Information and Resources for Managers and Coaches

This page provides information and resources for NNLL managers and coaches. Feel free to visit and utilize this page often as it will be updated throughout the season.

Coaching Clinics Big Al Coaching Clinic [pdf] Big Al Coaching Clinic Testimonials [pdf] Softball Coaching Clinic - TBD  Player Clinics Baseball Players Clinic - TBD Softball Players Clinic - TBD  Lineup and Statistics Templates Tee Ball & Coach Pitch Lineup Template [xls] Standard Player Pitch Lineup Template [xls] Player Statistics Template [xls]  Pitch Count Rules  Pitch Count Rules [pdf]

Manager and Coach Links & Resources

• Sample/Template of Opening Letter to Parents [doc]
• NNLL Code of Conduct [pdf]
• Baseball Pitching Fundamentals [pdf]
  
• Positive Coaching Alliance - The quintessential coaching resource. PCA strives to transform the culture of youth sports, where the goal is to develop Better Athletes, Better People.
• Little League University -Little League's central learning center for Little League players, parents, volunteers and managers.
• Softball Excellence - Little League's official coaching course for softball coaches.
• Tee Ball Program - Watch videos, view weekly practice goals, download Little League's 10-week Tee Ball Plan that features structured learning highlighted by one practice and one game per week.
• Coach Pitch - Little League's 12-week program that focuses on the fundamentals of baseball, and is designed to build a solid foundation for becoming a successful ballplayer.
• Bat Information - Little League International's online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, that includes the latest bat information, current Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats.
• Baseball Excellence - Articles regarding proper instruction and fundamentals.
• Quality Coaching Baseball website - Comprehensive site that provides drills, practice plans and articles on a variety of coaching topics.  Excellent resources for youth baseball coaches, players, and parents who want to learn more about playing and coaching baseball.
• Game Changer - Live scoring app that delivers coaching insights and fan updates.
• Chalk Talk Pro - Comprehensive Digital Playbook and animated training program (advanced rotations for cutoff plays as well as proper rotations for routine ground balls and fly balls, etc.)
• The Season - Tips, drills, and advice on player development for baseball and softball coaches, parents, and fans.
• Baseball Positive - Practice plans, drills, instruction videos and more. 
• The Ole Ballgame - Drills and articles about situational baseball.
• Helpful Baseball Drills - Source for individual and team drills.
  

 Related

• NNLL Manager/Coach Online Application
• Expectations for NNLL Managers and Coaches
• Letter to NNLL Manager Applicants (2016) [pdf]