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"I don't know. Let's try it!"
~FIRST LEGO League...the unofficial guide, 2008
by James Floyd Kelly and Jonathan Daudelin

 

"To coach an FLL team is to share lots of laughter and to discover hidden talents. Kids do the work. You just need to be brave enough to sign up and willing to show up, learn and have fun with them."
~2010 MN FLL Coach

Coaching a FIRST LEGO League team is really all about organizing the team and communicating between the kids, parents/guardians and your host site. Fortunately, kids do the work and it's all about the kids. FLL values, including gracious professionalism, will be your guide. We have coach and team training to help you as well as many resources. Give us a call if you need tools to get started: how to host a FLL meeting, how to start a team, etc.

Coach Responsibilities:
See Coach's Promise in your Coaches' Handbook.

  • Introduce the coach(s), team members, mentors and parents. Two coaches per team is recommended.
  • Exchange contact information.
  • Discuss meeting locations, build your team's schedule for the season.
  • Invite mentors/speakers, seek out field trip opportunities...Ask for help from all your parents!
  • Explore resources together, beyond the internet! 
  • Agree on a team name and tee shirt design (optional).
  • Insure Kids make the decisions.
  • Adults provide general instruction, but not specific solutions.
  • Have fun!

Are you ready?

Learn how to Form a FLL Team 
 

Build.  Have Fun.  Program.  Discover.  Research.  Encourage.

Dig Deeper.  Learn.  Share.  Give back to your community.

Thank those that help you.