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Softball is a sport played by Little Leaguers®. The Little League® program offers several divisions of softball.
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Making the Move from Coach to Manager
Many adult volunteers start their Little League® “careers” as coaches. It’s a great way to get a feel for what is required to serve Little Leaguers® in a way that…
Little League® Insurance Programs
New for 2026: Little League International continues to negotiate with insurance providers to enhance coverage, while striving to make these options affordable for local leagues. While leagues may see a…
Successful Coaches Understand Player Evaluation, Patience, and Development
Every summer, of the thousands of Little League teams that participate in the Little League® International Tournament, only a few become World Series champions. Some of those teams boast a…
Coaching the Bases
“Do you want first or third?” is a question that can be heard at most Little League® fields throughout the season. It’s not a question about what Little Leaguer® on…
Safe and Structured Training, Conditioning Protects Players
Keeping young players safe over a long season — and thus keeping them on a trajectory to keep improving over the long term — should be a coach’s top priority.…
What It Means to Be a Leader in Little League®
What does it mean, for a Little League® manager or coach, to be a leader? With apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “let me count the ways.” You Lead Your Players…
The Little League® International Tournament: Umpire Submission Form
Tens of thousands of baseball and softball games are played every summer in the annual Little League® International Tournament, highlighted by region and World Series events. For each of those…
Make a Check of the Local Weather Forecast Part of Your Daily Routine
Weather information is everywhere! Before heading to the ball field, you’ll want to be aware of the weather, and how conditions may change during the game. For the best results,…
Best Practices for Training Little League® Coaches
Being a Little League® coach has a similar learning curve to the players they are mentoring. To assist volunteers choosing to coach for the first time or return for another…
Frequently Asked Background Check Questions
Below are frequently asked background check questions and answers that a District Staff and local Board of Directors should be aware of. What type of background check is required by…