What is a Player Agent?
The role of the player agent in the Little
League Program is one of the most important to
the successful operation of a local league.
The player agents assist the league president
in carrying out the important responsibility of
establishing and maintaining the eligibility of
player personnel. However, the final responsibility
for the qualification of player candidates and
league personnel resides with the president.
In general, the player agent represents the
league president in the supervision of the player
selection system or draft, maintains complete
player records, trading and replacements,
eligibility and team rosters.
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for more info on what a player agent does.
Click here to identify your child's player
agent, or here to send
the player agent an e-mail.
Here are a few ways you can work to improve your teammates, one of the three levels of a Triple-Impact Competitor:
- Fill the “Emotional Tanks” of your teammates. They have “emotional tanks” just as cars have gas tanks: an empty tank can take us nowhere, but a full tank can take us anywhere. So fill your teammates’ tanks with plenty of truthful, specific praise about how well they are playing or even just how hard they are trying.
- Use a “Buddy System.” Find the teammate at each practice or game who needs a little extra lift and make sure you fill his or her emotional tank.
- If you can help some of your teammates improve their skills, ask them if they are open to some advice. If they say “no,” respect that, and let them know your offer stands if they ever change their minds. If they say “yes,” then demonstrate the proper technique, but be sure they know you are only trying to help and not trying to seem better than they are.
Softball coaches: Below are instructional videos on how to use our softball pitching machines. These are mechanical and do not require electricity.
Louisville Slugger Red Fire UPM 55
Stored at Friendship Park - minor A and majors
Louisville Slugger Instructor UPM 30
Stored at Massabesic East - minor B
Please remember that the batting cage at Friendship Park has an electric softball pitching machine as well. You can contact our league scheduler at scheduler@svllme.com to reserve times. It is recommended that the cage be used for minor A and majors players only. All machines, electric or mechanical, may only be operated by Shaker Valley coaches.
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5 Reasons for Girls to Play Sports
From www.kidshealth.org
We all know that regular physical exercise is good for a girl's body, mind, and spirit. But you can get your daily dose of endorphins from a jog around the block. So why play sports? The Women's Sports Foundation has discovered that sports offer some extra benefits for girls in addition to having fun and getting fit.
Here are a few:
- Girls who play sports do better in school. You might think that athletics will take up all your study time. But research shows that girls who play sports do better in school and are more likely to graduate than those who don't. Exercise improves learning, memory, and concentration, which can give active girls an advantage when it comes to the classroom.
- Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills. Working with coaches, trainers, and teammates to win games and meet goals is great practice for success later in life. Being a team player can make it easier to work with others and solve problems, whether on the field or in the workplace.
- Sports have hidden health benefits. Some benefits of sports are obvious — like improving fitness and maintaining a healthy weight. But girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke and have a reduced chance of getting breast cancer and osteoporosis later in life. Sure, you can get these benefits from any type of exercise. But if you have trouble getting to the gym, there may be more incentive to show up and play if you know your coaches or teammates depend on you.
- Playing sports builds self-confidence. Girls involved in athletics feel better about themselves, both physically and socially. It helps to build confidence when you see your skills improving and your goals becoming reality. Other esteem-boosting benefits of sports participation include getting in shape, maintaining a healthy weight, and making new friends.
- Exercise can cut the pressure. Pressure is a big part of life. Playing sports can help you deal with it, since exercise is a natural mood lifter and a great way to relieve stress and fight depression. Plus, when you are on a team, you have friends who support you both on and off the field.
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