2023 MLL Coaches Meeting - March 1, 2023 - Seattle
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2023 MLL Coaches Meeting March 1, 2023
THANK YOU
• Culture
Agenda
• MLL Overview
• Safety
• Equipment
• Fields
• Umpires
• Calendar
• PCA Workshop
• Q&A
Culture
MLL Culture
• Why are we here?
• Character development
• Build community
• Teamwork, sportsmanship, and
fair play
• FUN
Little League Mission Statement Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball.” Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball and Softball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.
MLL is Growing…
• Because of YOU – the volunteers
• Player First Culture
• Joe Girardi:
• “The best thing a kid can say to a
coach is that he wants to play
again next year.”
• “The greatest reward as a coach is
to have that same player say to
you he wants to be on your team.”
MLL is a part of WA District 8
• 12 Members:
• Ballard LL
• Magnolia LL
• North Bothell LL
• North Central LL
• NE Seattle LL
• North Lake LL
• Northshore LL
• Northwest LL
• Queen Anne LL
• RUG LL
• Shoreline LL
• Woodinville LL
• Challenger Programs
Magnolia Little League > WA District 8 > Western Region (San Bernardino, CA) > International (Williamsport, PA)
agnolia by the Numbers 786 239 77 Players Volunteers Teams 357 Baseball 115 Baseball 34 Baseball 241 Softball 72 Softball 23 Softball 188 Tee Ball 52 Tee Ball 20 Tee Ball
agnolia by the Numbers
170 58 24
Boosters Sponsors Directors
$5,572 $55,200 Behind the
scenes
Other Sources of Income: Player Registration & Employer MatchingGinger Ard Chris Kent
John Bennett Kirsten Kunkel
Jeanette Blanksenship Jeff Lawson
Jessie Bohl James McReynolds
Magnolia Dave Buckholtz Jesse Miller
Little League Bill Condon Joe Myxter
Board of Ray Dearie Greg Pendleton
Directors Erich Ellis Matt Rain
Joe Gallo Matt Rarity
Pat Hopps Alicia Scalzo
Rob Howe Irene Sparck
Tony Huizenga Jake VallejoVice President: Rob Howe - robertwhowe@hotmail.com
2023 Softball Numbers & Highlights
• 241 girls signed up for softball
• + 71 girls signed up for T-ball
• 312 MLL girls (35% increase from 2021)
• 23 Softball Teams
• Over 70 Softball Coaches & Volunteers
• 10 Board Members with softball focus
• Pitching Clinics throughout the seasonSafety • Background Checks • Medical Release Forms • Safety Plan • Injury Prevention • Dynamic warm-up
Safety Questions/Concerns safety@magnolialittleleague.com
Background Checks
All Volunteers need a background check.
• Register as a volunteer via the MLL website
• All local Little League programs in the United States are required to conduct national
criminal background checks, in addition to a search of the Department of Justice National
Sex Offender Registry, for each volunteer with regular service to the league or repetitive
access to children
• The Little League International provider for background checks is J.D. Palantine (JDP)
• Little League Rule - Regulation I (c), section 8 and 9Medical Release Forms Search Google: Little League Medical Release Form Print Print a copy for each kid on your team Have Have the parents fill it out Review Review them carefully Keep Keep them in a folder in your bag
Safety Plan – Coach Responsibilities Attend Coaches Meeting and PCA Training Uphold Code of Conduct & follow MLL and Blue Book Rules Have Medical Release Forms present at all practices and games Inspect Equipment before each practice and game Inspect Field for hazards before each game or practice Bring First-Aid kits and ice/cold packs to every practice and game
Safety Plan – Coach Responsibilities Bring a cellular phone to all games and practices Warm-up dynamic warm-up drills before practices and games Triage minor injuries immediately Notify Complete Accident Notification Form for major injuries Inform team of safety hazards on and off the field Check First-Aid kit to make sure it’s fully stocked with supplies
Allergies • MLL has multiple kids with moderate to severe allergies • No food should be in the dugout • Ask your team parents if there is anything you need to know • Always know where you are just in case you have to make the call (have a phone in your bag)
Risk Factors for Injury in Baseball
Chris Peterson DO
206-200-7516/CHRISMP@UW.EDUThe Statistics on Adolescent Injuries Soccer: 5.6 injuries/1000 player hours Risk of injury Increases with skill level Elite youth has highest Exposure (2 vs 1 match/week) Games>Practice 50% of all injuries are due to overuse 3.5 Million injuries/year
Predictors for Lower Extremity Injury • Poor Trunk Proprioception and Reflex • Postural Sway • Trunk Displacement following • Weak Hamstrings • Prior Injury
Habits
Injured Control
Regular Starter 90% 50%
Showcases 4 1
Fastball 88mph 83mph
Pitch with fatigue 52% 11%
Pitch with pain 67% 42%Habits
Injured Control
Months/yr 8 5.5
Games/yr 29 19
Innings/game 6 4
Pitches/game 88 65
Pitches/yr 2500 1250General Rules • Know the location where you are playing • Assign staff roles for an emergency • If you are out, you are out • Cover all wounds • Some pain, no game • RTS after cleared by clinician
Injury Prevention
• Dave Self, Magnolia Physical Therapy
• MLL sponsor and former Board Member
• AA Champion Coach
• dave@magnoliapt.comDynamic Warm-Up: Mobility Drills • High Knees: run forward, bringing knees close to chest; emphasize arm action. • Butt Kicks: run forward; bring heels close to the buttocks, emphasize arm action. • Power Skip: skip forward, bring one knee to chest; keep head up and work arms. • Carioca: run laterally, crossing one leg over the other. • Hip Rolls: hip bent at 90 degree angle; bring knee from outside to inside.
