Name: The Art of Effective Teamwork Challenges
Start: 2026-08-08T14:45:00-0400
End: 2026-08-08T15:30:00-0400

Welcome to GEARED UP 2026: Mentor Conference! Join us at James Madison University’s Festival Conference & Student Center in Harrisonburg, VA, for two days of learning, connection, and community.

You power 10,000+ students across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. This day is built for YOU. Whether you’re a rookie coach launching your first team or a 20-year veteran looking for fresh ideas, you’ll find sessions, workshops, and conversations designed to sharpen your skills and recharge your passion.

Proudly presented by Aramco Americas. See you in Harrisonburg.

The Art of Effective Teamwork Challenges

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT

Board Dining (40) Team Management

We've all built the marshmallow spaghetti tower, but how do we go beyond that? What are the big lessons we can learn from little challenges? This session focuses on designing and showcasing teamwork challenges that encourage: creative thinking, teamwork, effective communication skills, using technology, and self reflection

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Ethan Bass

CAD, Drafting, and Engineering Teacher, Montgomery County (VA) Public Schools

An FLL student turned FTC turned FRC turned Mentor turned Coach turned Mechanical Engineer turned Teacher all before 30!
Head Coach of the FTC team 4924, the Red Beard Pandas and a major fan of teamwork and Gracious Professionalism.
FIRST works best when we all work together... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Board Dining (40) Team Management 1301 Carrier Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

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