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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…
Five Reasons to Continue Your Coaching Education
Pop quiz. What was the title of Hall of Fame Major League Manager, Earl Weaver’s autobiography? The answer: “It’s What You Learn After You Know It All That Counts.” That…
Empowering Conversations With Your Children
“Second-Goal” ParentingTM Method #2: Empowering Conversations With Your Children Conversations are the glue between people, the essential element in a strong relationship. Many parents fall into the trap of thinking…
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.…
Time Management for Returning Coaches: The Benefits of Organizing Effective Practices
As a returning coach, your past experience provides you with a huge advantage in the area of time management. Even just one season under your belt gives you the basis…
Tips for Sports Parent/Caregiver Self-Care
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…
Don’t Let This Happen: People Give Face to the Worst in Youth Sports
In April 2016, cellphone video captured two men brawling during a youth baseball game, and those few seconds of video went viral. National and network news used those few seconds…
Three Ways to Train in the Great Indoors
Most parts of the country are into the depths of winter, meaning scant chance for outdoor baseball and softball training. But don’t despair; you have plenty of opportunity to train…
Four Ways to Make the Most of Fall Ball
Fall Ball in many leagues may lack the excitement and attention of the regular season and tournament play, but in many ways it is just as important, if not more…
8 Helpful Tips for New Little League® Coaches
You stepped up, and volunteered to coach a Little League® team. First, thank you! Without committed volunteers like you, local leagues would not be able to provide kids with the…