Little League International

Happy #NationalInternDay to our Class of 2024 Interns and World Series Residents! Our Interns and Residents are an integral part of our organization, and we appreciate their hard work. Merchandise: Zola Daverio Social Media: Alli Fritz Media Relations: Connor Glunt Marketing/Sponsorship: Arianna Keller Digital Media: Keeley Lamm IT Network: Joseph Lecce Graphic Design: Cameron Merrill Emergency Management: Erin Mullen Legal: Caleb Ortega Video: Liam Shields Human Resources: Jessica Harvey and Olivia Gittins Sports Turf: Christopher Maier and Jillian Ulozas Landscape: Emma Ahrens, Saudiah Wells and Andon Greslick Softball: Emma Adams and D'Asha Saiki World Series Residents: Benjamin Cohen Donovan Dorsey Jada Evans Ari Feinstein Brennan Finder Audrey Glynn Isaac Harris Taylor Ivey Alison Noll Sadie Protze Ryan Stephens Robert Stewart

Four games on ESPN today marks the first day of 340 Little League International games on ESPN Platforms over the next six weeks, and there is a lot of exciting work to be done to bring the highlights and memorable moments to fans all around the world this summer. None of that would be possible if it wasn't for our #LLWS Residency program, featuring a group of 12 students from Hampton University, Penn State University, and Syracuse University. Looking forward to working alongside these incredible students over these next six weeks, and getting to know them along the way: Jada Evans, Isaac Harris, Taylor Ivey, Donovan Dorsey, Ari Feinstein, Brennan Finder, Robert Stewart, Audrey Glynn, Ryan Stephens, Benjamin Cohen, Alison Noll, and Sadie Protze. A big shoutout and thank you also to our University liaisons, W. Timothy Orr Ed.D, Bob Martin, John Affleck, and Olivia Stomski, as well as all the staff who have helped make this Residency Program successful. Finally, a big thanks to the hard work and long hours we will all spend on Teams watching games with Brian McClintock, Dallas Miller, Jon Harrington, and Michael Weslosky.

It’s not too late to work for the Little League World Series, one of the most recognized and entertaining events in youth sports! We’re searching for teammates to work flexible hours at the Little League Baseball World Series from Aug. 14-25. Our World Series Hiring Center at the John W. Lundy Conference Center (245 Route 15 Highway, South Williamsport, PA) is open on select dates, ready to interview and hire our next team. → https://lnkd.in/eHuAxqEz

🏟️ #GWG50 Six Innings with Ryan Iamurri: A JLSWS and #WCWS Champion In this conversation, Ryan shares her experience reaching the highest levels of softball at several stages of her career and how she uses those experiences in her current role! → https://lnkd.in/e_j_JyTW 

It’s not too late to work for the Little League World Series, one of the most fun events in sports! We are hosting our final Job Fair at the World Series Hiring Center located in the John W. Lundy Conference Center (245 Route 15 Highway, South Williamsport, PA) on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hire employees for the #LLWS from August 14-25. Join our team to be a part of the fun and make lifelong memories for children all over the world. 

Showcasing the game all over the world! 🤩 Recently the softball region championships were held for our Europe and Africa teenage softball divisions. The region tournaments culminated Sunday with Prague Little League (Czech Republic) winning the Junior League division and Kennemerland Little League (Netherlands) winning the Senior League division. Congratulations to the Europe & Africa softball region champions from the teenage divisions!

Members of our staff spent time in Dallas for Major League Baseball (MLB)'s All-Star Week! Elizabeth DiLullo Brown, Kevin Feinberg, and Steve Keener represented Little League while engaging with many of our partners activating on-site.

We want to hire you! July 15 from 3 – 6 p.m., we will be hosting our second Job Fair at the World Series Hiring Center located in the John W. Lundy Conference Center (245 Route 15 Highway, South Williamsport, PA) to find superstars to work the #LLWS in Williamsport, Pa. Visit us to learn about our part-time opportunities and enjoy snacks.

You Gotta Believe—the inspiring new movie based on the real-life 2002 Westside Little League All-Stars from Fort Worth, Texas—tells the story of the Southwest Region team that underwent a transformational journey from district underdog to taking its place in the Little League World Series record books in a showdown that became an instant ESPN classic! Supported, in part, by work and consultation from many of our staff members at Little League Baseball and Softball, the film stars Luke Wilson & Greg Kinnear and will be opening in theaters nationwide on August 30.

Teaming up with New York Life Insurance Company, we have the honor of recognizing a select group of dedicated volunteers as the 2024 Little League Community Heroes of the Year, presented by New York Life! After reviewing all the nominees from throughout the past year, five individuals from communities across the country have been selected. As part of this honor, each of the volunteers will also be presented with a $1,000 grant to their local league as a thank you for their dedicated efforts. Ricky Brown Jr. – Belmont Little League (Joliet, Ill.)  Andrea Vermillion – South Beaches LL and Beachside LL (Fla.) Tony Ojeda – Imperial Valley (Calif.) Challenger Little League Kathie Hucko – North Syracuse (N.Y.) Little League Charles Carpenter – Northwest Little League (Austin, Texas) “Committed to positively impacting the youth and their communities, the hard work and dedicated efforts of our local league volunteers both on and off the field is inspiring to all of us at Little League International.” - Stephen D. Keener, Little League President, and CEO. Meet the 2024 Little League Community Heroes of the Year → https://lnkd.in/euq_9iyW