Don’t Let This Happen: Opening Day Disaster
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
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Little League® International Remembers El Segundo Little League® Coach William Klug
Little League® International mourns the death of William Klug, a coach in El Segundo (Calif.) Little League. He was 39. Born on June 19, 1976, and a resident of El…
Attendees from Australia Highlight Reach of Little League® Umpire School
Seven of the Little League’s nine regions were represented during this year’s umpire school at Little League® International, including volunteers from the Virgin Islands, Canada, and Australia. Proud to call…
A “Full-Count Conversation” on Preseason Preparation and Training
Across the globe during the Little League® offseason, District Administrators and local league officials spend months recruiting umpires and preparing them through clinics, training sessions, and mentorship for the season ahead. TAKE…
Did He Go? Getting Help from Your Partner on a Checked Swing
There are times when it is appropriate for one umpire to check with his partner as to whether or not a call was made correctly. The most common occurrence is…
Little League® International Honors the Life of Former Virginia District 7 Administrator Joseph “Ross” Phillips
Little League® International remembers former Virginia District 7 Administrator Joseph “Ross” Phillips. He was 79. Mr. Phillips, a native of Canada, relocated to Hampton, Virginia to join the Unites States…
Jason Kift Named Little League® Skilled Facilities Technician
Little League® International has announced Jason Kift as its new Skilled Facilities Technician at its headquarters in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, effective as of April 11, 2022. “On behalf of the…
Training Fundamentals Can Make Your Local League Safer, More Enjoyable
You may have heard the phrase: “Every journey begins with a single step.” Becoming proficient at playing ball is no exception. Baseball and softball players benefit most from effective, age-appropriate…
What is the criteria for becoming a certified Little League umpire?
There is not a certification requirement to become a Little League umpire. All Little League umpires are expected to be volunteers. Training on rules and mechanics are the responsibility of…
Rusty McCarty Joins Little League® Team as Facilities Technician
Little League® International has announced Rusty McCarty as its new Facilities Technician, effective February 24, 2025. “We are very excited to have Rusty joining our team,” said John Swisher, Little…