Kids & Family - March 17, 2008
Diamonds in the Rough contest
I never played organized ball, so maybe you think I'm not the guy to judge the Diamonds in the Rough Contest, which rewards young people who built character playing baseball. But, I think you're wrong.
Tags: Diamonds in the Rough, Briggs and Stratton, Little League, Midwood, Brooklyn, Shea Stadium, Yankees

Sports - Aug. 7, 2007
Before you start screaming at the ump...
Parents and coaches are more focused on winning and perfection, rather than letting their kids play and enjoy the game of baseball.
Tags: little league, angry parents, baseball, umpire, bad call

Sports - Sept. 1, 2006
Coaches, parents can rob youth sports of fun
While watching the Little League World Series unfold last weekend, OMC columnist Dave Begel admired the athleticism, was revolted by the conduct of parents and offers a cautionary tale about perspective.
Tags: begel, column, little league, parents