Science Olympiad Coaches
Science Olympiad Coaches & Event Supervisors for SO Flying Events
A Science Olympiad coach’s job is challenging: managing a blend of study, lab, and build events, while keeping everyone on track! NFFS is working to provide a broad range of resources to help your students excel in the flying events. We recognize that many head coaches have no experience in flying indoor models, so we want to guide you in maximizing your team’s chance of success. The coach’s clinic below is designed toward helping you to achieve that goal.
Coaches and others may also be asked at some point to supervise one of the flying events at a tournament, and may be reluctant to so do if they have no prior experience. The event supervisor resources below have been created with this in mind. Therein, you will find a detailed description of what materials you will need, what to do in advance and on the day of the tournament, how to evaluate flight logs, how to time flights – in short, everything you need to know to run a successful Helicopter event.
Resources
2024–2025 Coaches Clinic, includes a detailed review of the rules applicable to 2025-2026.
Available in video, PDF, and PowerPoint formats.
- Coaching a Successful SO Flight Event by Larry Michlowski of Illinois – Another resource for SO coaches.
- Helicopter Event Supervisor Overview
- Filling out the Helicopter Checklist
- Measuring the Box
- Evaluating Flight Logs
- Timing the Flights