme size or speed, Zach had to out work and out think his opponents. And no one worked harder to improve their skills than Zach. Many a foolish opponent did not give Zach the respect they should have. Zach is GVSU's career leader in steals and is also among the top 4 All-time at GVSU in goals and assists as well. He was a leader in the pool and the kind of player every coach dreams of having; smart, hardworking, humble, and extremely talented. Watching him as a ref throughout his years playing, Zach was always fun to wtch and a pleasure to officiate. As a founder of GVSU's water polo team, I always knew the program was in good hands with Zach as one of its leaders. His integrity and love for the game was always apparent and he is an example to every Laker of what a GVSU player should be.

As one of his high school coaches, teammate, and friend I can honestly say it was a joy to watch Zach play, and it was a privilege to coach him in his early years. I can't think of one negative thing to say about him and that says it all doesn't it?