Dynamic Warm-Up: Mobility Drills • High Kicks / Zombie Walk: knees straight; kick straight forward as high as possible • Backward Run: lean forward at waist, knees bent, run backwards, pump arms. • Forward Run: do two at 75% and two at 90-100%. • Jumping Jacks: 30 seconds • Arm Circles: forward and back; 30 seconds
Equipment
Equipment
• Please treat the equipment as if it were your
own - $$$
• Bags have bats, balls, catcher’s gear, first aid
kit, etc.
• Equipment distributed through Commissioners
• Tee Ball Equipment is in the box at the field
• Equipment@magnolialittleleague.com
• Baseball equipment:
• Erich Ellis
• Softball equipment:
• Alicia ScalzoFields and Rainouts
Field Prep • Field Prep – Home Team • Rake/Chalk the field • Recruit a volunteer! • Know the box codes • Lock the boxes after each game • Clean up dugouts postgame • Put away the Bases!
Rain & Field
Closures
• Seattle Parks Rainout Hotline: 206-233-0055
• Rainout Daily Email Sign-up:
• Weather / Rainout section of MLL site for link
• If Parks has closed the field do not use the INFIELD!
• Use Pumps and Rakes before Turface
• Turface: soil conditioner – not a moisture absorber
• Use sparingly – GAME USE ONLY
• Expensive & Overuse results in rocky infieldsVolunteer Umpire Program
• MLL Umpire in Chief: Matt Rarity
• Minimum of 2 Umpires PER TEAM
• All Divisions except Tee-Ball, Rookie SB & A
BB/SB
• Zero Tolerance Policy – Coaches, Parents, Players
• Reinforce Volunteer Culture
• Get more parents/families involved
• Lower costs – paid umpires ~$15,000
• Expectations
• Home team: Plate Umpire
• Away team: Field Umpire
• Training OpportunitiesUmpire Recruiting • Discuss with your team parents • No experience required • High schoolers can earn service hours • Equipment/training will be provided • Volunteers get cool MLL swag • Volunteers must register and pass background check • Volunteers must attend Umpire Training Clinic on 3/15 • umpires@magnolialittleleague.com – Matt Rarity
Umpire Training • MLL Umpire Training & Q&A Session • Wed Mar 15th – 6-8 PM • Additional MLL Umpire Training • Weds Mar 22rd – 6-8 PM • Little League Umpire Registry – Online Training Videos
2023 MLL Calendar Dates you need to know
Coach / Player Training
Coach Training Player Training
• Magnolia Little League All Coaches Meeting • Baseball Positive Two-day Pitching Clinic
• Wed Mar 1 – 6 to 8:30 PM • Sun Mar 26 – 1 to 4 PM (Day 1)
• Positive Coaching Alliance Training • Sun Apr 2 – 1 to 4PM (Day 2)
• Wed Mar 1 – 7 to 8 PM • Baseball Positive Catcher’s Clinic
• Baseball Positive Coach Bootcamp • Sat Mar 26 – 4:00 to 5:30 PM
• Sat Mar 4 – 9AM to 12 PM (3 1 hour sessions) • Softball Pitching Clinics – Andie Larkin
• Baseball Positive Tee Ball Coach Boot Camp • Throughout the Season
• Sat Mar 11 – 9AM to 12 PM (3 1 hour sessions)
Training / Resources Tab on MLL WebsiteMarch 15: Uniform Pick-up
• Distributed at March 15 Umpire Training
• Uniform Contacts:
• uniforms@magnolialittleleague.com
• Jessie Bohl & John BennettMarch 25: MLL Parade
• Teams parade from the top of McGraw through the village
• Coach responsibilities:
• Create team banner (Tee Ball, Rookie SB, A & AA BB/SB)
• Teams in full uniform (no cleats)
• Jamboree to immediately follow
• Parade Contact: Jamie McReynolds & Ray DearieApril 23: MLL Pitch, Hit & Run
• What is it?
