Our Little League operates for the betterment of our community and area athletics. In addition to Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Helpers, our volunteer base includes- umpires, concessions, facility/equipment maintenance, general housekeeping, trash/waste management, investment/improvement initiatives, pre-season clinics/evaluations, board/trustee members, scorekeepers/scoreboard operators, immediate post-game field touchup maintenance and much more. As you can see it takes an army to run our high powered and highly successful Little League, therefore THANK YOU for volunteering!
*In addition to the resources available here, please note that we have a pre-season coaching meeting (for head coaches, assistance coaches, team helpers) to review administrative items and also training events to ensure you are adequately equipped for success as a volunteer coach! Additionally, you have direct access to any member of league leadership and other SCLL coaches for support if needed.
Little League International Expectations:
-Free Little League Rulebook App (for All Stars/LL tournament play- little majors and up divisions. Excludes Minors)
-Little League Diamond Leader Training Program ('one and done' training requirement for Coaching Staff/Team Helpers)
-Little League Child Protection Program (required each season for all volunteers)
District 15 Interleague (Regular season only) Game Rules:
-2025 regular_season_interleague_rules rwb edits.doc
'Fun for All' Tournament Rules (during regular season- little major divisions and up):
-2025 fun for all rules_final.doc
Schoolcraft LL Specific:
-scll safety manual 2025.pdf
-Coaching Staff Expectations/Resources.pdf
Team Management via 'GameChanger' (ex: Communicating with Team/Parents, Schedule Details/Team Events, Roster, etc.):
We recommend utilizing the GameChanger (GC) app (free version) on your mobile device and/or PC for team management aspects throughout the season. GC app can be found at the 'App Store' or at GameChanger (link) or Download GameChanger (link). After downloading, spend some time getting trained up with this platform here, GameChanger University Home or ask a fellow coach/SCLL leadership for some 'how to' help.
Suggested Items during Games:
-Clipboard that can hang from dugout fence (to show batting line and positions). Dicks Sports has a baseball/softball specific one that can be used via dry erase markers.
-Carbon copy lineup sheets for line ups/batting order and jersey numbers in which the other team head coach, other coaching staff, and/or those handling the official scorebook may receive a copy for their needs. Dicks Sports has these available.
Resources- All Divisions:
1- Coaches - Little League (general resources, info, videos for coaches)
2- Little League University (general resources- training, administrative, videos)
3- Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies (administrative for coaches, parents, players)
4- Positive Coaching Alliance – PCA – Youth Sports Training - PCA (administrative for coaches)
5- Coaches Clinics - YouTube (advanced training for coaches)
6- Sports Center | Schoolcraft, MI | Next Level Sports Center (all level training/development)
7- Backyard Tip: Placement Hitting Using a Hit Stick - Little League (fun training for coaches, parents, players)
8- Schoolcraft Warm Up - YouTube (softball/baseball practice/pregame warm up routine)
9- Softball/Baseball Drills for Kids (fun drills for parents, coaches, players)
10- Baseball & Softball videos from Dick's Sporting Goods
T-Ball Division Specific Resources:
1- Tee Ball Program (guide to fun, fitness, and fundamentals at the early/introductory levels)
2- The Basics: Fundamental Baseball and Softball Skill Development Series - Little League (training for introductory levels)
Coach Pitch Division Specific Resources:
1- Little League® Coach Pitch - Little League (12-week program)
2- The Basics: Fundamental Baseball and Softball Skill Development Series- Little League
Player Pitch Divisions:
1- National Pitching - Baseball Pitching Program - Tom House Program (advanced training)
2- NPA Isometrics Workout - YouTube (baseball/softball functional strength training video)
3- 9 Best Baseball Pitching Drills for Kids | Fun Youth Baseball Drills from the MOJO App
4- Little League Majors: Pitching Mechanics 101
5- Jennie's Tips: Episode 4 - How to Mentally Prepare as a Pitcher for an at Bat HD
6- 6 Best Softball Pitching Drills for Kids | Fun Youth Softball Drills from the MOJO App
7- Softball Pitching with Amanda Scarborough
8- True 2 Form Sports Medicine (located in Schoolcraft) baseball pitching clinics/training
Little League Injury Prevention:
little league injury prevention- true2form sports medicine science with j. deming.pdf
Local Training Options & Area Softball/Baseball Athletics:
-Next Level Performance- Schoolcraft, MI (baseball/softball camps, clinics, lessons, batting cages, coaching/umpiring resources, etc.)
-True 2 Form | Sports Medicine Physicians (baseball pitching clinics/training, sports performance, injury prevention)
-Ball Park Coach | Baseball Softball Trainer (camps, clinics, lessons, fall ball league, batting cages, speed/agility, nutrition)
-Schoolcraft Eagles- Official Athletic Website (Schoolcraft Community Schools- athletics)
-Kalamazoo Valley Community College Athletics
-Glen Oaks Community College Athletics
-Kellogg Community College Athletics
-Kalamazoo College Athletics
-Western Michigan University Athletics
Inclement Weather:
If you can hear or see a storm (hear the thunder, see the lighting) then all practices or games must be paused and players and families must go to their cars. A 30-minute delay is required from that last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning (resetting after each occurrence). Going to their cars is important to remember, the concession stand or pavilion is not a safe place for storms. Our goal is to always have at least one board member at the fields that can notify fields if bad weather has been spotted. It's important to remember that the safety of our kids must be of the highest importance and not trying finish and inning/game. If one field sees or hears the storm, all fields must stop play.
Planning for Heat, see above district 15 rules/regs for regular season interleague play attachment and this link,
-mhsaa model policy for managing heat humidity.pdf
Planning for Cold, see above district 15 rules/regs for regular season interleague play attachment. *Please note that some modern-day bats have disclaimers not to use if temperature is below a certain temperature (commonly 45F). *review/verify from equipment manufacturer(s).
Again, thank you for volunteering as a Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Helper!
Next steps,
1- login to the registration platform
2- make selection(s)
2- complete registration
4- once candidate selections are made; our VP of Softball or Baseball will be in touch.
VP of Softball available at [email protected]
VP of Baseball available at [email protected]
Player Agent available at [email protected]
"A good Coach can change a game, a great Coach can change a life"
If you would like to know more, feel free to reach out any member of league leadership here, Leadership Contact Info.
Go Eagles!