About The Shed

Brandon grew up in Savage, MN, and graduated from Burnsville High School in 2010 as an All-State shortstop and pitcher. He went on to play at Des Moines Area Community College, reaching back-to-back Junior College World Series, before transferring to Wichita State University, where he became the closer for the Shockers and earned First Team All-Conference and Missouri Valley Newcomer of the Year. Drafted in the 13th round by the Minnesota Twins, Brandon played five years professionally with the Twins, LA Angels of Anaheim, and St. Paul Saints, earning multiple honors including Twins Pitcher of the Month, Relief Pitcher of the Year, and Minor League All-Star. Now the owner of The Shed Athletics, Brandon oversees operations and supports all skill development, bringing his professional experience and passion for the game to every athlete who trains here.

Lincoln pitched at Augsburg University for four years before moving into coaching at the youth, high school, club, and college levels. In 2019 he became Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at North Iowa Area CC and was promoted to Head Coach in 2022, earning ICCAC Coach of the Year after setting the program's single-season wins record. Over his three years at NIACC, the Trojans sent more than 50 players to four-year schools, including 30+ to Division I. In 2023, he was invited to the Texas Rangers Coaches ID Program, where he connected with top minds in player development. At The Shed Athletics, Lincoln leads all throwing development with a focus on biomechanics and pitch design, helping pitchers move efficiently, refine their arsenal, and compete at the highest level.

Griffin has been training athletes for the past four and a half years, working with youth, high school, collegiate, and professional baseball players, as well as quarterbacks at the collegiate and professional levels. A former junior college player at NIACC, his own arm injuries sparked a passion for anatomy, biomechanics, and effective strength and conditioning. His focus is on building well rounded overhead and rotational athletes who can handle the demands of their sport. Griffin is certified in Applied Biomechanics, and he is relentless in his pursuit of high performance.

Noah was a two-way standout at Iowa Western CC and 2021 Mr. Baseball before playing at the University of Louisville. He brings experience developing youth and high school hitters with a focus on swing biomechanics, decision-making, and adaptability, building the skills it takes to compete at the highest level. His own experience with injury shaped a deeper approach: training hitters not just to perform, but to stay healthy and productive all season long. The Shed is excited to welcome Noah to the full-time staff.

Josh is an experienced baseball coach with a proven track record at the college, high school, and private training levels. He served as Head Coach at Century College from 2019 to 2021, where he moved on more than 35 student-athletes, earned 2021 MCAC Coach of the Year, and oversaw all aspects of the program. His background also includes Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Indian Hills CC, Graduate Assistant at Minnesota State-Mankato with teams that finished 2nd and 3rd nationally, and his current role as Hitting Coach at Prior Lake High School. Josh is recognized for developing athletes who excel on the field, in the classroom, and beyond the game.

Joie Fittante is a former Division I softball player at East Carolina University, where she had a successful four-year career primarily playing catcher, first base, and DP. Prior to ECU, Joie was a four-year All-State athlete and six-year varsity starter, breaking multiple school records throughout her high school career. After graduating from ECU, Joie earned her Master's Degree in Social Work, bringing a unique combination of high-level athletic experience and experience working with children and adolescents to her coaching. Joie is passionate about helping athletes develop their skills, build confidence, strengthen their softball IQ, and reach their full potential both on and off the field. Book a private lesson with Joie.