Meet Our Coaches
Elite trainers with college-level experience and proven player development
Brandon Almodovar
Brandon Almodovar
The Owner & Director of Player Development
Brandon Almodovar is the founder and head trainer of Champions Forge Academy, one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing player-development programs for baseball and softball athletes. With experience spanning collegiate play, professional baseball, and high-level coaching, Brandon has built a reputation for developing athletes with precision, intent, and a modern approach to the game.
Brandon played three years of college baseball, where he established himself as a versatile infielder and student of the game. After college, he signed and played independent professional baseball, gaining the real-world, pro-level insights that now shape his infield and hitting instruction.
Transitioning into coaching, Brandon served as the Infield Coach at Seminole State College (D1 JUCO) and later became the Softball Recruiting Coordinator at FMU, evaluating top talent and helping build competitive collegiate rosters. His coaching tree continues to grow, with over 25 softball athletes and over 15 baseball players moving on to play at the college level under his guidance.
Brandon’s training is rooted in biomechanics, movement patterns, and efficient skill development. He is certified in Strength & Conditioning through OTA, and also holds advanced softball certifications, including EID Infielding under Morgan Stuart, one of the most respected names in the sport. Brandon has learned from elite minds in baseball and softball, including former MLB coach Andy Barkett, shaping his approach into a balanced blend of modern analytics and old-school competitiveness.
Today, Brandon leads Champions Forge Academy — powered by HitTrax technology, a 4,000 sq. ft. training facility, and multiple competitive travel teams focused on true long-term development. His mission is simple:
- Develop athletes who are skilled, confident, disciplined, and prepared for the next level — both on and off the field.
Training Rate
- • HitTrax access included
- • Hitting mechanics and approach work
- • Infield footwork, glove work, transfers
Jordan Almodovar
Lead Trainer – Baseball & Softball
Jordan is one of Central Florida’s top young baseball instructors, known for his elite catching development, advanced hitting knowledge, and strong player-development background. As a former catching coach at Seminole State College, he brings college-level detail and instruction to athletes of all ages—focusing on receiving, blocking, transfers, throwing efficiency, and game management.
Jordan played four years of collegiate baseball, developing deep expertise in the catching position and offensive approach. He also competed in the Deland Suns Collegiate League as both a player and coach, further refining his understanding of high-level baseball.
He is OTA Strength & Conditioning certified, allowing him to combine proper movement patterns, explosive athletic development, and position-specific training into every session.
Jordan’s hitting system is built from learning under Andy Barkett, a former MLB hitting coach, alongside other respected collegiate and professional instructors. He teaches a modern hitting philosophy based on efficient movement, sequencing, adjustability, and real game power.
With over five years of experience, Jordan plays a major role in the development of Champions Forge athletes, helping players get stronger, smarter, and more confident on the field.
Training Rate
- • HitTrax access included
- • Advanced catching development
- • High-level hitting instruction
- . catching lessons with jordan $75
- . Hitting lessons with Jordan $75
Tristan Almodovar
Tristan played two years of college baseball at ONU, where he developed advanced infield skills and a deep understanding of defensive mechanics. Before college, he competed for some of Florida’s top travel programs — including Power Baseball and the Orlando Scorpions — and was a four-year varsity starter at Deltona High School, earning a reputation as one of the area’s most reliable infielders.
Like Brandon, Tristan is certified in EID Infield Development under Morgan Stuart, one of the most respected infield minds in softball. This shared certification allows both brothers to teach advanced footwork patterns, glove work, and defensive movement that translate to elite performance in both softball and baseball.
Tristan has coached within the Central Florida United program and currently serves as an Assistant Softball Coach at Father Lopez High School, helping guide athletes through competitive seasons while focusing on development, IQ, and defensive excellence.
At Champions Forge Academy, Tristan leads infield instruction with a focus on biomechanics, efficient movement, and game-speed training. His goal is simple:.
- Build confident, explosive, fundamentally sharp infielders ready for the next level.
Training Rate
- • HitTrax access included
- • Infield fundamentals
- • Hitting development and sequencing