Parent Confessions: I Didn’t Understand the Seriousness of my Son’s Steroid Use
We are a baseball family. I played Little League Baseball® and so did both of my boys. Our oldest son went on the play collegiate baseball and was scouted by…
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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,…
George and Barbara Bush Little League® Parents of the Year
Established in 1980, the George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year Award has traditionally honored the parents of a Major League Baseball player who were actively involved…
The 8, 10, and 15-Run Rules: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal – three…
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Creating Lifelong Memories. Developing Major League People.
Anthony Rizzo’s Parents on Anthony’s Little League Days and World Series Celebration
2017 George and Barbara Bush Little League® Parents of the Year John and Laurie Rizzo talk about their son Anthony's life as a Little Leaguer® and why he celebrated the…
Tim Walton: Advice to Softball Parents
Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Softball Coach, offers his perspective on how to approach success and failure; and explains achieving is part of a process. In his experience, parents…
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…
Parents Survey: Local League Evaluation
Quite often, making parents aware that their opinions matter, and that there is an evaluation process focused on how your Little League® services its players, volunteers, and the community ensures…