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…
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Residency Requirements
The importance of being vigilant at the time of player registration is critical so that a child is not allowed to play in a league in which he/she is not eligible. Careful adherence…
Prevent Bullying and Promote Emotional Wellness
Little League® Baseball and Softball updated the Child Protection Program prior to the 2021 season, which includes an added section on Bullying and Emotional Wellness. The policy was updated to…
Jodie Legaspi: What should the car ride home after a game be like?
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…
Guidelines for Helping Youth After Traumatic Event
Little League® Baseball and Softball is focused on providing children and families with fun and memorable experiences in communities all around the world each year. Unfortunately, however, those same children,…
Approach Tryouts with Every Player In Mind
Tryouts can be a trying time for Little Leaguers®, parents, and coaches alike. Players often stress over putting themselves on-stage for judgment by peers and adults whose approval seems all-important.…
What It Means to Be a Leader in Little League®
What does it mean, for a Little League® manager or coach, to be a leader? With apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “let me count the ways.” You Lead Your Players…
Fun Ways to Promote Little League® Registration and Increase Awareness
It’s never too early to starting thinking about your next Little League® season, and the summer and fall, in the window when your league is done playing but the fun…
Residency Eligibility Checklist
Annually, during a local league’s player registration, a parent or legal guardian of a potential Little Leaguer® are required to provide a minimum of three personal documents that are used…
6 Tips for Operating a Challenger Division Program
1. Elect a Vice President of the Challenger Division Electing a Vice President to oversee Challenger Division Operations is an important task for any league operating a Challenger Division. One…