In Alexander's first season at CMU she coached an outfield that had a 0.982 fielding percentage. She also coached Cory DeLamielleure and Rachael Hensel, who split time behind the plate and between the two  threw out 19 attempted stolen bases.

Alexander joined the staff after receiving her degree from Purdue. While being a student assistant coach she primarily worked with the pitchers and catchers. Before taking on coaching she was a four-year starter for the Boilermakers. In 2009 she was named third team All-Big Ten.

In 2008 and 2011 Alexander was an assistant coach for the California Breeze 18 Gold ASA travel ball team.