Little League Five-Year Plan
Summary and Background of the Plan In November of 2019, the Little League® International Board of Directors approved the implementation of a five-year strategic plan focused on promoting participation in…
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“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…
Communication Tools to Promote and Share Your League
There are many communication tools and avenues that are free to use to promote your league. These require little or no experience and using them properly will not only promote…
Lee Johnson Auto Family – Player Welcome Dinner
Saturday, July 27, 2019 - 6 PM (PT) During the day teams will get issued uniforms, have their official tournament pictures taken and some coaches may even try to throw…
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…
How to Handle Media Requests
It is common for a Little League® to generate interest from the local media, family, and friends wanting to chronicle league games and activities using still photography or video. Below…
Understanding Your League’s Finances
When a family decides to join Little League®, it’s a common practice to pay a registration fee when signing up a player. Many parents have asked what their league’s registration…
Volunteer Recruitment Guide
During the preseason, the opportunity for the local Little League® to market and promote itself is at its highest point. A strong volunteer base is at the center of every…
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…