Fire a callback 3–4 times per session to reset attention in one second. Shout the coach’s name; kids do the move and shout back.
|
Coach |
Opening line (verbatim) |
Callback move |
|---|---|---|
|
Tower Talia |
“Talia builds tall for a living. Today YOU build tall enough to hold my golf ball for 5 seconds — GO.” |
Fist-pumps the sky |
|
Bridge Boss Bruno |
“Bruno’s bridges hold TRUCKS. Yours holds PENNIES. Same rules. Ready?” |
Rolls up sleeves |
|
Pilot Piper |
“Piper flew for the Air Force. Today YOU fold a plane that flies FARTHEST. Losers redesign.” |
Points down the runway |
|
Catapult Kai |
“Kai launched pumpkins at the county fair. Today YOU launch pom-poms at MY 3 cups. Miss all 3 = redesign.” |
Points at the target |
|
Marble Mia |
“Mia’s marble runs go for 30 seconds. I’ll settle for 10. Show me.” |
Taps the stopwatch |
|
Rocket Rosie |
“Rosie sends cargo to space. Today YOU send cargo down a zipline with a BALLOON. Farthest wins.” |
Points along the zipline |
|
Rube Ramona |
“Ramona pops balloons with ONLY dominoes and string. Today YOU knock over MY cup. 5 steps or better.” |
Points at the target cup |
|
Drop Zone Danny |
“Danny drops for a living. If your lander saves the egg — YOU win the Danny Badge.” |
Salutes |
|
Crane Cora |
“Cora’s cranes lift CARS. Yours lifts 10 pennies. Get 10 or redesign.” |
Bicep flex |
|
Fair Fiona |
“You’ve built 9 things in 9 weeks. Tonight your family sees the BEST one. Booth up.” |
Sweeps an arm at the room |