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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