Slide 1

Coach Training

Section One

Agenda

Our two objectives

Introductions

Resources

Section Two

The role of the coach

Providing structure

Providing emotional support

Providing guidance

Providing guidance (cont.)

Providing training

Providing training (cont.)

A quick note on parents

Section Three

Purpose

Problem types

Video

The 2006-2007 Problems

Problem 1: (vehicle) Tag’Em

Problem 2: (technical) The Large and Small of It

Problem 3: (Classics…) Classics… Around the World in 8 Minutes

Problem 4: (structure) Out of the Box Balsa

Problem 5: (performance) I’m Only Thinking of You

Solving the long term problem

How to get questions answered

Things to avoid

Section Four

Types of spontaneous

Verbal

Verbal hands-on

Hands on (non-verbal)

Ready?

Problem 1 – Verbal

Ready?

Problem 2 – Verbal

Ready?

Problem 3 – Verbal Hands-On

Ready?

Problem 4 – Non-verbal hands-on

Section Five

A reminder

Another reminder

A final reminder

Outside assistance

Outside assistance (cont.)

Outside assistance (cont.)

Outside assistance (cont.)

The outside assistance packet

Cost rules

Section Six

Tips

Tip – Practice spontaneous

Tip – Have an exhibition

Tip – Read the program guide

Tip – Ask for help early!

Section Seven

Paperwork

Style

Cost

Judge list

State registration

Tournament registration

Section Eight

Fees and deadlines

Section Nine

People needed

Any Questions????