sdscienceolympiad
​@usd.edu

    WORKSHOP DETAILS

    Setting Up & Running Your Science Olympiad Team

    Details:
    ​In this workshop, a panel of coaches will talk about how to address various aspects of assembling, planning, and coaching a team. You can learn more about how other coaches manage preparations for the annual tournament, and helpful tips on taking advantage of additional local resources to help your team compete and thrive!
    Host: James Tracy (State Director)
    Presenters: 
    Jessica Blocker (Brookings HS):
      Assembling a team, structuring preparation and practices, and Fundraising Tips (Div C / High School) 
    Nicole Mehlhaff (Yankton MS):
      Assembling a team, structuring preparation and practices, and Fundraising Tips (Div B / Middle School) 
    Amanda Vande Vegte (Elk Point-Jefferson MS/HS):
      Managing small-school teams
    Megan O'Connor (Vermillion MS):
      Starting up a team & Fundraising​   
    All: 
      Tournament Week & Tournament Day 

    NOTE: The topics and specifics are subject to change 
    FORMAT:        Coach-Led Team Development Workshop
    DATE:             Tuesday, September 15, 2026
    TIME:              4 - 6 pm CST
    DURATION:    1.5 - 2 Hours (total)
    LOCATION:     Zoom (recorded) {Link to be shared}

    Sign Up Form

    The information in this form is exclusively used to communicate updates regarding the workshop. More than one participant from a given school is welcome!
For more information, please contact:
James L Tracy, Jr (State Director)
South Dakota Science Olympiad
414 E. Clark St.
Akeley-Lawrence Building, Room 107
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 658-6830
[email protected]
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