As the world’s largest and most trusted youth sports organization, with more than one million dedicated volunteers spanning 80+ countries, Little League® understands the tremendous responsibility we share in safeguarding…

There are 2.4 million boys and girls who participate in Little League® Baseball and Softball around the world, and millions more who support the organization as volunteers, parents, alumni, and…

Written By: John O’Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project Head to any Little League® game and you will often hear the line “I’m in it for the kids.” Thankfully,…

Miami Marlins manager, Don Mattingly, had an illustrious 14-year Major League Baseball playing career, all with the New York Yankees. Mr. Mattingly was an All-Star six times, won nine Gold…

By Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer The concept of “Silent Saturdays” is an annual focus on my kids’ youth soccer calendar. It’s typically…

Written By: John O’Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project Imagine the perfect summer day. The sun is out, the birds are chirping. And a bunch of 7-year-olds are scurrying about…

  In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called the youth mental health issues “the defining public health crisis of our time.” Weeks later, Major League Baseball (MLB) launched their…

  Before Heather Tarr became Head Softball Coach at the University of Washington, she spent her days lacing up her cleats and running out on a Little League® diamond, learning…

By John O'Sullivan, Changing the Game Project Picture the young baseball player stepping onto the mound in the final inning of the championship game. What is he thinking in that…

Ken Eriksen is the head softball coach for USA Softball’s Women’s National Team and at the University of South Florida (USF). An All-Region baseball player at USF, he began playing…