Special to Little League, from the Positive Coaching Alliance.  Positive sports experiences give young people the opportunity to connect with others, develop both life and physical skills, and a chance…

While the regular season may have an end date, you can still inspire your children to enjoy the benefits of the game right at home in your backyard. Not only…

The way parents and family members behave at youth sports games and practices has a significant impact on the player experience. Parents can set an example for Little Leaguers® by…

Children should play Little League® for three reasons. Ranked in level of importance, they are 1) To have fun, 2) To make friends, 3) To play baseball or softball. The…

At the end of the Little League® season, and again before league tryouts and the start of the next season, are typically when players look at the condition of their…

Inviting parents to an open meeting after the new Board of Directors has been elected both welcomes and encourages adults to become actively engaged in your league’s activities. This meeting…

Social media is a great way to share the fun of Little League with your family, followers, and friends. Your presence should reflect the positive and developmental environment at the…

Leagues are often asked to assist with the expenses of travel for parents and families. While these individual expenses can be daunting for some parents, leagues are encouraged to focus…

Each summer, tens of thousands of Little Leaguers® are selected to International Tournament teams, with the dreams of experiencing a run to one of the seven Little League® World Series…

Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal – three…