The plans to make this an annual event never happened - but look for it to be a 2008 survey soon.

As you can see from the pie chart, seasonal goals vary widely among those who replied. Of more interest is the specific targets with coaches and players believe will get them somewhere better than last year. Click the pop-up menu to see specific results. And read the contributor comments below (with a few added thoughts from WebBall.)

Season's Goal... Offensive targets Pitching targets Defensive targets

On some charts:
Yellow = younger
White = older

Other goals are to have the players not only improve on the field but also teach them some life skills along the way. For example, how to work in a team environment, their own personal goal setting (small goals and work towards the larger goal). To learn how to win and lose with the same class and dignity.
- Ken Lenihan

In our Little League, 90+% of the players will not make their high school starting team. I think kids need to be a more integral part of their teams. After Little League is over - for a lot of kids - it's over. When you're 10-12 yrs old anything is possible. Make them all better and then everyones a winner, and we (the coaches and parents), are better for it. I've (haven't we all), seen too many coaches trying to live through their children and players. They've got the rest of their lives to get serious.
- Len Boylan

The main thing that my team needs to work on is our overall speed. The center fielder and I have the most speed and the only speed on the team. I believe our coaches need to make us run more.
- name withheld

A number or replies set lofty regional or national goals without choosing specific objectives which seems unrealistic. It takes a lot more commitment than many realize to get to the top. At the opposite end, are those with many training goals yet modest ambitions- which I like.
I would question those who want fewer errors but don't consider working on flyouts and grounders as the ways to get there. Also voters who want to throw more off speed yet get fewer walks may not grasp the concept of going outside the strike zone.
Concentrate on the playing skills and let the results speak for themselves.
- Richard Todd, Webball