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 03/15/13   Let’s Play: Pitch In For Baseball Strives to ‘Re-fit’ Every Local Little League Decimated by Hurricane Sandy
In late October 2012, “Superstorm Sandy” slammed the Eastern seaboard of the United States, devastating communities, large and small, from the Carolinas to Maine. Many Little Leagues were in the damage path of one of the most devastating storms the U.S has ever experienced.
 03/05/13   Louisville Slugger Recalling the Entire Current Line of OneX Fastpitch Softball Bat
Little League International has been advised that Louisville Slugger is recalling the entire current line of the OneX fastpitch softball bat (all lengths and weights) from the market. Model numbers affected by this recall are FP136, FP1369 and FP1368.
 03/01/13   Jake Hardison to Be Immortalized with Renaming of Challenger Little League Baseball World Jamboree
Formally known as the “Challenger Little League Baseball World Jamboree,” this weekend-long event will feature an additional sense of pride and accomplishment, as it is re-named in honor of its late founder - Jake Hardison. More than 1,000 children with developmental and physical challenges are expected to participate in this year.
 02/15/13   Matt Weber Named Little League Southeastern Region Assistant Director
Matt Weber has been named the Assistant Director of Little League’s Southeastern Region, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.
 02/15/13   Muggings, fraud abound when teens ignore risks of the ‘shoe game.’
A fascination with high-end sneakers and clothes may have cost a 14-year-old Grayson High School student his life and landed three of his classmates behind bars — possibly for the rest of their lives.
 07/20/12   Growth of Little League Urban Initiative Jamborees Benefits Volunteers and Players
When the Little League Urban Initiative was established in 1999, one of the main goals was to bring the benefits of Little League Baseball and Softball to boys and girls in urban neighborhoods.
 04/18/12   Attitude is everything on the Little League field
 04/12/12   Little League coach guides youngsters in 800th game
 02/17/12   End Game: Brain Trauma And The Future Of Youth Football In America
 02/15/12   What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One
 02/15/12   Can Sport Specialization Cause Youth Injuries?
 02/08/12   Dr. James Andrews talks Tommy John
 01/27/12   Concussion Information Provided for Little League Volunteers
 01/10/12   Little League Urban Initiative Announces Nine Jamboree Events
 01/09/12   The Sandusky Effect
 10/20/11   The Power of Positive Coaching
 07/26/11   Measure Up for Better Youth Sports
A growing number of youth sports programs are utilizing the Coach Rating System to gain valuable information on what type of impact their volunteer coaches are having on young athletes.
 07/26/11   Is Your Program at Risk of Being Embezzled?
Youth sports programs nationwide are being crippled by volunteers stealing tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars - often to bail themselves out of financial trouble, as well as cover up gambling debts and enjoy shopping sprees. Could your program be next?
 05/20/11   Speak up about the dangers of steroid use with your young players
Would you be able to recognize the signs of steroid abuse? Does the idea of steroid use in youth sports seem ridiculous?
 02/19/11   Misguided Public Perception on What Tommy John Surgery Can Do for Pitching Performance Apparent in New Study
Despite the recognized risk of pitch type and amount of pitches, nearly one third of those surveyed did not believe pitch counts were a risk factor for injury.
 02/10/11   New Pitching Limit for Youth Baseball Players
Study from American Journal of Sports Medicine.
 02/09/11   8 New Studies Influencing Youth Sports Medicine
New studies on youth pitchers, concussions, and leg injuries.
 01/16/11   Tough Competition
Whether it's sports, test scores or the latest clothes and gadgets, kids these days feel the pressure to come out on top. But they need to learn that life doesn't have to be one big amazing race.
 08/19/10   Kids' Sports Training Injuries on the Rise
A growing number of children are engaging in serious sports training and specialization at younger ages, making them more susceptible to potentially serious injuries.
 04/22/10   The Perfect Game
 03/26/10   On Sandlot Day, Children Call Their Own Shots
 02/20/10   A Mother's Worst Nightmare
Dangers of energy drinks.
 11/29/09   Let Kids Develop Before You Start Judging Them
 11/26/09   Steve Scauzillo: A rare play in the world of sport
 11/19/09   New Season Evaluation Tool From Liberty Mutual Helps Youth Sports Leagues Measure the Success of Their Fall Sports Season
 11/17/09   Coaches Can Shape Young Athletes' Definition of Success
 11/13/09   Lou Gehrig's disease can't conquer coach's quest for the playoffs
 11/09/09   Confessions Of A Coachaholic
 11/06/09   For many athletes, skills learned on the field carry into later life
 11/05/09   Is parent sportsmanship at our kids' games in a steep decline?
 11/05/09   Professional Coaches and Athletes Provide Advice to Youth Sports Parents and Coaches in New Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports Podcast Series
 10/10/09   Helping players overcome a fear of injury
 10/02/09   Youth teams, coaches don’t deserve ridicule
 09/29/09   Young Athletes Turn to Sometimes Harmful Strength Supplements
 09/29/09   Youth coaches should focus on fun, learning
 08/31/09   Children Are Not The Only Ones In The Game When It Comes To Sports
 08/21/09   Protecting young arms: As overuse injuries rise among youth players, mandatory pitch counts are one step to prevent catastrophic problems
 04/07/09   Player survives freak accident
 03/22/08   Spring Training For Parents?
 03/09/07   For Young Athletes Having Fun, Mastering Skills Outscore 'Winning At All Costs'
 
                 
 
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