Resources

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Resources for Coaches, Parents and Teams

Below is a collection of resources from important tournament paperwork documents to team exercises, brainstorming ideas and coaching tips. Have a question or an idea for a resource you don’t see? Let us know!

Forms and Files

Style Form

Download

Cost Form

Download

Outside Assistance

Download

Coach Code of Conduct

Download

Team Code of Conduct

Download

Team Contract

Download

Important note: Coach and Team Code of Conduct forms must be submitted online prior to competition. Downloadable forms are for review and reference only. Submit both Coach and Team forms HERE.

Coaching Tips and Info

Online Odyssey Program Guide

View Guide

Team Building Resources

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Bob’s Top 10 Teambuilding Tips

Download

Coach Checklist

Download

Role of a Coach

Download

Intro to Coaching

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Coaches – Understanding Outside Assistance

Learn More

The Coaching Journey and Reminders

Download

Odyssey of the Mind 10-Week Program

Learn More

Spontaneous Handbook

Download

Spontaneous Tips

Learn More

Spontaneous Video Tips

Watch Now

Students, Teams and Parents

Student-Parent Agreement

Download

Parents – Understanding Outside Assistance

Visit

Team Member Recruitment Flyer

Download

NorCal Scholarships

Learn More

Brainstorming Techniques

Download

Team Webinars

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LATEST NEWS
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    This is when teams are re-evaluating their solutions in light of their experiences at their Qualifying Tournament. And yes, you have the opportunity to make adjustments to your solution given what you learned.
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    Congratulations! You and your team did it! As you know by now, just getting your team to the tournament and overcoming all the challenges before, during and after competition is QUITE AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!