Coaches Corner

Freeport Little League (FLL) is committed to the enrichment, in both life and sport, for all its players and volunteers. The development of our athletes is a primary objective. It is understood that Coaches/Managers play a critical role in this objective. While there are numerous ways to provide instruction as a coach, FLL is looking to develop a strategy in regard to player development. This strategy hopes to provide coaches with age-appropriate skills, an understanding of the strategies and rules of baseball, as well as the resources to support these efforts.

Coaching Plans



Little League® offers a program for Tee Ball players (ages 4-6) that is specifically designed to provide a foundation and introduction to baseball that is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals.

The Little League Tee Ball program is a 10-week plan that features structured learning, highlighted by one practice and one game per week. Over the course of the season, coaches and parents will engage in a series of lessons utilizing up to 40 activities that include skills, drills and plenty of physical activity.

A great resource for a first-time or veteran coach, Little League’s Tee Ball program includes:

  • Detailed practice plans for each week of the 10-week program
  • Quick practice plans for each week of the 10-week program
  • Activity Guides explaining each drill in detail
  • Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Tips for each week of the program
  • SKLZ FUN-damentals videos focusing on teaching basic Tee Ball skills.
Download File Size - 15MB

Tee Ball Program.pdf






The Little League® Coach Pitch Program was created to provide volunteer managers and coaches in the Little League Minor Baseball Division with the appropriate direction to organize and efficiently operate practices throughout the season.

This 12-week program focuses on the fundamentals of baseball, and is designed to build a solid foundation for becoming a successful ballplayer, including the “emotional fuel tank,” as described by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). The program assumes that the volunteers who have accepted the responsibility of coaching children in this age group have a limited background in baseball and the leadership and teaching acumen that is inherent with coaching Little Leaguers® at this level of the program.

Each week’s lesson offers extensive review, while continuing to tout the importance of team-building and chemistry. Coaches can use the opportunities provided in this program to engage with the children on your team and grow their self-worth. It’s important for coaches to remember that Little League is a fun activity that has as its prime objective nurturing and growing well-rounded and productive people, not developing elite ballplayers.

A great resource for a first-time or veteran coach, Little League’s Coach Pitch program includes:

  • Detailed practice plans for each week of the 12-week program
  • Quick practice plans for each week of the 12-week program
  • Detailed diagrams explaining each drill and activity
  • Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Tips for each week of the program

Download File Size - 9MB

Coach Pitch Program.pdf


Coaches Corner

Little League Coaching Programs


Little League has provided some coaching resources that are available online. Register to download the information.

Additionally, please consider the coaching programs below.

Click to learn about the 12-week Coaching Program for the Little League Minor Baseball Division.

Click to learn about the 10 week-Little League Tee Ball Program

Little League University



Little League® Baseball and Softball has launched the online destination of its new training and education platform, Little League University. 

Little League University

Little League University is designed to transform the way volunteers, league and district administrators, coaches, and parents experience learning about the Little League program.

Click the link and choose your category to see what your missing!

Training and Coaching Resources



Heads Up Online Training Course

Get prepared for the new season in less than 30 minutes

Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a free, online course available to coaches, parents, and others helping to keep athletes safe from concussion. It features interviews with leading experts, dynamic graphics and interactive exercises, and compelling storytelling to help you recognize a concussion and know how to respond if you think that your athlete might have a concussion. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate, making it easy to show your league or school you are ready for the season.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand a concussion and the potential consequences of this injury,
  • Recognize concussion signs and symptoms and how to respond,
  • Learn about steps for returning to activity (play and school) after a concussion, and
  • Focus on prevention and preparedness to help keep athletes' safe season-to-season.




 

The Dugout Captain Blog provides Managers and Coaches with a wealth of information concerning drills, skill training, fundamentals, practice plans, and more.

Articles and video clips are provided to assist the Manager in developing a robust, effective, and fun practice!

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