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Coaching
Information and Links
Being a manager or coach requires time, patience,
and basic knowledge of the game of baseball. You will work
with your Team Mom to communicate with the parents/guardians of
your players to inform them of any schedule changes, rainouts,
and Little League events and activities.
Coconut Creek fielded 73teams last season that's 219 coaching
positions. The League needs knowledgeable and responsible
individuals to pass their love of game on to the next generation
of ballplayers. Don't worry if you were a Little Leaguer the
last time you picked up a ball. The league provides prospective
coaches with plenty of help through
coaching clinics, and support from a divisional representative on
the Board of Directors.
As a manager or coach, you have more interaction with young
people than anyone else in Little League. Therefore, it is
important that you understand the goals and virtues of the Little
League program in order to effectively communicate them to your
players. To gain a better understanding of what those goals
and virtues are you will be required to attend meetings,
instructional sessions, and seminars. Background checks are
required for all League volunteers The costs of these programs
will be paid by the League.
2008 Coaches Meeting Schedule
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| January 31, 2008 |
6:30 PM |
North Recreation Complex
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Managers meeting, Pre-season Instructions |
| February 2, 2008 |
1:00 PM |
South Community Center |
Safety Clinic,
Equipment Handout |
| February 5, 2008 |
6:30 PM |
North Recreation Complex (Cypress) |
2008 Umpire Rules Clinic I |
| February 6, 2008 |
6:30 PM |
North Recreation Complex (Cypress) |
2008 Umpire Rules Clinic II |
| February 17, 2008 |
1:00 PM |
Sabal Pines Park #1 |
Umpire Clinic I- Field Mechanics |
| February 24, 2008 |
1:00 PM |
Sabal Pines Park #1 |
Umpire Clinic II- Field
Mechanics |
| February 24, 2008 |
5:00 PM |
Sabal Pines Park |
Uniform Handout, Managers Meeting |
| February 2007 |
TBA |
TBA |
Managers Meeting - |
| March 2007 |
TBA |
TBAs |
Managers Meeting - |
| April 2007 |
TBA |
TBA |
Managers Meeting - |
| May 2007 |
TBA |
TBA |
Managers Meeting - |
| June 2007 |
7:00 PM |
Parks & Grounds Building, Sabal Pines |
2009 Board Elections & Annual Meeting. |
All Scheduled Meeting Times are Subject
to Change. Please Check back often.
Download Medical Release Form.
A copy of the Medical Release Form should be kept on file in your team's
safety manual
for each player on your team's roster.
2008 Season LL Pitch Count
Rules
For all of Little League Baseball’s history, and for the history of
amateur youth baseball in general, pitching regulations have used innings
pitched to determine pitcher eligibility. Starting with the 2007 season,
pitchers in all divisions of Little League, from age 7 to 18, will have specific
limits for each game, based on their age. The number of pitches delivered in a
game will determine the amount of rest the player must have before pitching
again.
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13-16 YO |
95 |
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11-12 YO |
85 |
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9-10 YO |
75 |
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Under 8 YO |
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Exception:
If pitcher reaches his limit
while facing a batter, he can pitch until that batter is out
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Note 1:
Intentional Walks. In 2008 Pitchers
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pitch intentional
walks. |
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Note
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Pitchers/Catchers. In 2008 a Pitchers
removed from the game cannot play the
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Pitch Count |
Days of rest |
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61 pitches per day or more |
3 calendar days and 1 game |
Modified for 2008 |
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41-60 pitches per day |
2 calendar days and 1 game |
Modified for
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21-40 pitches per day |
1 calendar day |
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1-20 pitches per day |
0 calendar days |
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Scorekeepers / pitch counters
can keep pitch count for both teams during games, as a
double check. |
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Home Team scorekeeper / pitch
counter must provide the current pitch count for any pitcher
when requested by umpires or managers. |
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Scorekeeper / pitch counter
informs the umpire when a pitcher has delivered his maximum
pitches. Umpire notifies Mgr to take player out of the
game. |
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Managers are responsible for
taking pitchers out of the game when pitch count limit is
reached, even if scorekeeper neglects to announce it. |
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The use of the pitch count
regulation negates the concept of "calendar week' with
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To remind everyone of the ideals of
Little League Baseball, Coconut Creek Little League requests that
the Little League Pledge be recited by all players participating
in a game in which scores are kept.
Coach Pitch and T-ball teams are encouraged to recite the Pledge
before their games as well.
Coaching
Resources
There are lot of Baseball
instructional Sites out there but we found these to be
two of the best. |
| This is outstanding site for Coaching and
Skill development in the Game of Baseball. Includes Tips
and Drills for every position including animated Diagrams
and interactive clinics. |
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| Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) provides live, research-based
training workshops and practical tools for coaches, parents and leaders
who operate youth sports programs to get them on the same page about
what it means to Honor the Game. |
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| Get ready for the season with eteamz tips and
drills for baseball. Just click the eteamz
logo to the right to access great Baseball resources
for both Players and Coaches to help you to improve your
game for the 2002 season. |
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IN MEMORIAM: TOM GRECO
Coconut Creek Little league Mourns the passing of Tom Greco, who was
killed in a tragic motorcycle accident on October, 8th, 2005.
Tom was a member of our Board of Directors and as been a manager in
our program for the past seven years. Tom was very active as
an
Umpire and as a volunteer in the football program as well, his presence
at the fields will be missed. This page is dedicated in Tom's
Memory.
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An Educational fund has been set
up Tom's Children: Nicholas & Brandon
Checks can be made payable
to:
Nicholas & Brandon Greco Trust
Fund
You can make your Donation at
any Bank of America branch or
mail it to:
Bank of America
6650 N. State Road 7
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Attention: Lauren Susman
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