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FRC Professional Development - Mentor Training
Presented by FIRST in Ohio
The Great Lakes Science Center in partnership with FIRST® in Ohio, will host a Mentor Training Workshop for new and existing team mentors participating in the 2026 FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) season.
Whether you are new to the position, or a seasoned veteran, this workshop is for you!. Facilitated by a group of award-winning mentors from across the state of Ohio, this day-long mentor training session has been carefully crafted to help prepare you to be as effective as possible in your role as a team mentor.
When:
Saturday, November 8, 2025
9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Where:
TransDigm Group Learning Center at the
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
This year's workshop will feature updates on the upcoming 2026 FRC season, including Kickoff information and Regional Competition dates for Ohio and Pennsylvania. It will also provide participants with an overview of the new Mentor Development Initiative, including the new online Learning Modules and the special mentor certification programs, currently under development.
The workshop also features several planned “breakout” sessions facilitated by one (or more) of the award-winning mentors from across the state of Ohio. Planned breakout sessions will include such topics as:
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Programming
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Electrical Systems
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Mechanical Systems & Structures
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Team & Time Management
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Game Strategy & Design
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Judging Criteria for Awards
SPECIAL NOTE:
This training session is "hands-on." Workshop participants should plan to bring their favorite pair of safety glasses and other preferred PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Admission is FREE but workshop space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Click HERE to register online, or email JonDarr Bradshaw at bradshawj@glsc.org.
Click image to download a printable copy of the workshop agenda
SEASON CALENDAR
AT A GLANCE
Click the active links below for additional information about that event or activity, and to learn which team(s) are participating.
PRE-SEASON EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
September 20-21, 2025
Kettering University
1700 University Ave.,
Flint MI 48504
2025 Curiosity Open Robotics Challenge
September 27, 2025
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
October 15, 2025
Warren G. Harding High School
860 Elm. Rd, Warren, Ohio, 44484
October 25 -26, 2025
Northville High School
45700 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
FRC Mentor Training
November 8 2025 (9 AM- 4 PM)
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
2026 REGULAR SEASON ACTIVITIES
January 10, 2026
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Weekly Build & Practice Sessions
Meeting days, times, and locations vary by team. Click the link above to see the tentative schedules for all supported teams.
March 18 – March 21, 2026 (Week 3)
Wolstein Center, Cleveland State University
2000 Prospect Avenue E.
Cleveland, OH 44115
April 1 – April 4, 2026 (Week 5)
Cintas Center, Xavier University
1624 Musketeer Drive.Cincinnati, OH 45207
April 15, 2026 – April 18, 2026 (Week 7)
MVP Arena, 51 S. Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
2026 Student Recognition & VIP Awards Dinner
Date: TBD
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
April 29 - May 2, 2026
George R Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
OFF-SEASON EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
2026 Ohio State Championship
May 16, 2026
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1499 Hard Rd,
Columbus, OH 43235
Hands Across Borders Build Sessions
Every Thursday & Saturday
(May 7 - June 20, 2026)
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
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Saturdays: 10 AM - 3 PM
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Thursdays: 5 PM - 8 PM
Note - This schedule subject to change..
2026 Med Access International Humanitarian Medical Mission
June 22 - July 2, 2026
Hospital General Latacunga
Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province
Republic of Ecuador
