Coaches Resources

Welcome and Explanation of FIRST Lego League

What are the CORE FIRST Lego League Values for your team and why are they so important?

2009 Theme "Smart Moves" Homepage

Challenge Field Set up
EVERYTHING about the NXT Robotics Missions is Here
Check out each of the Robotics missions here
NXT Robotics Challenge Game Clarifications
VERY IMPORTANT: Check here regularly for updates and clarifications on the Robotics Missions
Robotics Mission Rules WebPage

"Smart Moves" Project Explanation

    "Smart Moves" Activities to get your team into the Project
    "Smart Moves Web Resources to start your research

Team Orientation Powerpoint..(Available after Sept. 10)

NXT Robotics SoftwareTutorial
This is one of the best places for you and your members to learn about programming the robot.

NEW Resources from TechBrick for 2009 Challenge Smart Move

Download the Full Mission Videos Set as a Big Zip file(89MB) Go the Smart Moves Resource Page and download 2009MissionVideosWMV.zip
Smart Move Field Worksheet for Planning Missions
Table Items Illustrated for Challenge Field
Official FLL Team Info Cover Sheet for Tournaments
Challenge Pieces Strategy Worksheet
Step by Step Programming Worksheet

COACHES Teleconferences that you can download:
Go to the bottom of the Preparation Page on usfirst.com to the table Teleconference Recordings. Click on Listen under the Recording Column to listen to the
New Coaches Orientation
There are additional teleconferences on 8/27, 9/9, 9/24. 10/7, 10/22, and 11/4

Get Acquainted/Team Building Activities (MSWord)
Autograph Activity (pdf)
Center Stage
Ride the Bus
Playdough Pictionary
Alphabet Challenge
Back to Back Session
A Z Scavenger Hunt