As part of Little League’s Girls with Game 50 (#GWG50) Celebration, honoring the young girls and women who have made the program what it is today, nine female volunteers were recognized as Diamond Leaders of the Month throughout the year. Based on their completion of the Diamond Leader training and the learnings they carried into their local league, each volunteer was spotlighted in Little League’s “The Coach’s Box” electronic newsletter and across the organization’s social media platforms.
The Little League® Diamond Leader program was created in 2022 as part of the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge and developed in coordination with the Aspen Institute’s Project Play. Focused on ensuring children have a positive, well-rounded experience on and off the field, the Little League Diamond Leader Training Program is a FREE educational resource that provides coaches with an understanding of the impact that mental, social, and emotional well-being has in youth sports through detailed information, interactive scenarios, and a variety of additional resources.
As we close out 2024, take a look back at the Girls with Game Diamond Leaders that Little League spotlighted throughout the year:
NOTE: Learn more about the program and become a Diamond Leader by visiting LittleLeague.org/DiamondLeader. To learn more about this initiative, visit LittleLeague.org/GWG50. The #GWG50 celebration is proudly supported by DICK’S Sporting Goods, a long-time Little League partner that is committed to creating opportunities for girls and women in sports and will be activating around key events and milestones this year.