Michigan Odyssey of the Mind - Region 5

Denny & Dianne Henige
Region 5 Directors
PO Box 346
New Lothrop, MI  48460

We can come to your area for a training session.
Please contact us if you would like to schedule a training.

2015-16 Coaches Training Materials   

Coaches Training Manual

Coaches Training PowerPoint

The 2016-17 materials will be posted when they are available

Training Sessions for Coaches

These training sessions are appropriate for all coaches - new to experienced.
There is no charge for attending any of these sessions.
RSVP's for the training sessions are appreciated, but are not required.  Email region5@michiganodyssey.com to RSVP for individual training sessions. 

Coaches Training Part 1 - Getting Started
Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Genesee ISD, Conference Room F/G
2413 W. Maple Ave, Flint       See map below
Enter the Building at Door 3
*Please note Room Change

This session will be very valuable to new coaches, but experienced coaches are always welcome too!  Even if you are just considering coaching this year, you will find this information to be helpful.

• Getting started
• How to form a team
• Rules and commitments
• Team meetings
• Reading the problem
• Brainstorming
• Outside assistance
• Where to find information
• Questions and discussion
• You will receive the new Coaching Manual

Coaches Training Part 2 - Spontaneous & More
Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Genesee ISD, Room 101
2413 W. Maple Ave, Flint

Spontaneous is a major component of a Odyssey of the Mind tournament.  This session's primary focus will be on Spontaneous problems and will help you prepare your team for Spontaneous portion of their competition day. 

• What is spontaneous?
• Practicing spontaneous
• Sample spontaneous problems for you to try
• Team dynamics
• Problem clarifications
• Where to find information
• Questions and discussion

We may have a limited number of ThinkingCap spontaneous kits available for purchase at this session.   More information will be coming on this.  You can preview the kits at http://www.thinkingcapllc.com

Coaches Training Part 3 - Prep for Competition & Discussion
Saturday, January 28th, 2017   9:00 am - 11:30 am
Swartz Creek Middle School, 8230 E. Crapo St., Swartz Creek
*Please note the change in date, time and location

This session will help you prepare for all of those last minutes details that will make your team's competition day a success.

• Paperwork and forms - Style, Cost, Required List, etc...
• Checking the problem requirements and the rules
• Checking the clarifications
  
• Rehearsals
• Packing and traveling
• What to expect at the Tournament
• Will my team get done before the Regional Tournament?
• What happens if my team advances to the State Tournament?
• Questions and discussion
  
• View the competition sites at the end of the session
  

Coaches Training Part 4 - Prep Session for State Finals
Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Genesee ISD, 2413 W. Maple Ave, Flint

This session will help new Coaches and Coaches who are making their first trip to the State Finals prepare for the tournament.  

• Planning and Preparation
• Packing and Traveling
• Unloading at State - Times and Sites
• What to expect at State
• What if my team qualifies for World

Genesee Intermediate School District, 2413 W. Maple Avenue, Flint, MI  48507

Questions?.....Contact Region 5 Directors Denny & Dianne Henige  region5@michiganodysey.com