Team Administration
Managing a Little League typically begins with a parent meeting. Hold a parent meeting prior to your first practice to set proper expectations and cover logistics. Each parent needs to sign on for volunteer duties during the season. As well, keep track of player participation.
Guidelines
Managers and Coaches must provide a positive role model for all players. Please read and become familiar with the league's local rules for your division, codes of conduct, parent handbook, and saftey codes. Also, all managers and coaches must submit a National Volunteer Form prior to the season.
Tools and Tips
Managing a Little League team requires organization. Field practices, batting cage time, and game preparation are
all part of delivering a quality experience to the kids. Below are some resources that may help you in managing or coaching
our S.A.L.L. team.
Communications
Setting up a phone tree or email distribution lists as forms of communication helps keep your parents informed of any changes in practice or
games schedules.
Coach Clinics
Each year, Shelton Little League coordinates clinics for coaches of all levels. The clinics cover the development of players on both mental and physical levels. For information on this year's
clinic.
Practice Planning
Practice time is when skills, knowledge and sportsmanship are taught. Young players are limited in their mental bandwidth, so practices should be well planned and efficient. Break practices up into individual drill stations versus conducting a one hour scrimmage. Limit stations to small, manageable groups and rotate stations every 8-10 minutes.
Tips and Drills
Player's skills develop more rapidly by repetitions of 'good' actions.
Ensure each player is receiving an adequate number of repetitions each practice.
Following are some tips and drills to help.
