There is an age-old question about whether sports build character or reveals it. The answer is “usually, neither.” Baseball and Softball contributes to building character in Little Leaguers® when coaches,…

Nobody likes to lose. But depending on your mentality and what your community values, some can accept losses on the scoreboard more easily than others. Still others are just much…

September 30 marks the end of Little League® fiscal year, and every local league and district should make sure to conduct a review of all of its expenses sometime in…

The local Little League® President is the most visible local league position in the program, and serves as the chairman of a local league's Board of Directors. An election is…

For Little League® managers to get the most out of player tryouts takes some planning and preparation. Each local league conducts some form of player evaluation. As each Little Leaguer®…

If a Little Leaguer® is injured during a game, practice, or other league-approved activity that may or may not require medical attention, league officials (manager/coach, Safety Officer, Player Agent, etc.)…

We’ve all heard that without umpires there are no official games, but too often the recruitment and training of new umpires are an afterthought in the operation of local leagues.…

While it is hard to imagine a parent, Board Member and/or dedicated volunteer embezzling local Little League® funds that were meant for use by their players and teams, unfortunately, good…

Your Little League® tournament team managers and coaches are entrusted with representing the league. They are often the most important and visible leaders within the league, so careful selection is…

Inclusion and opportunity has been the cornerstone of Little League® since it was founded in 1939. Always striving to provide a positive experience for boys and girls around the world, Little…