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

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Cost Form

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Outside Assistance

Download

Coach Code of Conduct

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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

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Team Building Resources

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Bob’s Top 10 Teambuilding Tips

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Coach Checklist

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Role of a Coach

Download

Intro to Coaching

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Coaches – Understanding Outside Assistance

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The Coaching Journey and Reminders

Download

Odyssey of the Mind 10-Week Program

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Spontaneous Handbook

Download

Spontaneous Tips

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Spontaneous Video Tips

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Students, Teams and Parents

Student-Parent Agreement

Download

Parents – Understanding Outside Assistance

Visit

Team Member Recruitment Flyer

Download

NorCal Scholarships

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Brainstorming Techniques

Download

Team Webinars

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LATEST NEWS
  • Team Tip: Brainstorming
    Once the team has chosen the long-term (LT) problem, it’s time to start brainstorming different parts of the problem. This should be exciting for everyone!
  • Team Tip: Choosing a Problem & Parent Involvement 
    To narrow down the choices, consider reading only Section A of each problem to the team and then ask the question, “What sounds like fun in this problem?”
  • Team Tip: Your First Meeting(s)
    The time before your team really starts solving the problem is a GREAT time for Spontaneous problems and getting to know the team member’s strengths.