1. Suzanne Robotics Club
Coaches Training

2. What is First Lego League
Project
Core Values
Robot Game

3. Overview Video - Trash Trek

4. Project Video - Trash Trek

5. Robot Game Video - Trash Trek

6. Project Identify a real-world problem Research the Challenge Topic
Talk to Professionals in the field
Create innovative solution
Create something that doesn’t exist
Build upon something that does
Share findings

7. Create an innovative solution
Create something that doesn’t exist. Something to add value to society
Build upon something that does

8. Share Your Research and solution
Share your solution with others
Class
Town Meeting
City Council Reps
Share with those that might benefit from your solution

9. Decide How to Share with judges
Prepare a presentation
Judges like unique presentations
Show knowledge creatively
Create a poster, brochure, pamphlet

10. Core Values We are a team
We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our Coaches and Mentors
We know our Coaches and Mentors Don’t have all the answers; we learn together
We honor spirit of friendly competition
What we discover is more important than what we win
We share our experiences with others
We display Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition in everything we do
We have fun

11. Gracious Professionalism
Compete like crazy, but treat others with respect
Your real opponent is the problem you’re trying to solve
Lend a helping hand to an opponent when needed
Never treat others like losers
This is part of growing up and being a member of society

12. Coopertition Combination of Cooperation and Competition
Teams should always cooperate with one another as they compete
Teach mastered skills to other teammates so they can also master the skills
It’s better to win by competing than to win by default

13. Benefit of the Doubt
Don’t assume that you know what another team is capable of
Don’t let your team members make assumptions
Children are creative and advanced in technology

14. Core Value Judging Different formats of judging (ask questions)
Robots and Projects not needed
Prepare samples of how team used core values throughout the season
Keep feedback constructive

15. Robot Game Download and print documents when available
Watch the Video when available
Read the missions carefully
Read the Rules

16. Robot Performance Teams receive points for completing missions
More than one match per tournament
Only best score counts

17. Robot Design Judges interview and observe teams
Formal design presentations at some events
Teams need to prepare basic introduction to their robot design
Mission Models may be in judging area

18. Tips from Lego Engineer Scott evans
Read the Challenge document repeatedly and carefully
Use Mindstorm Training Features
Set Manageable Goals
Make your robot’s navigation depend on features of the field when possible
Don’t try to program more than 1 step at a time

19. Tips from Lego Engineer Scott evans
6. Build things strong so the robot doesn’t break
7. Keep access to essential features in mind
8. Build around your optical sensors
9. Build sliders/casters close to drive wheels
10. Try not to get frustrated or spend too much time at once

20. What is your role Head Coach Assistant Coach Mentor Parent
Remember to let the kids do the work. You are all there to guide and assist in their adventures.

21. Coaches Review with your team: Core Values Gracious Professionalism
Coaches’ Promise
Set Goals for your team

22. Next Step for Coaches Email Team Name
Complete YPP and Consent and Release Documents
Create a Meeting Schedule ( to Mrs. Silcock)
Encourage students to create a Mock project
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses
Attend EV3 Training this Summer
Build a Table or borrow one

23. Timeline May 2017: Team registration, Purchase robot kit, Form Teams​
June-July 2017: Team preparation, Order competition materials, coach will continue to communicate with FLL, Coaches meetings​
Aug-Sep 2017: Start building materials, Prepare for competitions (missions, projects, and core values)​
Oct 2017: Attend 1st and 2nd practice tournament ​
Nov 2017: Attend Qualifier Tournament​
Dec 2017: Attend Championship Tournament (For teams that advance from the Qualifier Tournament)​
Jan-Feb 2018: Attend California FLL Cup at Legoland (Optional)​
March-April 2018: Attend Spring Showdown Tournament at Legoland (Optional)​
May 2018: Attend Invitational Tournament (Only Invited Team)