The manager is the head coach and is ultimately responsible for the team. The manager drafts the team (in tryout divisions), schedules and plans the practices, organizes team volunteers (coaches, team parent(s), scorekeeper, team umpire, game coordinator, etc.), coaches the team, and is the primary contact between the league and the team.

An assistant coach helps the manager coach the team and performs any other duties assigned by the manager. If the manager cannot attend a practice or game, the assistant coach will need to support the team by leading practice or managing the game.

Game Coordinator

The Game Coordinator is an adult volunteer required by Little League International to be present during a game that is umpired by two (2) youth umpires. They act as liaison between coaches and umpires and ensure respect among all in attendance.

Team Scorekeeper

The scorekeeper is the person designated to keep score during the games. They are responsible for using the GameChanger app to score each game and record pitch counts for all games in the Single A- Majors divisions. Each scorekeeper is also allowed to double as a bench coach if the Manager is short a coach during a game.

Little League rules require a coach to always be in the dugout to maintain and promote a safe experience for all players.

Umpire

Aside from calling balls or strikes, safe or out, umpires are responsible for teaching players good sportsmanship and the rules of the game.  LSLL uses trained youth umpires (12 years old and older), adult umpires, and team umpires to help officiate games in Minor and Major divisions. Youth umpires are compensated.  Training is offered before each season, and the league provides all the required umpire equipment at no charge.

Team Umpire

LSLL requires all teams to identify at least one team umpire in the Minors Division.  Team Umpires help coordinate the game to enforce rules of play, safety, and sportsmanship.  The Team Umpire is positioned in the field to officiate and is usually partnered with a youth umpire that is assigned the plate.  Training is offered before each season, and the league provides an umpire shirt and hat at no charge.  Team Umpires are compensated with a credit to be used for a future registration, if they work at least seven (7) games in the spring or six (6) games in the fall.

Sponsorship/Fundraising

LSLL is always looking for individuals interested in helping us acquire league sponsors and supporting other fundraising activities. If you have any questions or suggestions, please email Jason McDonough at [email protected].

Concession Stand

Throughout the season we maintain the concession stand at Byrne’s Ridge Park (24915 Mineral Spring Circle Aldie, VA.) This concession stand provides revenue to the league which we use to keep registration fees low. Each stand requires 2-3 adults to operate efficiently. If this volunteer option is picked, each family is required to provide 2 hours of volunteer time. This roughly equates to the length of one baseball game. 

Special Events

• Evaluations & Tryouts. This is a one or two hour commitment where you can assist with signing-in players before their tryout or help during the tryout with hitting, pitching or catching stations.  
• Opening Day, Home Run Derby, and World Series Games. We always need help with setting up and cleaning up for our LSLL Opening Day, Homerun Derby Night and Championship Day events. These are great community events that require a lot of help to make it successful. 

These are just a few of the Spring special events that you can get involved with! If you have any questions about any of these roles, please email Kristina Donahue at [email protected].