Month: May 2026

Dan Klingerman Elected to the Little League® International Board of Directors

Dan Klingerman, owner and operator of The Liberty Group, a private equity holding and investment company in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has been elected as the newest At-Large Director on the Little League® International Board of Directors.   “As an industry […]

Jason Kift Elevated to Lead Facilities Technician

Little League® International has announced the promotion of Jason Kift from Facilities Technician to Lead Facilities Technician, effective May 18, 2026. “On behalf of the entire Facilities department, we are […]

Little League® Video Storytelling Wins 2026 Bronze Telly Awards

Little League® received a Bronze Telly at the 47th annual Telly Awards in the General Sports Category for its feature, “Honoring the Memory and Legacy of Mikey Stovall.”    In 2025, Stovall tragically lost his life in the […]

Local League Officials Share Advice for Tournament Team Selection

Being selected to compete in the Little League® International Tournament is a dream that millions of kids have around the world each year, but it’s more than just being the best player or a random selection. While […]

Summer Hours and Specials Set for World of Little League® Museum and Little League® Flagship Store

As the road to Williamsport begins for Little Leaguers® around the world, the World of Little League® Museum and Little League® Flagship Store in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, are gearing up for a busy summer season with expanded […]

A “Full-Count Conversation” on Preparing for the Little League® International Tournament Season

While the first Little League® tournament games won’t get underway until the summer months, the preparation for an umpire selected to work a tournament begins long before that final regular season out is called.    To better understand the preparation and effort […]

Syrus Sauers Earns Full-Time Role as Little League® Technical Support Specialist

Little League® International has announced Syrus Sauers as a full-time Technical Support Specialist, effective Monday, May 18, 2026. Sauers moves into this full-time role after starting as an IT intern in the summer of 2025 and working part-time with the […]

Kristina Parker Named Little League® Vice President of Human Resources

Little League® International has announced Kristina Parker as its Vice President of Human Resources, effective May 18, 2026.   “As a mission-driven organization, we are focused on providing a memorable Little League experience on […]

Little League® Remembers Former East Region Bookkeeping, Secretary/Receptionist, Claud “Coke” Bourret

Little League® mourns the passing of Claud “Coke” Bourret, a former East Region Bookkeeping, Secretary/Receptionist.  A dedicated employee for almost 10 years, Coke’s passion and efforts have made a lasting impact […]

Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion: Gary Brooks, Challenger Division Coach

For Gary Brooks, being part of Berwyn-Paoli Area Little League’s Challenger Division is more than just another volunteer opportunity. His passion for the program is personal. It began when his son was ready to move on from Tee Ball, […]