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FIRST Tech Challenge: Coach Professional Development

An in-person FTC Coach/Mentor Professional Development.
Agenda:
Monday, Aug. 4-Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.
Participants will work together in small groups to help answer questions, experience a mini-season as well as learn about different aspects of FTC.
Where:
- Seamans Center for Engineering Arts & Sciences, 103 S. Capitol Street, Iowa City, Iowa
Registration:
There is no cost to attend this Coach Prof. Development.
Registration deadline: Friday, July 9, 2025.
Agenda (as of 6/16/2025)
Goals of the PD:
- Equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively mentor and coach FTC teams.
- Foster connections among coaches and mentors for ongoing support and collaboration in FTC-related activities.
- Educate attendees on recent changes and updates to the FTC program.
- Broaden the perspectives of coaches, encouraging innovative thinking in their coaching and mentoring strategies.
- Provide hands-on experience through a mini-season simulation, covering elements such as build season, tournaments, judges' interviews, and alliance selection.
- Communicate the expectations and guidelines set by the Iowa leadership for effective coaching and mentoring.
- Ensure most sessions are interactive and engaging to maximize learning and retention.
Expectations for Attendees:
- Active participation in all sessions and activities.
- Engagement and collaboration with fellow participants to enhance the learning experience.
- Openness to learning and applying new coaching methods and strategies.
- Providing constructive feedback to help improve future PD sessions.
- Commitment to implementing the knowledge and skills gained within their educational environments and FTC teams.
- Meeting all the requirements and completing the necessary evaluations.