Become a Coach / Start a Team
Join a global robotics community preparing young people for the future.
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Are you an adult who has a passion for robotics? FIRST programs are driven by the involvement of adults who inspire and learn alongside student participants on every team. If you are interested in competitive robotics, fill out the form below and we can match you with a team in your area.
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As a Mentor or Coach of a FIRST team, you are, through the kids, the key ingredient in the success of your team. Your contribution to the success of FIRST programs and ultimately to the success of FIRST is immeasurable. The time, responsibility and expertise of a Mentor or Coach will vary but the one constant is that you are bringing something to your team that they need to learn, grow and succeed.
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Who are FIRST Mentors and Coaches? Our team members say it best. A Mentor/Coach:
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Is a person of any age, teaching others what they know
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Can get involved in any FIRST program available
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Brings either technical or non technical expertise to the team
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Provides the opportunity for students to learn directly through experiences
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Begins as a teacher, evolves into a colleague
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Knows that Mentoring and Coaching is about inspiring and guiding
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Provides students the environment to succeed
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Is patient, supportive, enthusiastic, compassionate and available
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Remembers what’s important – it’s about the kids and they come first
Easy Steps to Coach/ Start a FIRST Robotics Competition Team
Step 1: Register your information
By registering your information, you will become a part of the FIRST Robotics Competition Community and begin receiving communications from FIRST. You will also receive a temporary team number in preparation of event registration in the fall. Please note that completing this stage of the process does not commit you to becoming a team. You are only considered a registered team after your team has paid and selected an event (during the fall registration period). You may withdraw and receive a refund any time up until you take delivery of your kit of parts.
Step 3: Familiarize yourself with FIRST Resources
Here are some important FRC resources, that you may want to bookmark: FIRST Fundraising Toolkit Kit of Parts Technical Resources General FRC Resources Team Registration Information FIRST Youth Protection Program FRC Safety Behind the Lines FIRST Forum FRC Grant Information FIRST Scholarship Program
Step 1: Register your information
By registering your information, you will become a part of the FIRST Robotics Competition Community and begin receiving communications from FIRST. You will also receive a temporary team number in preparation of event registration in the fall. Please note that completing this stage of the process does not commit you to becoming a team. You are only considered a registered team after your team has paid and selected an event (during the fall registration period). You may withdraw and receive a refund any time up until you take delivery of your kit of parts.
Step 3: Familiarize yourself with FIRST Resources
Here are some important FRC resources, that you may want to bookmark: FIRST Fundraising Toolkit Kit of Parts Technical Resources General FRC Resources Team Registration Information FIRST Youth Protection Program FRC Safety Behind the Lines FIRST Forum FRC Grant Information FIRST Scholarship Program
