Workshops

Saturday, October 11, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

All workshops are on the second floor of the main school building (with the Practice Field and Discovery Row).

Strategy Lessons from a Decade of FRC Games

Kan Shimada & Holden Saunders

Join Team 2637's strategy mentors in looking back at games over the past decade to uncover patterns in scoring systems, field design, and meta evolution. Learn how to leverage game design, recognize key mechanics, and discover recurring themes to give your team the edge.

Fast Forward FLL

Team 2637

Join us to learn how to start, mentor, and grow successful FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams. Our team mentors four FLL teams, including two in Arizona and two locally. In this session, we’ll share practical strategies for launching new teams, grants, building effective mentoring practices, and supporting long-term growth. The Phantom Catz’ FLL teams have earned awards such as Tournament Champion, Core Values, and Robot Performance, and have twice qualified for the State Championship.

Picking the Right Robot at Kickoff

Scott Nakatsu

Learn how to break down the season challenge, set goals and understand your team’s resources and experience to maximize your team’s outcome.

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

FTC Team 49

Learn how to design to make manufacturing, assembly, and overall execution easier, more cost-effective, and more reliable, particularly on

larger scales. The team has won 1st Place Inspire Award and was the Winning Alliance Captain at their interleague tournaments.