Category: General

Little League® Remembers Longtime Southeast Region Volunteer, Julie Haley

Little League® mourns the passing of Julie Haley, a longtime volunteer and the wife of Georgia District 7 District Administrator, Jeremy Haley. A cornerstone of the Little League program in […]

Little League® Grads Set to Compete in the 2026 NCAA Final Four

Eight Little League® graduates are set to play for a chance to cement themselves in basketball history as they compete for a chance to be crowned champion in the 2026 […]

Little League® Spotlights Child Protection Program, New Initiatives During Child Abuse Prevention Month

With millions of dedicated volunteers across more than 80 countries stepping up to the plate to make every season the best experience possible, Little League® recognizes its role as the […]

2026 Little League® Region and World Series Schedule Features More Than 340 Games on ESPN Platforms

Key Takeaways:   All 22 games of the Little League Softball® World Series, Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, set to air on ESPN linear platforms for the first time in event history, furthering the […]

Nate Persun Returns to Little League® in Full-Time Partnership Marketing Role After Summer Internship

Little League® International has announced Nate Persun as its new Marketing Account Executive, effective March 30, 2026, returning to the Little League Partnership Marketing team after working as a Marketing Support and Mailing and Shipping Associate in the summer of 2025.    Before […]

Reflecting on a Senior League Softball World Series Experience

Dear Little League®, I wanted to express my gratitude for the incredible opportunity to participate in the Senior League Softball World Series (SLSWS) in 2022 and 2023. This experience transformed […]

Charlie Sheridan Returns to Little League® in Full-Time Role as Web and App Coordinator After Summer Internship

Little League® International has announced Charlie Sheridan as its new Web and App Coordinator, effective March 23, 2026. Sheridan returns to the Little League team after working as the Digital Media Intern in the Summer of 2025.   […]

A “Full-Count Conversation” on Preseason Preparation and Training

  Across the globe during the Little League® offseason, District Administrators and local league officials spend months recruiting umpires and preparing them through clinics, training sessions, and mentorship for the season ahead.   TAKE […]

Staff Spotlight: Cathy Lusk

My earliest memories of Little League® didn’t come from playing on the field or working in the office; they came from my family. Growing up in Carlstadt, New Jersey, in a household with four older siblings, Little League was a prominent part of my childhood.    Both […]

Little League® SAFE to Play Grant Applications Open Through May 15

Beginning March 16, through May 15, local Little League® programs will have the opportunity to apply for two grants through the new Little League SAFE to Play Grant Program, which provides financial support to help leagues strengthen safety efforts and reduce injury risk. Funding for these […]