In 2008, Zinter began his coaching career with the Rookie level Missoula Osprey in the Diamondbacks organization. On December 2, 2008, Zinter was announced as the hitting coach for the High-A Visalia Rawhide.
In 2008, Zinter began his coaching career with the Missoula Osprey, a Rookie level team in the Diamondbacks organization. On December 2nd, 2008, he was named the hitting coach for the High-A Visalia Rawhide.