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Each local league assembles team rosters for a given season by using a draft method approved by the Little League® International Charter Committee.
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Tips for Returning Coaches Preparing the Draft
The player draft can go a long way toward determining the success of a Double-Goal Coach®, both in terms of winning and the more important goal of players gaining life…
The Draft: Manager and Coach Options
A draft option is an agreement between a manager and the Player Agent covering a special condition. There are four options available through the approved Little League® draft process. Brother/Sister…
What are Little League Tryouts?
Little League® player evaluations, also referred to as tryouts, are an annual activity for all local leagues, whether a league redrafts all of its team rosters each year or only…
Tips for Managers Prepping for Player Tryouts
For Little League® managers to get the most out of player tryouts takes some planning and preparation. Each local league conducts some form of player evaluation. As each Little Leaguer®…
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…
Trading Players Within a Local League
Following a local league’s player selection meeting, there may be a situation where, for a variety of reasons, a player needs to be placed on a team other than the…
Steps to Take After Registration
Many times after a player is registered within a local Little League® program, the family has questions about what comes next. By using these frequently asked questions, you will be…
Prepping for the Season: Selecting Coaches and Support Staff
As you plan and prepare for the regular season, keep in mind that your assistant coaches, practices coaches, and other support staff like team parent, scorekeeper, pitcher counter, umpires, and…
Preparing Team Rosters
One of the most intriguing components of the Little League® program pertains to team selection with roster preparation in the various divisions offered by the local league. Preparing for this…
Reviewing a League’s Constitution and Bylaws
Is it very important for District Administrators to impress upon their leagues the importance of understanding the significance of their constitution and bylaws documents. First, explain the distinction between the…