Category: General

Little League® International Adds Graphic Designer, Video Coordinator to Communications Staff

This spring, two new staff members joined the Little League International Communications Department, with Amy Brooks coming on board as a Graphic Designer and Hannah James being named Video Coordinator. […]

Parent Confession: I Made My Kid Cry, Not Happy Tears

It was early in the season. School was still in. My son had a big game versus the other top team in our league. I am a very competitive person. […]

A Different Point of View: Persistence, Self-Awareness, Confidence Prevail as Teenager Takes on Umpiring

Taegen McCoy is 16 years old and a sophomore at Northern High School in Dillsburg, Pa. In many ways, she’s a typical high schooler. She enjoys playing the viola in […]

Canadian Umpires Cross Border to Experience Unique Learning Opportunities; Foster Friendships at Umpire School

Annually, Little League® International holds a spring training for Little League Umpires. At the 2019 school, nearly 40 game officials from across the United States and Canada, made the trek […]

‘Mother’s May’ Program to Grant Free Admission for Life to Mothers at the World of Little League® Museum

To help celebrate Mother’s Day this Spring, The World of Little League Museum and Official Store (525 U.S. 15, South Williamsport, Pa.) will be launching a new “Mother’s May” Program […]

Little League® and T-Mobile Launch T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby, Support Local Programs

On the heels of T-Mobile becoming the Official Wireless Sponsor of Little League® International, the two have teamed up to announce the first-ever T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby. Starting […]

Crystal Joy Smith Named Little League® Data Warehouse and GIS Specialist

Little League® International has officially announced the hiring of Crystal Joy Smith as the Data Warehouse and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist in the Information Services department. “We are really […]

Parent Confession: I Tried to Coach My Son Into a College Baseball Scholarship at Age 10

It was hard for me to see him strikeout or miss a ground ball. Through Tee Ball and Coach Pitch, I knew he was just learning, but once he got […]

Be A Great Teammate: A Letter from Brad Stevens to His Daughter

This letter originally appeared on LeadersandDaughters.com, an Egon Zehnder initiative. Dear Kinsley: When I was asked to write you a letter for the Leaders and Daughters Event series, I thought […]

Little League® Exclusive Interview: Dr. Tommy John

Dr. Tommy John has his father’s famous name, and an important message for parents. “There are many things that a child needs in their environment in order to develop into […]