Meet the Coaches Behind the System

This system wasn’t built in theory — it was built by coaches who’ve lived it.

Our team is made up of former Major League players and current professional coaches with experience developing athletes in some of the most competitive environments in baseball.

We’ve taken the lessons from pro ball and created a system that’s adaptable to youth, high school, and college programs — giving coaches, teams, and parents the tools to teach the game with purpose and clarity.

  • Retired MLB catcher turned professional coach and youth development leader and program founder

    Tim Federowicz

    Founder | Program Development & Hitting/Catching Instruction

    Tim Federowicz played 14 years of professional baseball, including time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. A former MLB catcher, he also represented Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, helping lead the team to a silver medal.

    Tim has worked at the highest levels of the game — both as a player and now as a coach. He currently serves as the AAA Manager in the Baltimore Orioles organization where he leads player development for athletes on the doorstep of the big leagues.

    As the founder of Modern Day Coach, Tim oversees the full player development system and leads the catching curriculum. His passion is building confident, accountable, and fundamentally sound players, while helping coaches create environments that mirror what the best programs in the world are doing.

  • Retired MLB infielder turned professional manager and infield coach now designing youth and high school training systems

    Zach Vincej

    Co-Founder | Infield Development & Program Structure

    Zach Vincej is a former Major League shortstop with experience playing for the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. As a collegiate standout at Pepperdine University, he earned the 2012 Brooks Wallace Award, honoring him as the nation’s top collegiate shortstop. He also represented Team USA, bringing leadership and professionalism to the international stage.

    Zach currently manages in the Seattle Mariners organization at the High-A level, where he works with rising professional talent daily. His transition from MLB player to pro-level coach gives him a unique perspective on what players truly need to succeed at every stage of development.

    As Co-Founder of Modern Day Coach, Zach plays a key role in building the overall program structure, leading infield development, and helping ensure the system reflects the same standards used by elite organizations. His focus on detail, culture, and accountability helps athletes grow into complete players — both mentally and physically.

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    Michael Sadler

    Sports Performance Coordinator | Strength & Conditioning Programming

    Michael Sadler is a certified strength and conditioning coach with experience at the highest levels of professional and collegiate baseball. He served as the AAA Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners, where he developed performance programs for athletes on the brink of the Major Leagues.

    Michael’s background combines functional movement, injury prevention, and speed/power development, with a deep understanding of the demands of the baseball season. His training methods emphasize sustainability, efficiency, and helping athletes perform at their peak year-round.

    At Modern Day Coach, Michael designs all strength and conditioning protocols, warm-up routines, and recovery strategies. His goal is to help athletes build durable, explosive bodies that support long-term development — not just short-term results.

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    Alon Leichman

    Pitching Coordinator | Throwing Development & Program Strategy

    Alon Leichman is a current Major League Pitching Coach for the Miami Marlins, bringing international experience and modern pitching development to the Modern Day Coach system. As a former pitcher and standout for Team Israel, Alon helped lead his national team to qualification in the World Baseball Classic and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

    Alon’s coaching journey includes roles with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, and Cincinnati Reds, where he has worked across levels of professional baseball with a focus on arm care, command, and mental toughness.

    At Modern Day Coach, Alon leads the pitching and throwing development framework, ensuring players receive a consistent foundation from youth through advanced levels. He also supports overall program strategy and long-term developmental design, aligning MDC’s training standards with what today’s best pitching systems demand.

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    Kasen Rainey

    Assistant Pitching Coordinator | Biomechanics & Delivery Optimization

    Kasen Rainey serves as the Assistant Pitching Coordinator for Modern Day Coach, where he leads our efforts in biomechanics, delivery analysis, and modern throwing development. With a background in collegiate and private player development, Kasen now works at the Major League level as a Pitching Analyst for the Cincinnati Reds.

    His role focuses on helping athletes optimize mechanics, improve movement efficiency, and apply data-driven insights to build repeatable, high-performance deliveries.