The 2026 Little League® Coach of the Year Award, Supported by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), is now open for nominations! Little League and PCA are honoring all the…
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A “Full-Count Conversation” on Leading Umpires at the Local Level
At the beginning of every Little League® season, umpires step back onto the field ready to call games with confidence and consistency. Behind every call is preparation, mentorship, and a commitment to constant improvement. To better…
Reilly Barnes Returns to Little League® as Purchasing/Finance Assistant
Little League® International has announced that Reilly Barnes accepted a new role as Purchasing/Finance Assistant, effective April 6, 2026. Barnes transitions from a temporary Purchasing Assistant to this full-time position to assist in the year-round demands of purchasing…
“Cherish Every Moment,” by 2025 LLBWS United States Champion Manager, TJ Fechser
Growing up, Little League® played a prominent role in my life. As a six-year-old, I played for the Mighty Islanders at Spring Valley Little League (Las Vegas, Nev.). I still remember learning the fundamentals…
Little League® Female District Administrators Share Their Volunteer Stories and Advice
Across all nine Little League® regions, approximately 500 District Administrators (D.A.) provide guidance to league officials and volunteers, ensuring each Little Leaguer® and their family has a fun…
New Sign at Lamade Stadium Highlights Expected Little League® International Complex Facility Upgrades
With the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS), Presented by T-Mobile, quickly approaching (August 19-30), the Little League® International Complex is set to undergo some exciting enhancements…
Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion: Matthew DuPuy
For Matthew DuPuy, coaching has always been about more than what happens on the diamond. From the lessons he learned to the youth he has positively impacted, DuPuy…
Little League® President and CEO Patrick W. Wilson Named to Positive Coaching Alliance National Board of Directors
Entering his second year as Little League® President and CEO, Patrick W. Wilson has joined the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) National Board of Directors, a group of accomplished…
California League Honors Jackie Robinson with Week-Long Celebration
On April 15, 1947, a young Jackie Robinson ran out to take his position at first base in Brooklyn, New York, making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.…
Staff Spotlight: Chris Taddeo
If I could pick one core value that embodies who I am and what the Little League® program is all about, it’s community. Growing up in New Jersey, the community…
