The Pappo Athletics won the Alameda Little League Majors championship and attempted a regional conference bid (ultimately losing to Walnut Creek); this video offers an inside look at the team and experiences from the players' perspective. Read more >> about Diamond Certified: A post-season video

We’ve all heard the phrase home field advantage. Read more >> about Diamond Certified: Home field advantage

Brothers playing baseball together. Seeing the two (or three, or four) young men racing out to the diamond for the first time all dressed up in their uniforms is a memory that lasts a lifetime. This is an exciting time for new baseball parents. Read more >> about Diamond Certified: Brothers in (batting) arms

Baseball is a life lesson. Win or lose, the lessons remain the same. Successful coaching eventually leads to positive results … always. Read more >> about Diamond Certified: Laying it down at Leydecker

Baseball can be a cruel game. The phrase “that’s how the ball bounces” has never been more appropriate than when applied to baseball. The sport’s cruelty can sometimes be reflected in the results of Little League games. Read more >> about Diamond Certified: The worst of times

Alameda is such an alluring city. From the moment you enter this enticing Island oasis, you know you are in a special place. I liken it to the “perfect town” in every American movie ever produced in Hollywood: Not quite Mayberry, but not a big city either. And what American experience would be complete without the slice of Americana that we call baseball? Read more >> about Diamond Certified: The Alameda Little League blog