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Coaches' Training

Jan 10, 2009
9am-2pm
South Slope Elementary
4446 Watling St., Burnaby

Group 1

For NEW coaches, this session will get you started. The session includes:

• Getting Started with Your Team.
• Solving the Long Term Problem- You Don't!
• Spontaneous Tips and Techniques.
• Building Team Spirit.
• General Rules and Problem Procedures .

This is a repeat of the November Coaches Training given by different instructors. If you took the November training you may wish to come again but if you have coached for at least one year please choose Group 2.

Group 2

For Coaches with 1 YEAR experience. The session will include:

• A special presentation with a how-to for getting your team on track for solving their Long Term problem.
• Program rules changes Made Easy.
• Style: the difference between 1 and 15 points.
• Scoring: how to get the best out of every point and those pesky Forms.

Group 3

For Experienced Coaches. The session includes:

• A special presentation with a how-to for getting your team on track for solving their Long Term problem.
• Program rules changes In-Depth.
• Judging Guidelines: the difference between 1 and 15 points.
• Scoring: how to get the best out of every point.
• A sharing session for your questions and answers.

Registration

Registration is $20 per person (includes lunch) for the first 3 coaches per school. If more than 3 coaches, the remainder just pay $5 for lunch.

Email the following info to odysseybc@gmail.com by Jan 6, 2009.

• Name
• Email
• School
• Problem & Division you will be coaching (or note if you don't know)
• Phone number
• Which group you want to be in