An Inside Look into Lower Merion (Pa.) Little League
Lower Merion (Pa.) Little League has experienced a 134% increase in registration numbers between the 2018 season and 2024, reversing a decline of 27% from 2013-2017. In a boundary area…
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Little League® New Educational Initiative, The Basics, Aimed to Help Those New to the Game
Being a part of the Little League® program for many families has been something that has been passed down through the generations, but for some of today’s parents, coaches, and…
“I’m in it for the Kids!” How to Create a Player-Centered Little League® Experience
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,…
MLB Great, Don Mattingly, Reflects on His Little League® Experience
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…
Six Innings Interview: Mental Well-Being Spotlight with MLB and Crisis Text Line
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…
Little League® Q&A: Ken Eriksen: USA Softball Women’s National Team and University of South Florida Head Coach
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…
LITTLE LEAGUE® INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES EDUCATION AND TRAINING WEBSITE: LITTLE LEAGUE UNIVERSITY
Little League® Baseball and Softball has launched the online destination of its new training and education platform, Little League University. LittleLeagueU.orgis designed to transform the way volunteers, league and district…
I Went From a Complainer to Concession Stand Manager
Throughout last season, I was one of those parents who regularly complained. I wasn’t over-the-top at all, and tried to act as courteous and professional as I could. That said,…
When Cheering On Your Kids, Know Your Role!
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…
What You Hear When You Aren’t Coaching from the Sidelines
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…