Parent Confession: I Focused on Performance, Not Fun
Submitted By: Kim Ablon Whitney, Little League Volunteer (Newton, Mass.) It’s winter time now and snow is on the ground, but as I drive by our local Little League® field,…
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Laurie and John Rizzo Named 2017 George and Barbara Bush Little League® Parents of the Year
Parents of Chicago Cubs first-baseman Anthony Rizzo, Laurie and John Rizzo were active volunteers in the Parkland (Fla.) Little League. Every parent wants to see their child succeed in life…
Parent Confessions: I Was a Chirping Coach. Now, I’m a Bruised Umpire.
Joe gave me a glare I’ll never forget. He was one of our long-time umpires, and I was a long-time coach in our league. Like any coach, I did my…
Little League® Looking for Coaches, Parents, and Volunteers to Share Their “Tee Ball Tales”
Top submissions will be featured in the 2017 Little League World Series Programs. Starting in December 2016, Little League® launched a digital campaign known as “Tee Ball Tuesday” that highlights the Fun,…
Parents Should Stay Involved Even When the Playing Days of Their Little Leaguers® Are Over
At the end of every Little League® season, parents who recently had their child graduate from the program face an emotional time. The family will likely reminisce about the fun…
Dear Little League®: An Open Letter from a Parent of a Little Leaguer® and Travel Baller
My son has played Little League® for the last four years. My son also plays travel ball, and I know there is some level of discussion among parents out there…
Little League® Family Legacy: Astros George Springer and His Sisters Nicole and Lena Follow Parents Path to Success on the Diamond
George Springer III is a standout young talent who has people buzzing in Houston and beyond, after he helped the Astros advance to the 2015 MLB Playoffs for the first…
Parents Can Help Build a Coach-Player Relationship
There is a special bond between player and coach, a bond that can last a lifetime. Even those players who have made it all the way up to the Major…
Parent Confessions: I Sat in My Car Instead of the Dugout
Last year was my son’s first time playing baseball. I knew very little about the sport. One of his friends played Little League® the previous year, told my son it…
CHARLIE AND JOAN FRAZIER NAMED 2015 GEORGE AND BARBARA BUSH LITTLE LEAGUE® PARENTS OF THE YEAR
Charlie and Joan Frazier are baseball parents, having raised three boys who all played professional baseball. Their hard work, patience, and guidance are just three of the many reasons that…