South Highline National Little League: Coach's Corner

Welcome to SHNLL Coach's Corner

JOE TORRE: Coaching Philosophy - REMEMBER - "It's about the youth not about you"

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BASEBALL DISTRICT INTERLEAGUE PLAY:

We will be using a common set of Local Rules/By-laws for Baseball play between Leagues (Inter-league play).  These rules ONLY apply when your team is playing a game against a team from another league.  When you play a team from your home league, you will use SHNLL local rules/by-laws.

 

BASEBALL BATS!!!

PARENTS, MANAGERS, & COACHES MUST READ. 

Below is information recently released by Little League International regarding baseball bat requirements for Major Division and below. 

NOTICE TO PARENTS, PLAYERS AND LEAGUES:  IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPOSITE METAL BAT FOR USE IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (Major Division and below), BE SURE THAT THE BAT YOU ARE PURCHASING HAS THIS MARKING:  BPF 1.15 ON THE BARREL OR HANDLE OF THE BAT.  IF NOT, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES. 
 
Little League officials are aware that there are bats for sale in stores, online or that may have already been purchased that are Little League approved, but do not have the required bat performance standard (BPF) markings.  In fact, some of the bats on the Little League approved bat list may not carry the required BPF 1.15 marking on the bat, depending on when they were manufactured and licensed. Currently manufacturers are conducting an inventory and re-testing of all approved bats.  The result of this study / retesting is to be finished by March 31, 2009.  We are building a list of certain bats that are approved, but do not have the BPF marking due to special circumstances.  For these bats, we are extending eligibility for play until December 31, 2009.  As we are made aware of bats that meet our criteria for this extension, we will add them to the list.  Please check this list regularly for updates.  HOWEVER, ONLY BATS WITH THE BPF 1.15 MARKING AND THE BATS ON THIS LIST WILL BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN 2009.   

Bats with the special exception include the following:

Adidas Vanquish Blue design   (There is a newer model of this bat, also named the Vanquish and it has copper and black markings.  It contains the proper labeling and therefore is not subject to the one-year rule).


DeMarini  -   Black Coyote, Rogue, Distance, Rumble, Tengu, Mach 10, Patriot;  

Easton   -   LZ-810, LZ-800, Stealth Optiflex LST 1;  

Louisville Slugger - YB31;

NIKE -  Areo

 

ATTENTION ALL POTENTIAL MANAGER CANDIDATES:
Please contact your Division Director to apply for a Manager position.  You must fill out a Volunteer Form to apply or re-apply for any Volunteer Position.  You can mail your forms in to P.O. Box 98426, Des Moines, Washington, 98198 or hand them in at the Walk-In Registration Dates listed in the Calendar Section or in the "Quick Peek" Calendar of Events below.  If you would like to be considered for a manager or coach postion you must have a valid CPR card and background check turned in by the last tryout date to coach in this league. A CPR training class will be available through the league a date and time TBD thank you for your cooperation!

 

DO YOU WANT TO COACH?
Please contact your Division Director and let them know you want to Coach!  Please click on the Division Director's name in the 2010 Board Members section to send them an email. We would be happy to help!

 

Pitch Count Log click here

 

 

Professional Coach Developmental Training

Professional Coaches Developmental Training will be provided to all of our Managers and Coaches for the 2010 season.  SHNLL strives to provide our volunteers with the most informative up to date training available to have a successful season. 

 

 
 

Dates To Remember 

Please check back for Important 2010 Season Dates