Month: January 2016

Little League® Q&A with Softball Stars Jessica Mendoza and Jennie Finch

In the softball world, Jennie Finch and Jessica Mendoza are about as big-time as they come. The pitcher and outfielder starred for Team USA in the mid-2000s, and both own […]

Basic Steps When Preparing to Coach for the First Time

By David Jacobson Positive Coaching Alliance The decision to coach is a big one, but also a rewarding one. As a coach, you are responsible for much more than simply […]

Warren, Ark., Volunteer, Travis Young, Sr., Elected as Southwestern Region Representative to the Little League® International Board of Directors

At the 2016 Little League® Southwest Regional Roundtable in San Antonio, Texas, Travis Young, Sr., Arkansas District 3 Administrator, was nominated for election to the Little League International Board of […]

Little League® Baseball and Softball Promotes Dan Velte to Senior Director of League Development and Regional Operations

Little League® Baseball and Softball announced today the promotion of Dan Velte from Director of League Development and Affiliation to Senior Director of League Development and Regional Operations. Mr. Velte […]

Mattingly Charities Step Up to the Plate for Indiana Challenger Program

Each year, Highland Baseball Club Little League Challenger Division relied on the $2,000 grant it received from the city for operational support. The Evansville, Ind., league used the money to […]

Pennsylvania Historical Museums Commission Grant Supports the Addition of New Features at the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store®

A $7,058 Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission Cultural and Museum Support grant to the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store is offsetting costs for updating exhibits and improving outreach programs and […]

Liz DiLullo Brown Promoted to Little League® Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Little League® Baseball and Softball announced today the promotion of Liz DiLullo Brown from Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships to Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Mrs. Brown […]

Little League® International Remembers Woolrich (Pa.) Little Leaguer® Aidan Fowler

Little League® International mourns the passing of Woolrich (Pa.) Little Leaguer® Aidan Fowler. Aidan passed away on Jan. 3, 2016, at his home. He was 12. Afflicted with a cancerous […]

I Can’t Wait to Be a Little League® Mom

When I was a young Little League Softball® player, I anxiously awaited every spring because that meant a new season, a new team, a new uniform, new cleats. Gosh, growing […]

Phoenixville Little League’s Mike Piazza elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Mike Piazza, the top offensive catcher in baseball history, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Ken Griffey, Jr. joins Mr. Piazza in the Class of […]