FLL Team Help

[MarkoRamius1086]

We run into this situation frequently in our area, where the parents really want to have their children in FLL, but none of them are willing to put the effort in and actually let the team flourish. I cannot even begin to recall the number of potential teams over the years that have not formed because nobody steps forward to take the coaching position.

We have gotten into the habbit of having all of the interested families give us their email, and when no parent is interested we explain the situation to them, saying that unless one or more of them steps up the team cannot start. That usually brings results. In this we normally describe our willingness to help and offer the initial assistance of a former or current FLL coach, the help of FRC or FTC mentors, and we normally say that it is easier when the parents take different positions. One as Coach (paperwork and runs meetings), Assistant Coach (self explanatory), Photographer (I hope this is explanatory also), A snack provider (based on your meeting schedule).

Taking the effort to get the parents to understand the situation they are in and the potential the program has for all of their students, is 100% worth it!

Sincerely,
Petrie