Nora
Brandt
Nora is a Class of 2024 varsity player for Lakeville North High School. As a sophomore, she was voted captain and started every game at P/1B.
High School Pitching & Hitting Instructor
Nora is a Class of 2024 varsity player for Lakeville North High School. As a sophomore, she was voted captain and started in every game at P/1B. She led the team with a .527 AVG, .600 OBP and recorded 29 hits and 19 RBI over 17 games in South Suburban Conference play. As a pitcher, she threw 129 innings over 22 games pitched and 20 complete game starts. Despite a rigorous schedule, she finished the postseason with a cumulative 3.14 ERA and 100 strikeouts, throwing her first varsity no hitter in the Section 1AAAA opening game. As a freshman, Nora was a letter winner and started in 22 of 24 games at 1B/P (missed two due to quarantine). She made her first MSHSL State Tournament appearance in 2021 after Lakeville North won the Section 1AAAA Championship. Her 8th grade season was canceled due to COVID. As a 7th grader, she was the starting P/1B for Junior Varsity with a 6-3 record at pitcher.
Outside of high school softball, Nora plays for the Waves 15U National team and is in her 3rd season with the program. She was selected to play in the Midwest Fastpitch Showcase this August for the second consecutive year. In 2021, she earned a Direct Invite to the 14U USSSA All-American Games to represent the Midwest Region in Viera, Florida. In 2019, she was selected as a P/1B to play in the USA Softball All-American games and competed in Oklahoma City as one of 300 elite players from across the country. She was also nominated for three consecutive USA Selects appearances as a youth pitcher.
Nora started pitching at 9 years old and has been mentored by Sara Moulton for the past seven years. She has led and assisted with youth pitching clinics and individual instruction for the past three years. She was also an assistant 10U coach in the off-season. Nora is a student of the game and enjoys working with young athletes. Her focus is on fundamental skills and mechanics to help develop a solid base for beginner to intermediate pitchers.
**Cancellations MUST be made 24 hours prior to the lesson to avoid being charged.
**A catcher or parent catcher must be provided to catch the lesson.
**Please provide own glove and tennis shoes or turf shoes (NO CLEATS).
**Payment is to be made in cash or a check made out to Strike Zone Sports LLC.
LESSON PRICING:
Individual: $50/HR, $30/half hour