Darlington American Little League

FREE - Little League and Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Second-Goal Parent® Quick Course

The Little League® Second-Goal Parent online quick-course includes videos from championship coaches and players like former Major League Manager and Little League graduate, Dusty Baker. The course provides interactive tips and techniques for parents to use in talking with their Little Leaguers on game day, developing a productive parent-coach relationship and becoming effective and positive supporters on the sidelines.

Parent Support & Participation

Parent Support & Participation

Many responsibilities exist beyond the normal team level commitments that make Darlington American Little League function smoothly.

Parents and Volunteers are what make the program a quality experience for all our children.

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.

Take the Parent & Volunteer Pledge and let's make this season the best season yet!

Parent & Volunteer Pledge

I will teach all children to play fair and do their best.

I will positively support all managers, coaches and players

I will respect the decisions of the umpires

I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game.

Little League Parent Orientation Program

Positive Coaching Alliance - Parent Expectations Program

Positive Coaching Alliance - Establishing a Coach/Parent Partnership
Handout: Establishing a Coach/Parent Partnership

Positive Coaching Alliance - Tools for Parents

Positive Coaching Alliance - Tips for Honoring the Game
Handout: Guidelines for Honoring the Game

Positive Coaching Alliance - Empowering Conversations with Your Child

Positive Coaching Alliance - Child-Abuse Prevention

Positive Coaching Alliance - Role of the Culture Keeper

National Alliance for Youth Sports - Newsletter

Little League - newsletter

Up2Us.org Blog

Family Matters

Little League - Board of Directors Roles

Little League - Determine League Age

Positive Sports Experience