Merritt Island Little League: Manager/Coach Info

Tuesday, January 22
2013 Approved Volunteer List

Friday, October 10
Little League International Unveils Free On-Line Resource Center Website for Coaches and Managers

Little League International Unveils Free On-Line Resource Center Website for Coaches and Managers.

Excerpts from the site:

"The intent of this Resource Center is to provide the Little League Baseball and Softball Coach or Manager with the tools they need to be effective leaders of children, to run efficient and productive practices, and to teach children the baseball or softball skills they need to be able to excel.
This service is being provided at absolutely no charge whatsoever by Little League International. Any and all Little League Baseball and Softball Managers and Coaches are eligible to access any of the information in this Resource Center at any time they wish. It is just one of the many reasons Little League remains the largest, best, and most respected youth sports program in the world.
Whether you, as a Manager or Coach, are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you will be able to learn something from this Resource Center. We hope you enjoy it."

"Every Little League season begins with great expectations and excitement. The planning that coaches and league administrators do in advance of the season always pays off with smooth, fun, kid-focused seasons that have a positive impact on the players. 

In this section we’ll help you prepare to make this a truly memorable season for you and the players who are counting on your leadership in the coming months.
Areas we’ll cover in this section:
- Coach Expectations
- Team and Player Expectations
- Communication Methods
- Team Meetings
- Practice Schedules and
- Game schedules"


Wednesday, March 24
New Catcher/Pitcher Rule goes into effect

The new catching/pitching rule states:

(a) Any player on a regular season team may pitch. Exception: Any player, who has played the position of catcher in four (4) or more innings in a game, is not eligible to pitch on that calendar day.

It is not determined by number of outs, but playing the catcher position IN any part of an inning.  In other words, once a player plays as catcher any part of a fourth inning, they cannot pitch.

Thursday, January 6
Little League Bat Information

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy New Year to all! 

Best wishes for a healthy and peaceful year ahead.   Effective January 6, 2011, Little League Baseball has banned specific composite bats for the Majors, Minors and T-Ball Divisions.  Bats comprised of a composite barrel are prohibited within Little League practices and games.  Furthermore, bats with composite handles and alloy/aluminum (2 ¼ inch) barrels are permitted. 

Additionally, Little League has currently posted a list of approved non wood bats for the 2011 season.  Prior to purchasing a bat, it would be prudent to review the approved listing.  You may find valuable information per this site:

http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Sep-Dec/LLBBCompositeBatMoratoriumFAQ.htm 

Furthermore, there is a FAQ section which addresses specific concerns forwarded by parents.  There could be future amendments to the approved listing.  We strongly suggest you review additional articles at the following address:  www.littleleague.org

To ensure compliance with the mandated rule, parents, coaches and managers are obligated to examine bats prior to the season.   

Players may utilize their current bats for tryouts next weekend. 

Please contact me if you have any further questions or concerns. 

Respectfully, 

Jack Luchs
MILL President
Merritt Island Little League
(321) 452-8231