Alex Bachrach
Joint Mathematics & Economics
Seventh College
Senior Nickname: Alex Catscratched
USA Archery Level 3 Coach
2022-2024 Team Captain
2024-2025 President
2021-2025 SGA Competitive Team Member
Accolades
2025 SGA Apollonian Award
2023 West Regionals Compound Mixed Team Bronze
2024 West Regionals Men’s Compound Team Bronze
2024 SIACC Compound Mixed Team Gold
2024 West Regionals Compound Mixed Team Gold
Alex Bachrach’s archery journey began the way many great stories do with a childhood movie moment. After watching The Avengers as a kid and instantly gravitating toward Hawkeye, Alex picked up a bow for the first time through a Groupon his mom found. What started as curiosity quickly turned into commitment, and over 13 years later, Alex has become a cornerstone of UCSD archery.
Alex joined Sun God Archery after stumbling across the club while walking through Library Walk during tabling season. Like many others, he tried it out on a whim and never looked back. When asked to describe his archery journey in one word, Alex chose “joyous.” Despite the pressure of competition and the inevitable mental walls that come with the sport, Alex learned to approach archery through mindfulness. Treating competitions as “just another practice” allowed him to stay grounded, happy, and focused.
More than medals or scores, what mattered most to him was the people, the teammates he now considers family. One of the biggest challenges Alex faced throughout his career was mastering the mental game. Shot by shot focus and trust in the process became central to his success, helping him remain calm and connected to his roots even in high-pressure moments. As a leader within SGA, Alex often reminded himself and others not to lose sight of why the club exists in the first place. Through SGA, Alex discovered how deeply he values community and giving back. Rather than focusing solely on personal achievement, his college experience taught him the importance of nurturing and growing something meaningful for others, a lesson that will carry far beyond archery.
One of Alex’s most unforgettable (and funniest) memories came during the 2024 Westies, when a scoring mix-up led him to believe he was shooting for bronze only to later realize he was actually competing in the gold medal match against UCLA. Completely unaware, Alex ended up shooting some of his best ends of the tournament.
Looking ahead, Alex plans to take a short break from competitive archery, but his connection to the sport isn’t ending anytime soon. With coaching certifications already under his belt, he hopes to coach introductory archery in the future. Professionally, he’s exploring opportunities on the East Coast, potentially in New York, within asset or portfolio management ready to see where the bread takes him.