Emily Workman Named Little League® Softball Operations Coordinator

Small competition^® International has announced Emily Workman as the new Softball Operations Coordinator, effective July 29, 2024. With this new role, Ms. Workman returns to the Little League organization after serving as a member of the Little League World Series Residency Program in 2022.

“As we look to grow our softball program and improve the opportunities we provide to kids around the world, we are excited to welcome Emily to our team and return to the Little League organization in this more permanent capacity,” said Ashlea Miller, Little League Director of Softball Development. “Emily’s experience in the softball industry, both as a player and professional, will be a tremendous addition to our team and we look forward to bringing her enthusiasm, insight and passion to our softball program.”

Ms. Workman joins the Little League softball team after previously working for her local DICK’S Sporting Goods and being a member of the Tennessee Smokies Baseball Rally Crew. Additionally, Ms. Workman has experience as a softball instructor for D-Bat Academies and as an All-Star Week Attraction Manager for Major League Baseball. Ms. Workman was a participant in the 2021 NFL HBCU Careers in Football Forum and is a member of the Dream Foundation Fellowship Program.

“This role is what I would consider my absolute dream job,” said Ms. Workman. “Having the opportunity to work with so many great people within the organization and grow the game of softball in a positive way is an opportunity I do not take lightly. Now is the time for women in sports and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Little League Softball.”

In this role, Ms. Workman will manage day-to-day softball operations, assist with development administration, and execute Little League’s strategic initiatives to grow the sport of softball and increase participation in the softball program while supporting the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. Ms. Workman will also assist with the development and management of on-field softball instructional initiatives and support event operations surrounding the Little League Softball World Series each year.

Ms. Workman graduated from Hampton University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and a Masters in Sport Management in 2023. She was a member of the Division I Softball team.