Coaching Young Pitchers in Softball – Keep It Simple
Properly coaching a pitcher is hard, but that task is far less difficult than actually pitching. Imagine what it is like to be a young pitcher trying to learn the…
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Dates Announced for the 2018 Little League® World Series Tournaments
The official dates for the 2018 Little League® World Series Tournaments were approved on Friday, Nov. 10, at the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors. “With…
Little League Softball® Europe & Africa Overview
Little League Softball® was established in 1974 and today 360,000 athletes participate on more than 24,000 softball teams in over 25 countries. Softball initially began with only two divisions, but…
Little League® International Welcomes Hundreds of Children to Play Ball Weekend Event
Little League® is all about having a good time on the field with your friends, and, now Major League Baseball is joining in on the fun with its PLAY BALL initiative.…
Player Agent: Local League Role
The Player Agent is widely considered the second-most important local league Board of Directors position, with the League President being considered the most important. A Player Agent is tasked with…
I Stressed Over My Son’s “Failure.” He Did Not.
I was well aware that baseball is considered a sport of failure. A player gets just three hits in 10 at-bats, and he is successful. During my son’s third year…
I Should Have Never Pulled My Daughter from Little League Softball®
Years ago, when my daughter was a 10-year-old Little League Softball® player, I ended up making a big mistake. I was at most practices, watching from the bleachers. Michaela did…
Three Volunteers Join Little League® International Advisory Board
Three dedicated Little League® volunteers were officially named the newest District Administrators to join the Little League International Advisory Board at its annual fall meeting in October 2019. The three new…
MG11: Bowling Green Eastern Little League Honors, Remembers Fallen Teammate
By Will Desautelle As the Great Lakes team from Bowling Green, Kentucky ran out onto the field at Howard J. Lamade Stadium for its opening round game of the 2019…
Last Hometown Team Returns to Williamsport for 50th Anniversary
In 1969, Newberry Little League made headlines as the only team from Williamsport, to date, since 1948, to play in the Little League Baseball® World Series. Now, 50 years later,…