This page has been developed to bring Coaches and Teams resources to assist them in this Odyssey journey. Be sure to check back frequently for new and exciting tools.
NorCal Communications Drive
The drive is where coaches can find the communications that have been sent out online from the State Association. This includes general emails and monthly creative journey newsletters that share the current happenings in the coaching process in a season. Recommended that coaches check here often to make sure they are receiving communications from NorCal.
Coach Communication Drive and Tools
NorCal Resource Drive
The drive is where coaches can find many resources that may assist them and their teams throughout the season.
NorCal Webinar Series
Back by popular demand … NorCal presents a series of webinars that bring together information and special presenters in three areas of focus. Season, 2022-2023, here are the three webinars:
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- Team Perspective – December 7, 2022 at 7:00pm – Register TODAY!
- Spontaneous – January 11, 2023 at 7:00pm – Click to register.
- Tournament Time – February 15, 2023 at 7:00pm – Click to register.
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2021-2022 Season Webinars Series:
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- Style – Webinar Recording from December 1, 2021
- Spontaneous – Webinar Recording from January 18, 2022
- Paperwork – Webinar Recording from February 7, 2022
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NorCal Training Site
The training site is where coaches participate in online training and can reference any training materials, webinar presentation materials, and handbook. You will need to log in to access the Coaches Resources.
NorCal Training LIVE Webinars
The second part of Coaches training is attending a LIVE Webinar Coach Training session. Coaches only need to attend one of the following opportunities. Please note that there are two levels of Coach Training, New and Experienced. Sign up for the one that best meets your experience.
Again all coaches must also attend ONE live webinar. We are offering three webinars for each experience level.
New Coaches:
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- Saturday, October 15 – click to register
10:00-11:00am - Wednesday, November 9 – click to register
6:00-7:00pm - Saturday, December 3 – click to register
10:00-11:00am
- Saturday, October 15 – click to register
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Experienced Coaches:
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- Saturday, October 15 – click to register
11:30am -12:30pm - Wednesday, November 9 – click to register
7:30-8:30pm - Saturday, December 3 – click to register
11:30am -12:30pm
- Saturday, October 15 – click to register
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Tools for ALL:
Odyssey Academy Series
This video series was developed and produced by Jim Morey of Illinois Odyssey of the Mind. Odyssey Academy is a free series of videos designed to introduce students, parents, teachers, and coaches to Odyssey of the Mind (OM) and to guide them through the OM experience.
