Using Special Games as a League Development Tool
Growing the quantity of teams and leagues in each district is certainly one of the most important responsibilities a District Administrator may have. Performance can be measured not only by the…
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Use the Preseason to Review Little League® Rules
Regardless of whether spring comes in like a lion or a lamb, games are on the way. As players and teams prepare for the coming season, umpires also need to…
A “Full-Count Conversation” with Europe and Africa Region Umpire, Blake Taylor
Whether they are shaking out the nerves as they prepare for their first season or putting on the same pair of lucky socks that they have worn every game for…
Little League® International Remembers Original Little Leaguer® Charlie Smith
Little League® International mourns the passing of Charlie Smith, one of the original members of the first Little League Baseball® team in 1939. Mr. Smith was 91. A native of…
Little League® International Remembers Former West Virginia District 6 Administrator James Wasson, Jr.
Little League® International mourns the passing of James Wasson, Jr., former West Virginia District 6 Administrator. He was 81. A native of Hedgesville, W. Va., Mr. Wasson, was a veteran…
The Number-one Risk of Arm Injuries Continues to be Year-round Play
If baseball is to continue to be “America’s Pastime,” we need to make sure that arm injury prevention is a number-one priority. There is no question that Little League® International is…
The Number-one Risk of Arm Injuries Continues to be Year-round Play
If baseball is to continue to be “America’s Pastime”, we need to make sure that prevention of injury becomes a number one priority. There is no question that Little League®…
Little League® International Remembers Former Pennsylvania District 22 Administrator Earle Mercadante
Little League® International mourns the passing of a former Pennsylvania District 22 Administrator and State Coordinator Earle Mercadante. He was 81. Mr. Mercadante, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a…
Developing a Junior Umpire Program
Introducing teenagers to the craft of umpiring in Little League® expands the volunteer ranks in your league or district, while creating a fun way for young adults to learn leadership,…
I Relied On Baseball Knowledge, Not Umpiring Skills
By John Valverde California District 65 Little League® Umpire I'll never forget my first year as a Little League® umpire. Unfortunately for me, I started officiating baseball late in my…