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.

2018-19 Coaches Training Materials   

Coaches Training Manual

Coaches Training PowerPoints
    Part 1
   Part 2
   Part 3

The 2019-20 materials will be posted when they are available in Electronic format

Training Sessions for Coaches

These training sessions are designed for new coaches or coaches who have never attended a training session, but they are appropriate for all coaches - new to experienced.
There is no charge for attending any of these sessions.

RSVP's for the training sessions help us to plan materials for the sessions and are greatly appreciated.  Email region5@michiganodyssey.com to RSVP for individual training sessions. 

Training dates and sites for 2019-20 

Coaches Training Part 1 - Getting Started
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Swartz Creek Middle School, Media Center
8230 E. Crapo St., Swartz Creek, MI       See map below
                OR
Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Shiawassee RESD, General & Special Education Service Center, Owosso Room
1025 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna, MI      See map below

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. 
​Bring a copy of the 19-20 Program Guide if possible

• 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
Saturday, November 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shiawassee RESD, General & Special Education Service Center, Owosso Room
1025 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna, MI

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


Coaches Training Part 3 - Prep for Competition & Discussion
Saturday, January 25, 2020   9:00 am - 1:00 pm
New Lothrop High School
9285 Easton Road, New Lothrop, MI

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
• Prioritizing
• Rehearsals
• Packing and traveling
• What to expect at the Tournament
• What happens if my team advances to the State Tournament?
• Questions and discussion
• View the competition sites at approximately 11:00 am

Coaches Training Part 4 - Prep Session for State Finals
Monday, February 17, 2020
Time and Site to be Determined
​This may be done as an online/phone meeting.

This session will help 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 you need to know if your team qualifies for World Finals

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

New Lothrop High School
9285 Easton Road, New Lothrop, MI

Shiawassee RESD General & Special Education Service Center
1025  N. Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI

Swartz Creek Middle School, 8230 E Crapo St, Swartz Creek, MI 48473