Mentors & Coaches Hub (doc/mentors/) — Lego Legends¶
Welcome to the Mentors & Coaches Hub for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Team #76265 Lego Legends during the 2026 BIOGLOW season. This hub centralizes our coaching philosophy, season master calendar, meeting session plans, rubrics, and facilitation guides.
📅 Meeting Session Plans¶
Detailed, minute-by-minute meeting agendas with materials checklists, Team Roles Matrix callouts, Core Values team challenges, and tactical milestone gates:
| Session | Date | Theme & Strategic Objective | Plan Link |
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| Session 1 | Sep 13, 2026 | Welcome, Workshop Safety & Building the Field Kickoff, parent alignment, inventory audit, and mission model assembly. |
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| Session 2 | Sep 19, 2026 | One-Hand Duck Build, Driving Camp & Peer Ambassador Handoff Chassis driving basics, team name vote, and introducing student-led teaching. |
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| Session 3 | Sep 26, 2026 | Team Identity ("Lego Legends"), Innovation Launch & Robot Base Modularity Quick-change attachments, habitat problem brainstorming, and CRM challenges. |
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| Session 4 | Oct 4, 2026 | Sensor Navigation, Line Tracking & Innovation Problem Selection Mounting dual color sensors, line squaring logic, and Zoo trip prep. |
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| Session 5 | Oct 25, 2026 | Strike Team Breakouts, Digital Logo Prototypes & 3-Track Robot Missions Builders, Researchers & Marketers strike teams; 90m 3-track mission coding. |
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| Session 6 | Nov 1, 2026 | Strike Team Swap, Final Logo Vote & Mission Combining Cross-training rotation; presentation board wireframing; chaining runs on mat. |
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| Session 7 | Nov 8, 2026 | Script Drafting, Presentation Board Build, Swag & Core Mission Logic Writing 5-min script; assembling physical trifold; finalizing team buttons/stickers. |
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| Session 8 | Nov 15, 2026 | Mid-Month Checkpoint, Full Script Read-Through & Flex Buffer Standing script rehearsal & prop audit; reach mission go/no-go gate; 25m catch-up flex. |
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| Session 9 | Nov 22, 2026 | Dress Rehearsal Day, Code Freeze & Family Showcase Timed rehearsal & mock Q&A; official code freeze; live matches with parent audience. |
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| 🏆 Event | Nov 29, 2026 | Official FIRST LEGO League Tournament Event Day! | 📅 Master Schedule |
🧭 Season Master Schedule¶
- Master Season Schedule (
plan/schedule.md): Master timeline integrating Saturday/Sunday in-person workshops, Wednesday midweek virtual check-ins, offsite events (Zoo trip), and tournament milestones leading up to November 29.
📚 Guides & Facilitation Resources¶
- Coach's Notes & Core Philosophy (
plan/guides/mentors_notes.md): Coaching mindset, student empowerment, the Pixar "Plus'ing" technique, and daily reflection circles. - Innovation Project Rubric Guide (
plan/guides/innovation_project_rubric_guide.md): Socratic coaching questions aligned directly with official FIRST judging rubrics (Identify, Design, Create, Iterate, Communicate). - Crew Resource Management (CRM) Guide (
plan/guides/crew_resource_management.md): Aviation and high-reliability teamwork principles adapted for kids: "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate", assertive advocacy, and zero-blame debriefs. - Day-to-Day Mentor CRM Checklist (
plan/guides/mentor_day_to_day_crm_checklist.md): Quick operational checklist for mentors during weekly workshops. - Competition Mentor CRM Checklist (
plan/guides/mentor_competition_crm_checklist.md): Tournament-day checklist for pit setup, queue timing, and judge room support. - Workshop Facilitation Checklist (
plan/guides/mentor_workshop_checklist.md): Room prep, safety checks, battery charging protocol, and student dismissals. - Mentor CRM Pocket Cue Card (
plan/guides/mentor_crm_cue_card.md): Printable pocket reference card with calming scripts and de-escalation prompts for high-stress moments.