How many of you have complete control over the Little League Program in the town that you coach in?

In my situation, I have been told I will have complete control. If I want to change affiliations I can, game nights I can, or put in By-laws I can...anything to improve our program.

What I'm looking for is some information on successful youth programs to benefit my High School program. In Texas we do not offer Jr. High baseball, so our Little League is our feeder program. What have you done to help your Youth Program become stronger and more beneficial to your HS program?

Get the older kids, 10 and up on gradually bigger diamonds and open the bases. I.E. let them play real baseball.