At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
All Little League® managers and coaches are volunteers, who by definition, are considered amateurs. Yet, whether coaching for the first time, or a veteran of many seasons there is always…
1. Conducting an Annual In-Person or Virtual General Membership Meeting Governance, direction, and oversight are key for any well-run league. Conducting a General Membership meeting serves as a cornerstone for…
After 25 years around amateur athletics, more recently as Founder & CEO of GameChanger, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and observe some of the nation’s best coaches in action.…
The Little League® Tee Ball Curriculum is a 10-week plan that features structured learning highlighted by one practice and one game per week. Over the course of the season, coaches…
When chartering, each league should take time to review its boundary map to ensure that it is accurate and meets the needs of the league. There are three essential items…
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…
Along with the increased level of competition and excitement that comes with playing in the Little League® International Tournament comes an increase in media attention and interview requests for League…
There are a lot of moving parts that go into a successful Little League® Registration Day. Creating a registration checklist of actionable items to be completed prior to registration day…
At all times, leagues should carefully follow the specific guidelines outlined in the Little League® Rules, Regulations and Operating Policies, specifically found in Operating Policies sections including: Using Little League…