The Team Parent Volunteer (TPV) is an essential role that supports the team and the league by taking on tasks that allow coaches to focus their energy on coaching. Some of the responsibilities are outlined here. We encourage you to work closely with your coach to make sure they have everything they need for a smooth-running season.
TPV MEETING: Attend a mandatory TPV meeting at the beginning of each season. TPV information will be provided, important dates and questions will be answered. Spring '26 Virtual TPV Meeting: Thursday, February 5 - more details will be shared in January.
CONTACT INFORMATION: We ask that the TPV takes over recruiting and recording of all team volunteers so your Manager can focus on practices. The registrar will provide all TPVs a list of remaining volunteer positions that need to be filled based on team registrations.
BOARD LIAISON: This is a catch-all meaning all non-baseball announcements will go to the TPV for dissemination to your team. We try to use TPVs for general announcements to bypass your coaches and keep them focused on coaching. If you have complaints or questions for the board on behalf of your team, you may contact anyone on the board to elicit a response. Likewise, we will contact either the TPV or the Manager to give information back to the team, depending on the nature of the message.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS: TPVs may be asked by the manager to send out pertinent emails or texts. You may also be asked to post scheduled practices in the app for your manager.
SCOREKEEPERS AND SCOREBOARD OPERATORS: Coordinate team scorekeepers and direct them to pertinent trainings. Spring '26 Virtual Scorekeeping Training Wednesday, February 11th @ 6pm - more details will be shared in January.
UMPIRES AND GAME COORDINATORS: AA and FARM teams are required to have 2 trained umpires. Each team provides 1 umpire for each game. Having 2 umpires allows for flexibility in coverage. AAA and Majors Teams are strongly encouraged to have at least one trained umpire to avoid delays in games or coaches having to umpire. While the league does provide umpires for these divisions, if we have a sick call or an injury, having someone in the stands will allow the game to still be played. No ump = no game. Spring '26 Parent Umpire Training Tuesday, February 10th - time TBD - Davis Little League Complex.
In AA, the game coordinator is the VISITING TEAM scorekeeper, if not then any other adult volunteer (criteria below). At this level, they will be responsible for arriving at the game 30 min prior to the game, opening the umpire room for the youth umpire (in between snack shack & Men’s restroom) and ensuring the youth umpire has everything they need to start the game.
In AAA/Majors, the game coordinator is the VISITING TEAM scoreboard/pitch count operator, if not then the backup scorekeeper, if not then any other adult volunteer (criteria below).
GAME COORDINATOR CRITERIA:
Adult who will be at the game for its entirety and is NOT a coach.
Must be present on the field for the pre-game manager/umpire meeting to meet the youth umpires.
Does not need to know the rules and is not functioning an umpire role, but does need to back up the umpire in that they (as the official umpire) know the rules and that whatever the stated the call is (whether it's accurate or not) is final - in the event that a manager/spectator is disrespectful etc.
Any questions regarding either of these roles should be directed to Tom Windall, [email protected] or please email our UICs (Umpires in Chief) at [email protected].
FIELD MAINTENANCE: Per local rules, the home team will be responsible for field maintenance both before and after the game.
SNACK SHACK: We may utilize TPVs to help recruit and manage volunteers for the snack shack. More information will be provided at the beginning of each season at the TPV meeting.
PICTURE DAY: TPVs are the point person for the team regarding coordinating this event - Sunday, May 3, 2026.
SEASON-ENDING PARTY: TPVs are responsible for coordinating the team party, including working with your manger regarding a date, securing a venue (a home/park/DLL complex after a game/Round Table/Lamp Post/Steve’s are all popular choices). TPVs will work with other families to decide if trophies/gifts will be provided to players. All coaches and assistant coaches typically get a gift from their team. TPVs will collect money and provide thank you gifts or assign someone else to this job. Don’t stress on this one. Kids love pizza. Coaches love gift cards. To trophy or not to trophy. That is always the eternal question. We just ask that you lead the conversations.
If you have questions regarding the TPV role, please reach out to TPV Coordinator Rachel Korzenny at [email protected].