A student at his Little League game. 1977. I hope for a future in which gay people are accepted as teachers, and homophobes are not. #education #publiceducation #homophobia #bigotry #bigotryiswrong #endbigotry #student #students #littleleague #school #publicschool #publicschools #sports #exercise #goodhealth #1970s #twentiethcentury #civilrights
One of my public school students in 1977 at his Little League game. I hope some day gay people are more accepted as teachers. Sadly, it has not improved during my lifetime. #civilrights #equalrights #gayrights #endbigotry #publicschool #publicschools #publicschoolteacher #publicschoolteachers #1970s #littleleague #littleleagues #baseball #baseballplayer #baseballplayers #softball #softballplayer #softballplayers #tribe #tribes #monkeytribe #monkeytribes #monkeytribalism #tribalism

one minute earlier I sounded like a zombie buying baseball socks.

now I sound like a podcast host explaining aerodynamics.

funny how fast energy comes back when you hit a topic you love.

everyone has one that turns the lights back on.

today is the day. happy racing.

#F1 #Formula1 #LittleLeague #BaseballDad

Little League Season Prep 2026

It’s that time of year again — fields are getting lined, equipment bags are coming out of garages, and coaches everywhere are scrambling to get organized before opening day.

Over the years, I’ve built a few tools to make my own coaching life easier. Here’s the stack I’m using for 2026:

The Lineup Spreadsheet

Still my most-shared resource. A simple Google Sheets template that lets you plan defensive positions, track pitching innings, and print out dugout-ready lineup cards.

Get the free lineup spreadsheet →

WalkUp DJ

New this year. Walk-up music for every kid — because that moment when they step up to bat should feel special. Apple Music integration, custom audio files, AirPlay support, and optional announcer voice intros.

Download WalkUp DJ on the App Store →

Draft Night

If your league does a player draft, this app handles the whole process — snake drafts, keeper rules, the works. I built it for Walnut Creek Little League and it’s been used by leagues across the country.

Check out Draft Night →

Good luck this season. Play ball. ⚾

#apps #Baseball #DraftNight #Drafts #Lineups #LittleLeague #Softball #Spreadsheet #WalkUpDJ
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I haven’t attended a game in Irmo, but I have been to Chickenbutt Donuts! 😄#Baseball #Softball #LittleLeague #IrmoSC #ChickenbuttDonuts
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-most-baseball-a-baseball-town-can-be/
The Most Baseball a Baseball Town Can Be

One South Carolina community sent clubs to more than half the national Little League World Series competitions last year. This is their story.

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The One Story by Philip Terman

The One Story Little League all-star game, I hit a homerun over the fence. My father abandoned the bleachers for the sidelines and after I crossed home plate lifted me up onto his six foot four sho…

ONE ART: a journal of poetry

Here's my story about the summer of 1985 when both my sons played Little League. Somehow their games almost always started at nearly the same time on different fields.

Any parent with multiple kids in youth sports will relate!

#LittleLeague #Parenting #YouthSports #SportsParents #BeyondTheScoreboard #BaseballMom #SummerSports
https://medium.com/beyond-the-scoreboard/the-great-little-league-juggling-act-b46b3a7a70bd?sk=b6e8259a7fca35e34020bf97869820f5

The Great Little League Juggling Act

A Summer of Divided Attention and Doubled Devotion

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