Depends on the number of kids to some extent, but I’d echo the need to have at least one to focus on robot and one to focus on research. Getting a parent or two to help, even if (s)he is only there to help the kids focus, is also a good strategy.

 

The Capital Girls had at least two coaches each year. The first year I co-coached with a semi-experienced coach and another newbie; in subsequent years, I had Martha Cosgrove as my co-coach. Besides being an excellent coach, she’s also an elementary teacher, and so was used to herding cats.

 

Surely at least ONE of the other parents has some technical expertise? I’d recommend reaching out to the parents and asking for help, as others have suggested.

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Phil Smith III

Virginia State Judge Advisor, 2007, 2008, 2009

Judge Advisor, Northern Virginia Regional tournaments, 2007, 2008, 2009

Division 1 Judge Advisor, Virginia State tournament, 2006

 

Coach, The Capital Girls, Oak Hill (retired)

Team 1900 (2002)

Team 2497 (2003)

Team 2355 (2004)

Team 1945 (2005)

From: First Lego League in Virginia and DC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Chiffrilller
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:02 PM
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Subject: [VADCFLL-L] number of coaches for your team

 

Hi everyone, just wondering how many adults and or mentors your team has.  I am coaching solo and feel overwhelmed at managing all the kids.  Any ideas?  As soon as I start helping a few on a task the others start running around.   I don't want to be a policeman all the time but am wondering how to keep the others busy.  thanks.  The kids range from 10 to 13 years old.


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