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Recruitment
Keep the STEM Pipeline Flowing: Bridge the Division Gap!
Do you have a thriving middle school team but no high school program—or vice versa? Don’t let your students' passion hit a dead end.
When a district drops a division, we lose dedicated competitors right as they hit their stride. If you already have one division established, expanding to the next level is easier than you think:
- Protect Student Passion: Keep Division B students engaged in STEM by providing a seamless transition into high school Division C competition.
- Build Future Mentors: Use Division C veterans to help coach and inspire younger Division B students, creating a self-sustaining program.
- Maximize Shared Resources: Double your district's impact by sharing existing study materials, lab spaces, and event expertise between coaches.
Let’s bridge the gap in your district. Don't let your students' Science Olympiad journey stop halfway!
Centerville Coaching Academy
Format: In-Person Only
Date(s): Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:30 pm to TBD pm (Eastern); Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 am to TBD pm (Eastern)
**FULL SCHEDULE FORTHCOMING**
Event Location: Hadley E. Watts Middle School, 7056 McEwen Rd, Centerville, OH 45459
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National Science Olympiad Workshops
National Science Olympiad Summer Workshops
National Science Olympiad Upcoming Workshops/Recordings
Coaches' Roundtable
The monthly Coaches' Roundtable meetings provide a unique opportunity to collaborate as coaches, with other coaches, in a stepwise fashion to support you in your role. Science Olympiad can feel overwhelming at times serving as a coach, whether new or experienced, and these meetings provide a platform to connect with your peers who are encountering the same problems or may have encountered them previously and can offer suggestions based on their experience.
2026-2027 season roundtable topics, dates, and links coming soon!
Next Call:
Information coming soon.
Previous Call Recordings:
2026-2027 Science Olympiad Season
Recording links to be added following each month's meeting
2025-2026 Science Olympiad Season
March: Pre-Regional Tournaments call, latest rule clarifications, Q+A prior to Regional Tournaments, building a state-bound team
February: Build event workarounds, preparing students for Regionals. What does being Regionals-ready mean?
January: Post-first Invitational Tournament learnings, how to motivate students, utilizing Invitational Tournament performance to build Regional/State team
December: Non-mechanicals rules, preparing for Invitational Tournaments, optimizing winter break
November: Registration reminder, downloading & reading this year's Rules Manuals, scheduling Invitational Tournaments, fundraising
2025 OHSO Coaching Conference
Ohio Science Olympiad recorded free sessions for new and returning Science Olympiad coaches to enhance skills, kickoff the season, and lead the next generation to success!
OHSO 2025 Coaching Conference Session Recordings/Slides
Have a question? Ask a Coach.
Use this form to submit your discussion topics and questions for the monthly Coaches' Roundtable calls. These meetings offer a unique opportunity for new and experienced coaches to collaborate and support each other. If you feel overwhelmed, connect with your peers who can offer suggestions based on their experiences.
OHSO Coach Resources
Check out the resource created for new Ohio Science Olympiad coaches, Ohio Schools Timeline and General Guide, created by experienced Ohio coaches. If you're looking for other specific resources, reach out to State Director, Mariah Lesar, lesar.2@osu.edu
Upcoming Opportunities Offered by National Science Olympiad
Click here to learn more about the upcoming and previous workshops and professional development opportunities offered by National Science Olympiad.
Upcoming Webinars:
- December 3, 2025: Engineering CAD for Event Supervisors with Drew Bennett from OnShape
- December 10, 2025: Hovercraft - Advice & Tips with Deputy Rule Chair and National Event Supervisor, Karen Emmons
- December 17, 2025: Solar System - Tips for Success with Solar System Expert, Connor Todd
⚠️ All webinars are from 5 PM - 6 PM Central Time | Open to Coaches, Students, Parents, and more. Missed a webinar? - All are available on the Science Olympiad YouTube channel