As a retired coach and project and robot design judge I think it is best not to be in the room. But you have to decide.  Sometimes a parent will come in and video it.  



I've had teams look at the coach and wait for guidance.  Some seasoned coaches come in and grab a seat and turn it around to face a wall.  This way they listen but don't have chance for eye contact. 4 teams we never had an adult in the room. Leaves no question, the answers belong to the team. 



Eric P



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On Nov 6, 2012, at 3:06 PM, Leigh Light <[log in to unmask]> wrote:



> All,

> 

> It has been recommended to me by a couple of experienced coaches that

> it is best if no adults (no coach or historian) be present during the

> team’s project presentation.  The stated reason is that the team

> members sometimes look to the adults present for guidance, especially

> if it is their first time, and that this behavior can negatively

> affect their score.

> 

> Does anyone have a different opinion?

> 

> What about the Core Values and other sessions where the judges ask the

> team questions?  Is it best that no adults be present for these as

> well?

> 

> This is the first time my team and I have participated in an FLL tournament.

> 

> Thanks,

> Leigh Light

> 

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