Parents of the Year: George and Laura Springer
Forty years ago, George Springer Jr. had the opportunity to compete in the 1976 Little League Baseball® World Series, with his teammates from Forestville (Conn.) Little League. That experience evolved…
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Meet-the-Managers Event Connects Volunteers, Parents, and Players
The most effective methods are often the simplest. In Lititz, Pa., Warwick Little League begins its season by inviting the players and parents to meet with their team’s manager, have…
Don’t Let This Happen: Dealing With a Vindictive Parent
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
Local League Boundaries – What Parents Need to Know
Since its inception, a primary focus of Little League® has been to provide a healthy activity for kids to enjoy alongside their friends. It was clear back in 1939 that…
Building a Positive Parent-Coach Partnership
One of the most important on-field relationships is between coaches and their players. One of the most important relationships off the field is between coaches and parents. A group meeting…
Parents Should Stay Involved Even When the Playing Days of Their Little Leaguers® Are Over
At the end of every Little League® season, parents who recently had their child graduate from the program face an emotional time. The family will likely reminisce about the fun…
What Parents Need to Know About All-Stars
The Little League® International Tournament is a unique time of the season, a fresh beginning in some respect, with new teams forming and the opportunity to create even more memories.…
Dear Little League®: An Open Letter from a Parent of a Little Leaguer® and Travel Baller
My son has played Little League® for the last four years. My son also plays travel ball, and I know there is some level of discussion among parents out there…
How to Develop a Productive Parent-Coach Relationship
For children to enjoy and grow from their Little League® experience, parents and coaches are expected to promote a healthy, team-oriented environment that is built on trust, commitment, and respect.…
Little League® Family Legacy: Astros George Springer and His Sisters Nicole and Lena Follow Parents Path to Success on the Diamond
George Springer III is a standout young talent who has people buzzing in Houston and beyond, after he helped the Astros advance to the 2015 MLB Playoffs for the first…