Amanda Chidester, Team USA Softball player, explains how the drive to improve is balanced by self-awareness. In her experience, the determination to learn and improve serves as motivation, while teaching…
Jodie Legaspi, NCAA softball national champion, suggests that parents should leave the coaching to the coaches, and to make sure the conversation on the ride home after a game is…
Jennie Finch, a two-time Olympic medalist for Team USA Softball, remembers a time when she was told that she would not be a successful pitcher. To overcome the doubt and…
Amanda Freed, a three-time Olympic medalist for Team USA Softball, explains that a good teammate wants everyone on the team to do well. Being unselfish, thriving as a result of…
Carol Hutchins, University of Michigan Head Softball Coach, stresses that a successful player’s mindset must be focused on being a part of something that is bigger than themselves. During the…
The Little League® Tee Ball program is the first step in a player’s Little League career, and provides opportunities for league age 4 to 7 years old. And, how your…
Players league-age 8-to-16 are eligible for selection to an International Tournament team provided they meet the criteria established by the Little League® Residency or School Attendance Player Eligibility Requirement and…
This session discusses Little League Baseball and Softball’s recommendations to local leagues and districts on how to effectively communicate with parents. The conversation is led by Nick Caringi, Senior Director…
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for appealing if a Little League Softball® batter-runner has improperly touched the double first base. The situation described below is…
This session discusses Little League Baseball and Softball’s best practices for selecting and training local league team managers and coaches. The conversation is led by Nick Caringi, Senior Director of…