Tag: West Region

Carmine Conti, Rick Duarte Elected as the Newest Field Directors on the Little League® International Board of Directors

Voted on by the District Administrators (D.A.s) during their Region Meetings at the 29th Little League® International Congress in February 2026, Carmine Conti and Rick Duarte have officially been named […]

A Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion with the 2026 Little League Baseball® Coach of the Year, Chris Riley

Chris Riley’s experience on the diamond was not what one might assume. Growing up, Riley often felt disconnected from the game. Years later, as his nephew began his own Little […]

Little League® Celebrates the 2026 Coach of the Year Award Winners, Supported by Positive Coaching Alliance

After more than 4,000 submissions, Little League® is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Little League Coach of the Year Award, Supported by the Positive Coaching Alliance.   This […]

Local League Best Practices for Player Registration and Volunteer Recruitment

For local league leadership and volunteers across the world, the season starts long before the first pitch on Opening Day. From creative community outreach and school partnerships to removing barriers […]

Local League Best Practices for a Successful and Fun Fall Ball Season

As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves start to turn, now is the best time for local leagues to prepare for Fall Ball. Often referred to as “Second […]

ESPN Set to Present Exclusive Coverage of 2026 Little League Baseball Region Tournaments

Summary 86 games across ESPN platforms, including 31 games on ESPN and ESPN2 Region semifinal and championship action to air across ESPN networks from Aug. 11-14 Little League Baseball® Around the […]

Fan Information for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball West Region Tournaments

There is nothing like the excitement of Little League® International tournaments during July and August, and we want every fan to make the most of their experience. As the 2026 […]

Best Practices to Promote Sportsmanship and the Little League® Diamond Leader Training

Sportsmanship is the foundation of every positive Little League® experience, and each local league finds its own way to promote and share the highest level every time their youth athletes step […]

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 […]

Keeping the Regular Season Fun: Best Practices from Local Leagues

Fun is what makes the Little League® experience memorable for players, their families, and the volunteers who dedicate so many hours to the league. From Opening Ceremonies to community events and themed […]