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.)…

Yes, the Little League® season is over, but as long as there is good weather, games will go on. September and October are prime months for Fall Ball and Training…

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…

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…

Set up an Audit Committee in your league's board Schedule a meeting prior to the monthly board meeting Review all bank statements, deposits, withdrawals, receipts and monthly Treasurer’s report Tip:…

After the conclusion of the regular season, many families are interested in continuing to participate in organized Little League® activities. Tournament of Champions (TOC) or other organized events outside of…

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…