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Dear Parents,
Many responsibilities exist beyond the normal team level commitments that make the TNLL function smoothly. Parents are what make the program a quality experience for all our children. TNLL can only be as good as we, the parents, make it.
An important need of TNLL is volunteers. TNLL is a volunteer, not for profit organization. No Board Member, Coach, Umpire or any other person involved in your child’s baseball experience is paid or otherwise compensated for the efforts. TNLL needs your help, please volunteer in some way to help the league; even an hour would benefit the League. Following are some important volunteer areas that are needed during the season.
* Snack Shack
* Umpiring
* Coaching
* Field Preparation and Maintenance (before season and before games)
* Special Events Coordination
* Fundraising
* Game Scorekeeping
Again any help you can offer would be appreciated. If you know somebody that can volunteer please pass their name onto the League.
Parent support during both games and practices is critically important to the success of the league. Be supportive of the team by ensuring your child attends each practice on-time. Be a positive role model during games, whether you are a manager, an assistant coach, or simply a spectator. Finally, please keep the following in mind:
* Always be positive and enthusiastic
* Show your child positive reinforcement
* Observe practices and games to learn proper techniques to practice with your child
* Encourage your child toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game
* Teach your child to always play by the rules
* Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than a victory
* Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team
* Let the managers and coaches do the coaching
* Let an umpire be the umpire
*Recognize that the umpire is the closest to the play and that each umpire will "call them as they see them". The umpire is often a volunteer parent who has assumed a difficult, but necessary, role.
If you have concerns about anything regarding your team or the league, first talk to your manager. If your concern is not resolved, then contact your Player Agent listed on the TNLL Front Office link.
Parents play a very important role in helping to shape a positive experience for players, coaches, umpires, and other parents! To help you understand the key role parents play in TNLL and Little League, please view the following Little League Links:
Tips for Parents
Understanding Kids and Sports
What About my Child
Your Role as a Little League Parent
Communicating with your Child's Coach
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Check out Little League's Parent's Code of Conduct
Click Here: Parent Code of Conduct
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