About Dukehart Softball Academy

MEET THE FOUNDER

Christy Dukehart is a former All Star softball player, Connecticut Hall of Fame inductee, and current pitching coach located in Southeastern Connecticut. Her awards and titles within her career have made her the go-to pitching coach for New England.


DUKEHART’S CAREER HISTORY

Ledyard High School

  • Starting pitcher for the Ledyard Colonels for four years, including three State Championship teams.

  • Honored as an All-Eastern Connecticut Conference selection and All-State selection throughout high school.

  • High School career included an undefeated junior season with four no-hitters and 28 consecutive no-hit innings.

  • Career highlight: Pitched a complete 20 inning game with 24k’s and 0 walks in a 1-0 win.

Belmont University

  • Received a full athletic scholarship to Division 1 Belmont University, Nashville, TN. 

  • Selected as Rookie of the Year in 1998.

  • Was a National Fast-pitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athlete in 1999.

  • Selected as Team Captain 1999 - 2001.

  • Currently hold single season records for lowest ERA and shutouts.

Dukehart inducted into the Connecticut Scholastic and Collegiate Softball Hall of Fame in 2012

Dukehart Softball Academy Founded in 2023

  • Teaching private and group pitching lessons in Southern New England since 2007.

  • Self-owned pitching instruction business in Norwich, CT.

  • Dukehart was an NCAA Pitching Coach for 5 seasons.

  • Currently taking pitching lesson clients after a brief call.

Inquire below to schedule a call with Christy.

(Just a few) Student Spotlights & Success Stories

MARIA HANCHUCK GULLS SOFTBALL

Maria Hanchuck

sophia dicocco tufts softball

Sophia DiCocco

alexia michon NFCA NCAA D3 Pitcher of the Year in 2022, CT Sports Media Alliance Female Athlete of the Year in 2022 warriors softball

Alexis Michon

Kate Ashe