New and Returning Coaches in the Lynchburg and nearby areas, 
There will be a Coaching Workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2009. 
Please see the contact information below and RSVP to Barbara Bragg if
interested.
 
Presenters:  Cari& Patrick Norton
Location:  CVCC, Merritt Hall, Multi-purpose Room, 5122
Date/Time:  Saturday, September 12, 2009, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.

R.S.V.P. required, register in advance. Please respond to Barbara Bragg
at [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot.  Please include your school
name, school division, day phone and cell phone numbers.

Goal:
Prepare coaches for the FLL season & share ideas on how to proceed.  We
will also distribute LEGO materials, provided they're received in time.

Audience:
 *  Brand New registered FLL team coaches, potential coaches, leaders&
mentors
 *  Experienced coaches willing to share ideas
 *  Note:  The workshop is not intended for individual FLL team members,
so please do not bring children.

What to Bring:
Returning team groups should bring a laptop computer with NXTG
installed, an NXT robot, extra LEGO robotics pieces, an extension cord,
and a packed lunch (we will have access to refrigerator and microwave).

Agenda:   Please switch cell phones and pager to OFF or quiet mode.
1)   Expectations as a Coach (Getting Started and Organizing the
Practices)
2)   Understanding the Robot Game, the Project Presentation, and
Teamwork
3)   Learning to Program the Robot (Using the NXT and NXTG)
4)   Coaching Tips & handouts

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