3 Tips to Run a Fun, Effective Practice
Whether you are a player, coach, or parent, a fun, effective, well-attended practice is centered on communication. From letting the players know what is expected during practice; to informing parents…
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Tips for Being a Successful League President
Scott Latta has been a Little League® parent, coach, manager, division director, Board Member and, for more than a decade, President of Coon Rapids National Little League (CRNLL) in Minnesota.…
Teenage Divisions: Options, Flexibility for Continued Play
So many people think that Little League® stops when a player is 12 years old, and that is usually the swing age for a child’s participation. So, what motivates a…
Four Ways to Make the Most of Fall Ball
Fall Ball in many leagues may lack the excitement and attention of the regular season and tournament play, but in many ways it is just as important, if not more…
How to Re-Imagine the Player-Coach Dynamic
A Little League® graduate, father of a Little Leaguer®, and Minor Division softball coach in Virginia’s Spotsylvania Little League (SLL), Jimmy Hensel, Jr., has made a profound impression on his…
Amanda Chidester: What is the one thing that made you better than the rest?
Amanda Chidester, Team USA Softball player, explains how the drive to improve is balanced by self-awareness. In her experience, the determination to learn and improve serves as motivation, while teaching…
Steps for Completing the Little League® International Tournament Affidavit
Follow these steps and guidance to complete the Little League® International Tournament Affidavit through the Little League Data Center. Have on hand the following items to complete the process: Three…
Five Reasons to Continue Your Coaching Education
Pop quiz. What was the title of Hall of Fame Major League Manager, Earl Weaver’s autobiography? The answer: “It’s What You Learn After You Know It All That Counts.” That…
Don’t Let This Happen: Lack of Bylaws Governing Actions Detrimental to the League
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…
Misconceptions of Physical Health and Youth Sports
By Dr. Tommy John There is a wide-range of misunderstandings when it comes to physical health and youth sports, but here are two big ones that stand out: Practices aren’t…