Website Instructions & Coaches Conduct

2026 ITBL

Agenda

• Coaching Requirements
• Entering Scores
• Entering Pitch Counts
• Website Data - Coaches Contact & Umpire Assignments
• Computer Desktop Version
• Cell Phone Browser Version
• Rainout Requirements:
• Majors Rainouts
• Minors/Farm Rainouts
• Coaches Conduct

Coaching Requirements

ITBL WEBSITE PROCESS SPRING 2026:

• Coaches – to have access to the website www.itblbaseball.net you MUST accept the coaching invite to the ITBL website and create a login.
• Please check your spam folder for this invite. All coaches with emails on rosters submitted to ITBL was sent an invite.
• If you do not have this invite or your email was not provided, please email contact your town president to send an invite.
• Once you have been added to the roster you can take the following actions in the rest of these instructions - Posting Scores, Pitch Counts, and accessing Umpire and Coaches contacts.
• If jersey numbers were not provided, please go to your roster, click edit, and add the jersey numbers of your players for the Spring 2026 season.

Website CHANGED! It is .net not .com

Entering Scores:

• Navigate to your team through the divisions or the clubs section of the website and Click on Games (on a mobile browser you may need to open the arrow to see the menu)

Entering Scores: (continued)

• Once you navigate to games, you can enter scores for games that have only occurred in the past. Click on SCORE.

Entering Scores: (continued)

• Enter Score and click SAVE – the winning coach should be entering score and pitch counts:

Entering Scores: (continued)

Once you save Score it will prompt you to enter the pitching counts.

• Enter pitch counts for each player and click SAVE.
• You can review each team’s pitching under PITCH SMART in any one of the teams home pages.

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Entering Scores: (continued)

• You can review each team’s pitching under PITCH SMART in any one of the teams home pages.

Website Data: Coaching and Umpire Contacts

Under PAGES you will find the following links:

Note: Must got to “Account” in Upper Left Hand Corner of Site to access “Pages”

• These links will take you to pages that will include Coaching Contact Information and your Umpire Contact Information.

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Website Data: Coaching and Umpire Contacts - Under PAGES you will find the following link: (Pages view on Mobile)�

Website Data: Coaching and Umpire Contacts

As a reminder:

• Please text your umpires 24 hours BEFORE your HOME game to confirm the umpire assignment. THIS WILL PREVENT UMPIRE ISSUES.
• Just remember if you end up texting a minors umpire same day - they are in school and you may not get a response - text the prior day to confirm.
• State you are the home coach, game location, time, and day/date.
• Please enter scores and pitching immediately after the game and no later than the next morning. The winning coach should be entering in all scores and pitching.

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Rainout Requirements:

ITBL Rule:

10) In the case of bad weather or unplayable field conditions, the home team coach is to contact the umpire and visiting team coach at least one hour before the scheduled start of the game. All postponed games should be rescheduled within 24 hours and the game should be played on the upcoming Saturday. If there are any issues the towns President and the ITBL Level Coordinate will reschedule the game.

(Note: playing a third or fourth game in the same week or playing games on two consecutive days is not deemed to be a valid reason to refuse a proposed makeup date. Just as head coaches availability is also not a valid excuse.)

Majors Rainout Requests:

• Home Team, please contact your current umpire for the game to see if they can make the rescheduled game.

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• If your umpire cannot make the rescheduled game - please contact your Town President to get an umpire from the Majors Assignor.

Home Team - please send the following email to kevinloughlin1@gmail.com:

• Date and time of Rainout
• Teams and Playing Level
• Date of new game and time - following ITBL Rule
• Umpire Assignment

Kevin will change game on website and update the umpire assignment if needed in google sheet.

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Minors/Farm Rainout Requests:

• Please do not contact umpire to reschedule - only to cancel
• Minors Umpire assignor will reschedule the umpire

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Please send the following email to itblbaseball@gmail.com:

• Date and time of Rainout
• Teams and Playing Level
• Date of new game and time - following ITBL Rule

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ITBL will change game on website and update the new umpire assignment within the umpire google sheet.

If new time cannot be agreed upon both town presidents will reschedule.

Coaches Conduct:

• This is Little League Baseball!
• Players are 9 -12 years old.
• This is not about you or your player; this is about providing an environment where all players learn, grow, and have fun.
• It’s really OK if your team loses, players strike out or make an error, and umpires make bad calls. Is it OK with YOU!?
• Players will only grow from the experience, and they will get over it within 24 hours (or sooner). Will YOU!?

Coaches Conduct: (continued)

• Put the Kids First
• Prioritize player safety, development, and enjoyment.
• Make decisions based on what benefits the whole team, not personal goals.
• Ensure every player gets fair opportunities to learn and participate.

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• Model Good Sportsmanship
• Treat umpires, opponents, coaches, and spectators with respect.
• Accept umpire decisions calmly, even when you disagree. Again; this is Little Legue Baseball.
• Teach players to win with humility and lose with dignity.

Coaches Conduct: (continued)

• Communicate Positively
• Use encouraging, constructive language.
• Never yell at, insult, or embarrass a player.
• Keep communication with parents open, honest, and respectful.

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• Create a Safe, Supportive Environment
• Follow all safety rules and equipment guidelines.
• Stop any bullying, hazing, or negative behavior immediately.
• Ensure practices and drills are age‑appropriate and safe.

• Teach Fundamentals and Character
• Focus on skill development, teamwork, and effort.
• Avoid placing excessive pressure on winning.
• Reinforce values like responsibility, respect, and perseverance.

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• Respect the Game
• Arrive prepared and on time for practices and games.
• Keep the field, dugout, and equipment organized.
• Follow league rules, pitching limits, and player‑rotation guidelines.

Coaches Conduct: (continued)

• Partner With Parents
• Encourage parents to support players positively.
• Address concerns privately and professionally.
• Set clear expectations for sideline behavior.

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• Zero Tolerance for Misconduct
• Coaches must never:
• Use profanity, threats, or aggressive behavior.
• Consume alcohol or drugs before or during games/practices.
• Engage in any form of discrimination or harassment.

Wrap-up / Questions?