• PITCH: Tests how accurately a competitor can
throw strikes to a designated "Strike Zone" target
• HIT: Tests a competitor's ability to hit from a
stationary batting tee straight-away to centerfield
• RUN: Will measure a competitor's speed in a sprint
• In prior years, MLL finalists made it to T-Mobile Park
• PHR Contact: Chris KentMay 6: Photo Day • Outside Individual Photos • The day will be busy, the schedule is worked around games • SHOW UP ON TIME • Sponsor plaques – YOU will deliver to your sponsor • Photo Day Contact: Alicia Scalzo
May 7: MLL Mariners Day • Sunday @ 1:10PM v. Astros • MLL has 600 tickets reserved that MLL teams can purchase • Price = $10 per ticket (view level) • Mariners Day Contact: Jessie Bohl
June 10: Championship Saturday (AA, AAA, Majors BB & AA SB)
June 11: MLL HR Derby • Chris Hurley Memorial MASSIVE FUN HR Derby • Boys and Girls Divisions by Age Groups: • League Age 8-13 • HR Derby Contacts: Ray Dearies
All-Stars
• What is it?
• Tournament teams at 10s and up
• When is it?
• Season starts in mid-June and runs 3 to 10 weeks (depending on team’s results)
• Who is it for?
• MLL’s dedicated and talented players, as selected by their fellow players and the Head Coaches
• When is registration?
• Around May 1 through May 15
• 2022 Results
• MLL had an amazing run in 2022, with 2 District 8 Champions & 1 WA State Champion2022 Mag 12s!
2022 Mag 10s!
2022 Mag 10s!
Resources Free Mobile IoS/Android App Training / Resources Tab Coaches Gift
Team Communication • Communicate early and often • Practices, Games, Rain • Team Manager App / TeamSnap • Email • Schedules available soon
MLL Spirit Store • Customizable with name and number • Spirit Store tab on MLL website
Children are
observational learners
and will model our
behavior.Challenging Situations
• Let your Commissioner know of any player, parent,
coach or umpire issues before it gets
out of hand
• Everyone has agreed to the MLL Code of Conduct
www.magnolialittleleague.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1973393Field Decorum Official Little League Rule: Regulation XIV - Field Decorum • (a) The actions, on or off the field, of players, managers, coaches, umpires, and league officials must be above reproach • (e) The possession and/or use of firearms, tobacco products, cigarettes (including e-cigarettes and vapors), controlled substances and alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited on the playing field, benches, or dugouts. Alcohol is prohibited at the game site. Seattle Municipal Code: • SMC 18.12.255 - Liquor offenses: “It is unlawful in a park to consume, or to possess an open container holding, or to open a container holding liquor…” • SMC 18.12.257 - Unlawful possession of liquor in a public park: “It is unlawful in a park to possess an unopen container of liquor…”
"Little League baseball is a very
good thing because it keeps
the parents off the streets.“
Yogi BerraNext Steps:
Notify Team Meeting
• Notify your teams • Build Trust
HAVE FUN!
• Mar 6 or 13 - Practices • Set your expectations
• Mar 25 Opening Day • Secure Volunteers• Wednesday, March 1, 7-8 PM • Adopted by MLL Board as a requirement for ALL coaches • Sets the standard for positive culture • Consistent message league wide • Parent companion course • https://positivecoach.org/
2023 MLL Commissioners • Teen BB: Erich Ellis • Majors BB: Joe Gallo • AAA BB: Pat Hopps • AA BB: Joe Myxter • A BB: John Bennett • Tee Ball: Jeanette Blankenship • Majors & Teen SB: Dave Buckholtz • AA & AAA SB: Rob Howe • Rookie & A SB: Irene Sparck
Have a great season! PLAY BALL!
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