Tag: 2020

“Calm” Emotions & “Positive” Feelings: Two Keys to Stay Healthy During Self-Isolation

“Calm” Emotions & “Positive” Feelings: Two Keys to Stay Healthy During Self-Isolation

  By Darrell J. Burnett, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist; Former Member, Little League International Board of Directors Families are faced with a real challenge during the “home-quarantine” period connected with the […]

Little League® International Remembers Former Senior and Big League Softball World Series Umpire Coordinator Terry Coburn

Little League International mourns the passing of Terry Coburn, former Senior and Big League Softball World Series Umpire Coordinator. He was 76. Mr. Coburn began volunteering at Vicksburg (Michigan) Little […]

Little League® International Mourns the Passing of Mike Aker, Nevada District 4 Administrator

Little League® International remembers Mike Aker, Nevada District 4 Administrator, who has passed away. He was 71. Mr. Aker was the Nevada District 4 Administrator for 22 years. Prior to […]

“Little League® Pep Talks” Give Inspiration to Children Around the World

“Little League® Pep Talks” Give Inspiration to Children Around the World

While Little League® programs around the world may be temporarily shut down due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Little League International is finding new ways to keep all of its […]

Little League® International Reflects on the Memory of 50-Year Little League Volunteer Ann Chadwick

Little League® International mourns the passing of Ann Chadwick, a 50-year Little League volunteer, and the wife of Junior Softball World Series Director, John Chadwick. She was 83. Mrs. Chadwick […]

When Cheering On Your Kids, Know Your Role!

When Cheering On Your Kids, Know Your Role!

Written By: John O’Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project Imagine the perfect summer day. The sun is out, the birds are chirping. And a bunch of 7-year-olds are scurrying about […]

Little League Challenger Division® Jamborees Spread Joy of Baseball to Communities Around North America in 2020

Little League Challenger Division® Jamborees Spread Joy of Baseball to Communities Around North America in 2020

NOTE: Many of these events may be altered or cancelled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. For all the latest coronavirus information, please visit LittleLeague.org/Coronavirus and coronavirus.gov. Hundreds of Little Leaguers® with […]

Six Innings with Little League Softball® World Series Graduate and Softball America Lead Editor Kayla Lombardo

Six Innings with Little League Softball® World Series Graduate and Softball America Lead Editor Kayla Lombardo

As part of a continued celebration of its award-winning Girls with Game Initiative, Little League® International had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Softball America Lead Editor, Kayla […]

Update: Teams from Ohio, California to Participate in the 2020 Little League Challenger Division® Exhibition Game

Update: Teams from Ohio, California to Participate in the 2020 Little League Challenger Division® Exhibition Game

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Little League International, under the direction of its Board of Directors, made the difficult decision to cancel the Little League World Series and Region […]

Little League® International Remembers Former Texas District 21 Administrator Barbara LeStourgeon

Little League® International mourns the passing of Barbara LeStourgeon, former Texas District 21 Administrator. She was 75. Mrs. LeStourgeon, a native of Comfort, Texas, and resident of Bandera, Texas, served […]