3 Tips to Run a Fun, Effective Practice
Whether you are a player, coach, or parent, a fun, effective, well-attended practice is centered on communication. From letting the players know what is expected during practice; to informing parents…
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Tasks and Responsibilities of Tournament Directors Above the District Level
The District Administrator for any given district is responsible for verifying the eligibility documents for each player on each tournament team, and signing the Tournament Affidavit, verify that each player…
Little League® International Remembers Southwest Region Tournament Umpire Kevin Whitaker
Little League® International mourns the passing of Kevin Whitaker, a longtime volunteer umpire who was the home plate umpire in the 2016 Little League Baseball® Southwest Region championship Game and…
I Called Out an Umpire and Ended Up Being Thrown Out
My son’s team won their pool in District play, and moved on to face the winner of another pool. The team we were going up against was from a neighboring…
Tips for Being a Successful League President
Scott Latta has been a Little League® parent, coach, manager, division director, Board Member and, for more than a decade, President of Coon Rapids National Little League (CRNLL) in Minnesota.…
Three Basic Tips to Make Sure Kids Have Fun, Healthy Sports Experiences
By Dr. Tommy John Parents need to understand that the ‘real key’ to having their young athlete enjoy sports and stay healthy (for however long they choose to play them)…
Travel Teams
Individual players who play on Little League teams are also permitted to participate in non-Little League Baseball and Softball programs. However, players who do participate in any non-Little League activity,…
How to Re-Imagine the Player-Coach Dynamic
A Little League® graduate, father of a Little Leaguer®, and Minor Division softball coach in Virginia’s Spotsylvania Little League (SLL), Jimmy Hensel, Jr., has made a profound impression on his…
State Laws on Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training
Twenty-six (26) states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws regarding sudden cardiac arrest (and/or cardiac arrest) applicable to student or youth athletics or youth athletic organizations to protect…
Hotels for Fans and Spectators
Parents and friends of the Senior League Baseball World Series Teams are invited to come to the upstate of South Carolina and enjoy the week-long events. Most games are played…
