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Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States with a passionate fanbase that immortalizes athletes for their performances in big moments. The excitement of the home run, the mastery of the curveball, the agile infield, and the spectacle of seeing an outfielder make a diving catch has firmly ingrained baseball in American folklore.

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Four Little League Coaches on What Coaching Has Taught Them
June 2, 2023
We talk about being loyal not just to your team but to your family, your coach, the game and about being loyal in the school and classroom. Sure, they teach kids the bones of baseball: how to swing a bat, secure a pop fly, steal third. But Little League coaches do so much more than explain the […]
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Washington Program Aims to Prevent Burnout in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
“It wasn’t inviting, it wasn’t a mentorship, it wasn’t guidance. It was about results. You are judged off of your results. And in that type of environment, there is no development.” The start of the school year also means the fall sports season is up and running. But are young people in athletics being pushed […]
Building Youth Baseball Players’ Confidence
June 2, 2023
Therefore, you as a parent need to help your child balance out that automatic negativity with just as much “can do” messages, and that takes lots of them. Every coach and parent knows that youth baseball players perform better when they are confident. It’s no mystery, even to the kid. Truthfully, it’s really quite simple. And […]
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Hawaii, Georgia Share Little League World Series Sportsmanship Award
June 2, 2023
“We wanted to say thank you to Georgia for such a selfless act, making that donation for us, and we wanted to let them know that we wish them the best before the game.” Honolulu (Hawaii) Little League and Peachtree City (Georgia) Little League have been named the co-recipients of the 2018 Jack Losch Little […]
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Introduction to Baseball
June 2, 2023
Brush up on all you need to know with our quick introduction to baseball, a sport that returns the Olympics for the Tokyo Games in 2020. A GUIDE TO BASEBALL EQUIPMENT There are three basic pieces of equipment required to play baseball: The baseball bat, the ball and the fielder’s glove or ‘mitt’. However, should you […]
Overcoming Adversity and Creating Champion Habits
June 2, 2023
“It is about connecting to something that motivates you to play for something bigger than yourself or your own ego.” I am very passionate about the game of baseball. I used to be very passionate about playing baseball … that was when I was hyper-connected to the idea of playing in the big leagues. These […]
Little League World Series Evolves but Baseball, Memories Remain Constant
June 2, 2023
11- and 12-year-olds “can be goofy, and they can exceed expectations. They can be outstanding, and they can be human. You keep things in perspective.” Bill Martin’s first trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was by train along with his 1950 Houston Little League teammates, who returned home three games later as champions of the fourth annual […]
Tips for the Youth Baseball Parent-Coach
June 2, 2023
For some parents it can be extremely difficult to turn the baseball instruction on and off. Remember to draw a clear distinction between parent-coach and child-player. Coaching your own children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a parent. Yet it can be nerve-wracking. While on one hand coaching your child gives you […]
The Upside of Travel Baseball
June 2, 2023
Kids build and develop athleticism by participating in a wide range of different sports and activities. My kid is six years old and plays on an 8U travel ball team called the Half Moon Bay Pirates. I was hesitant to let him play travel ball at such a ridiculously young age, but my dude, Leo, […]
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How to Get Noticed by Pro Scouts
June 2, 2023
You see them, but do they see you? You notice a man sitting along the backstop. He’s dressed neatly, his hair slicked back and his eyes are hidden conspicuously behind a nice pair of aviator sunglasses. A radar gun is resting on his lap, and a stop watch hangs from his neck. He seems to […]
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