Andrea Galiano’s appearance as an umpire at the 2022 Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS) was more than two years in the making. She and her husband, Mike, have umpired…
Often an overlooked aspect of the Little League program, umpiring is one of the most important. The volunteer umpire is as much a part of Little League as the volunteer…
Little League® International mourns the passing of two-time Little League Softball® World Series (LLSWS) player Robin Carey from Hampton Little League in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Robin passed away on…
By Rob Tota Rhode Island’s Coventry Little League ended its time at the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series campaign Monday morning, defeating Australia, 15-0, in a consolation matchup at…
By David Jacobson Positive Coaching Alliance The decision to coach is a big one, but also a rewarding one. As a coach, you are responsible for much more than simply…
Earlier this year, Little League® Baseball and Softball announced a $4 million plan to help local Little League programs grow the game in their communities by providing financial assistance to these programs…
James Beckum did not have a background in youth sports, but he knew baseball. In the early 1960s, there were few recreational opportunities for the children of Milwaukee’s inner city.…
Giving and volunteering is something that comes naturally to all local Little League® programs. Four years ago, Arlington (Texas) Southwest Little League (ASWLL) started a program called “Give Back…
For many Little League® graduates, giving back to their local teams usually takes the form of coaching or serving as a league administrator, but for one Mullica Hill Boy Scout,…
Each year, local leagues around the country develop revenue plans to help raise money to support league operations. Communities, regardless of size or population, are commonly interested in supporting Little…
