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®…
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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,…
My Facebook Posts Almost Ruined the Season
It started with a slight dig toward the manager. After a win where my son played the minimum requirement, I posted on my Facebook page: Nice victory! Hats off to the…
How to Garner Respect from Players, Coaches
Umpires believe that with the proper look, sound mechanics, and a consistent strike zone, umpires can earn four innings, which means they only need to be good for two innings.…
Little League® International Remembers California District 13 Administrator Roger Lazar
Little League® International mourns the passing of Roger Lazar, California District 13 Administrator. He was 78. Mr. Lazar, a native of Yonkers, N.Y., and resident of Thousand Oaks, Calif., served…
Five Minutes with Gerry Davis
MLB umpire Gerry Davis calls another World Series, this time a Little League World Series. In 2017, MLB veteran umpire Gerry Davis had the unique opportunity to serve as an…
Canadian Umpires Cross Border to Experience Unique Learning Opportunities; Foster Friendships at Umpire School
Annually, Little League® International holds a spring training for Little League Umpires. At the 2019 school, nearly 40 game officials from across the United States and Canada, made the trek…
Little League® Umpires Offer Life Lessons Through Youth Umpire Schools
Veteran umpires throughout the West Region conduct youth clinics that teach more than just the skills needed as an umpire. While Little League® is most commonly known for the stories of…
South Carolina Little Leaguer® Shares His Junior Umpire Journey, Hopes More Kids Like Him Become Umpires
Many young athletes dream of one day playing at the professional level. They step out onto the Little League® diamond, imagining what it would be like to one day step…