The Little League® Diamond Leader Program, a new initiative focused on educating volunteer coaches on their role supporting the social and emotional well-being of children, is now available for coaches…

  A former Little Leaguer® himself, Brian Watts returned to the program as a volunteer coach for Henry County Little League in New Castle, Kentucky, with his children. While he…

Wanting to give young female athletes more than what she was offered at their age, Kenidi White joined the Centex Little League program in Little River-Academy, Texas, as a volunteer…

As part of Little League's Girls with Game 50 (#GWG50) Celebration, honoring the young girls and women who have made the program what it is today, nine female volunteers were…

For more than a decade, Kevin Kinkade has given back to the youth athletes of Warner Robins (Ga.) American Little League.   Like so many other volunteers around the world, Kinkade’s…

In 1995, Tina Madison ran out onto the field with her fellow East Region teammates to compete in that year’s Little League Softball® World Series (LLSWS) in Portland, Oregon. Nearly…

A former Little Leaguer® himself, Jeff Palazzola always knew that one day he would return to the field as a coach; so, when his son signed up for his first…

Growing up in a baseball family, Michael Umpierre hoped his passion for the game would be passed down to his children. Fortunately, his dreams became a reality when both his…

For more than 14 years, Melanie Grubb has dedicated her time to the Little Leaguers® of Swedesboro Woolwich Little League in Swedesboro, New Jersey.   As a softball coach, League President, and…

For more than 30 years, Rachel Perkins has dedicated her life to youth sports. A former softball player herself, Ms. Perkins has carried her love and passion for the game…