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Unread 01-03-2006, 08:19
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Re: Effective Coaching

I agree with all the other talented coaches who have already given advice and want to add one more thing:

Go watch a regional before yours. For many matches, pick a robot that is similar to yours and watch carefully (don't allow yourself to get distracted) and pretend you are coaching and think through what you would do in each situation. It gives you the opportunity to learn so much about what strategy works and what doesn't in a large variety of situations.

If you are in the first week of regionals, then watch as many matches as possible from the stands.
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