Premier Year-Round Baseball & Softball Training Facility on the Eastside, with top coaches and Over 7,000 Sq. Ft. of Elite Training Space

Meet the TeaM:

At Field of Champions, our exceptional team combines passion, expertise, and a commitment to personalized athlete development, making every experience here impactful and growth-oriented

  • FIELD OF CHAMPIONS CO-OWNER

    Zach provides one on one, group lessons, and team training with a focus on Catchers, fielding, and hitting. Zach played four years at Newport H.S. earning Team Captain and All-State honors and winning a State Championship in his senior year. He went on to play four years at Washington State as a Catcher and was a two time captain for the Cougs. Zach is Head of Instruction for Field of Champions in charge of our training programs. Zach lives in Snoqualmie with his wife Alea, and their children, Cami, Parker, and Clay.

  • LEAD SOFTBALL COACH

    Dani Tachell heads up our softball program at FOC. She works with hitters, catchers, and fielders and brings a unique energy to teaching. She graduated from Woodinville H.S. after an undefeated season and state championship in 2005. Dani played college softball at Boston College rotating between 1B, 3B, and Catcher. After 4 years of D1 softball, she continued her career professionally in Switzerland for one season. This is where her passion for coaching became evident. Dani returned to Woodinville and coached for her alma mater from 2011- 2021. In 2016, Dani was awarded the Washington State Coach of the Year and in 2017, led the Falcons to the 4A State Title and earned the National Fastpitch High School Coach of the Year. Dani lives in Carnation with her husband, Chad and their 4 children; Kaili, Keagan, Kacey and Andi.

  • BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR (PITCHING & HITTING)

    Nick provides one on one, group lessons, and team training focused on pitching and hitting. He has been an instructor at FOC since 2020.  He graduated from Argonaut H.S. in Jackson, CA in 2005 where he was the captain of the baseball team. Nick played at Cochise College in AZ and De Anza College in CA before earning a full scholarship to play NAIA at Texas College in Tyler, TX.  Nick has coached in the Seattle area since 2013.  He has coached the Rippers, North Seattle Rainiers, FM Sports, Wildcats Baseball Club, and the FOC Bears.  Nick was also the JV pitching coach at Eastlake H.S. in 2018.  Nick has trained players who have gone on to play at Notre Dame, TCU, UW, Bellevue College, Oregon State, Washington State, Brown, and many more.  His focus is not only on player development but also making sure each individual understands the importance of making a difference off the field and succeeding in the classroom. 

  • BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR (PITCHING)

    Sam provides one on one lessons and team training focused on pitching. He graduated from Skyline High School where he played baseball all four years, earning all conference honors.  Sam went on to pitch at Pacific University for four years, and graduated with a degree in Business Administration.  Over the past six seasons Sam has coached multiple levels from 13U-18U with FOC Bears Baseball.

  • BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR (PITCHING)

    Jacob specializes in pitching instruction and works with committed pitchers ages 13-21. He is a native of Issaquah who anchored the starting rotation of Issaquah High School's state championship team in 2007. He earned three varsity letters in baseball and football, All-Kingco honors, and served as captain in both sports. Jacob played two years at Edmonds Community College, where he served as team captain, and moved on to play D1 ball at Liberty University in Virginia where he compiled a 2.97 career ERA and led the team in saves in 2012. He then competed in the California Winter League and signed with the Rockford Aviators of the Frontier League before injury ended his playing career.

    Jacob has coached at Eastside Catholic HS (2016), Issaquah HS (2023) and Lakeside Recovery (2011 - 18U, 2022 - 14U, 2023 - 15U).  Jacob and his wife Alyssa live in downtown Issaquah with their German Shorthaired Pointer, Lou. 

  • FIELD OF CHAMPIONS CO-OWNER

  • BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR (HITTING & FIELDING)

    Max provides one on one, group lessons, and team training focused on hitting and fielding. He graduated from Mt. Si H.S. and played Center Field for the 2011 Wildcats State Championship team. In the Championship game he hit a two out walk off single for the Wildcats’ first state baseball title. He went on to play at Bellevue College, Kansas State, and in 2015 Max was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was selected to represent the first ever New Zealand national team in 2012 and plays professionally in New Zealand and Australia. Max is a great instructor, and his love for the game shows when he’s working with athletes.

  • BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR (HITTING & INFIELD)

    “Coach Ritt” provides one on one, and group lessons focused on hitting and infield. He has coached nine seasons from youth to High School ball.  Marc played at Newport H.S. earning All-State honors and winning a state championship his senior year.  He went on to play four years at the University of Washington, leading the Huskies in homeruns his junior year and posting a .308 career batting average. Marc was drafted by the Florida Marlins.  Coach Ritt teaches the game with a focus on fundamentals, playing loose and fast, and competing every pitch.

FIELD OF CHAMPIONS TESTIMONIALS:

  • "FOC is a wonderful baseball gym for lessons or just for a day out at the cages. The owners, Zach and Casey, go above and beyond to make this gym a welcoming and clean environment and provide knowlegable instruction to kids. You can tell the trainers love what they do and care about the kids progress and their joy for the sport. Could not recommend this gym enough!"

    -Lindsey W.

  • "Phenomenal coaching staff matched with excellent service. Welcoming to all ages and levels of skill that want to improve their abilities."

    -Alex B.

  • "FOC has the best approach to teaching fundamentals that I have seen in the area. They keep kids engaged, have fun, but maintain a competitive edge when working with players. All the instructors know baseball, played the sport at the highest levels and know how to teach it! I am always impressed with the program whether my son is in a private lesson, at hit club or attending a camp."

    -Ryan R.

  • "FOC builds great ballplayers but more importantly, this team builds the character of the young men in their program. I love watching my kid play ball for this club and I appreciate how he's held accountable for his appearance, behavior, and sportsmanship."

    -J.M.

  • "FOC has a great approach when working with players of all ages. They not only teach the physical side of baseball, but also the mental approach. They have a positive, hard working attitude and run a program with values."

    -R.R.

  • "Great facility, great coaches and easy access from I-90."

    -Andrew S.