I've met a lot of great coaches during my years in FLL, and they rely on each other for advice (for example, this email list) and other resources. Don't forget about the Coach/Team Resources page on the FLL website: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources -- There's a series of phone calls scheduled (with recordings and slides) talking about different parts of FLL -- There's a list of great links to help you learn about building, programming, and controlling robots -- There's a section on how to tackle the FLL project -- There are links to other great resources, too. The Virginia/DC FLL website at http://vadcfll.org also has lists of team resources, as well as information about tournaments in VA and DC, and the handful of policies that describe tournaments in our area. ==================================== FLL is great fun for team members, and even for coaches and team parents--it's wonderful how much the team members learn and are able to do over the course of a season. [By the way, tournament volunteers have lots of fun, too, and it's a great way to get insight about how other great teams work. You can volunteer for a tournament at the VADCFLL.ORG website, or by contacting a tournament director.] Steve Scherr VA/DC FLL Referee Advisor -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to subscribe.