2024 LFSHB Board

As a parent/guardian, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters. Through your encouragement and good example, you can help all the boys and girls learn principles of the game and life: sportsmanship, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.

In LFSHB Little League, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun. 

Support Your Child 
Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important. Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory - that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game! 

Always Be Positive 
Parents serve as role models for their children. Be aware of this fact and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child’s team as well as good plays by the opposing team. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports. Praise them for competing fairly and trying hard, regardless of the outcome of the games.

Respect
Teach them to respect their teammates, coaching staff, or game officials, regardless of race, creed, color, ability, or difference of opinion. Reinforce to not yell at or criticize any participant of the League, whether a player, coach, or game official. Respect the officials and their authority during the games and never question, discuss, or confront the coaching staff after the game, discuss 24 hours after the game.

Remember, Your Child Wants To Have Fun 
Remember that your child is the one playing t-ball/softball/baseball, not you. It’s very important to let children establish their own goals - to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them. Don’t put too heavy a burden on your child to win games, Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team. Children play for the fun of playing.

Reinforce Positive Behavior
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and overcome their natural fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it’s all part of learning, so encourage your child’s efforts and point out the good things your child accomplished. Do not openly complain about or bring up team issues or any displeasure about other players in front of your player, other players, or parents. Bring up discussions with your Head Coach or their staff.

Bullying
Teach your child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility, verbal abuse, or violence. Adults or children will not and should not criticize, put down, or abuse any participant within our organization or other organizations we may host or visit.


Don’t Be a Sideline Coach or Umpire 
LFSHB Little League coaches and umpires are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child’s t-ball/softball/baseball experience a positive one. They need your support too. That means refrain from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. In a volunteer organization like LFSHB Little League there’s always an opportunity to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself.

Violations 
Violations by a player or parent/guardian to any of the above will be reviewed by the LFSHB Little League Board and may result in disciplinary action including suspension.