NP OM Coaching Video: Building Team Dynamics
Welcome to the Coaches' Corner!
This page contains announcements and resources for coaches.
Please visit this site at least once a week for news and updates!
Reserve Space for OM Meeting at NP School
*** NEW *** OM Passport Guide for Coaches
Coaches' Checklist *Updated October 06, 2025
Parent Permission Form * required
Outside Assistance Family Form * new and required
Parents Supporting Team at OM Events *updated November 19, 2025
The Odyssey of the Mind Program Guide is a great resource for coaches.
It contains a wealth of information about coaching, training your team,
preparing for competition, completing forms and more!
2025 OM Problem Synopses
For the full problem statements, coaches can login in at Odyssey of the Mind HQ
and access the Member Area.
Check out the Odyssey Academy, a series of videos that thoroughly explain OM;
from brainstorming to long-term problems to style!
Information for Coaches:
The Role of the Coach
What is Outside Assistance?
Coaching Tips and Suggestions
Safety Procedures
Find time to practice Spontaneous Problem Solving
with your team at least once a week - it's worth it!
All parent volunteers are required to obtain clearances and submit
paperwork to the North Penn School District. All coaches and parents
who spend time with the team must have current clearances.
Please click here for more information about clearances
Suggested Reading for OM Coaches and Parents
From SEPOM Coaches' Training:
Team Dynamics Top 10 List
Team Contract
Coaching Creative Problem Solving
Coaching Tips
Team Building Tarp Flip
How To Register a Team for the
Southeast PA OM Regional Competition
*Information will be posted when registration opens