RESOURCES FOR NEW AND VETERAN COACHES

T-Ball

Looking for some ideas on how to structure your practices? Here you will find some helpful ideas to get you started.
Remember the goal is to provide an experience that is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals is key to growing a child’s love for the game. Keep it simple and engaging, but fun!

Farm (Coach Pitch)

The Farm Division is comprised of 6-year old players who have participated in one year of T-Ball and 7-year old players and will utilize coaches to pitch to players. The Farm Division is for players who have basic skills but are not quite ready initially for the Minors. The emphasis is on a positive introduction to the game and teaching basic fundamentals. Remember, continue to keep it positive and fun! View coaching resources here.

Little League University

Little League University provides Coaches with the tools they need to be effective leaders of children, to run efficient and productive practices, and to teach children the baseball skills they need to be able to excel. Here you will find all kinds of helpful literature.

Regular Season Pitching Rules

The eligibility of a player to pitch in a Little League Baseball game is governed by a tiered pitch count that is tied to the number of pitches throw in a game. The pitch count determines how many days of rest are required before said player may pitch again in a Little League game. Learn more here.

Coaches Role

The Coach is responsible for running the team.  They lead with a variety of roles, but a coach teaches the kids the game of baseball during practices and games.

Coaches play a huge role in a child's life. No, really - they do, you do! We appreciate you.. here you can find out just how important you are:
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