InspireDI: Tools and Strategies for Destination Imagination Team Managers

Listen today to hear the three things you can do to help prepare your team for tournament! In this episode, Coach Kate shares 3 easy steps you can take to help your team get on track to be prepared on tournament day. Please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND COMMENT if you liked this episode! Thanks for listening!CoachKateDI@gmail.com

In today's episode, Coach Kate gives you the secret to improving your team's score! There is one simple thing to do, and this is what it is! Listen to learn all of the tips and tricks your team needs to move to the next level!#destinationimagination #STEAM #STEM #InspireDI #OutsideTheBox #boxandball #creativity

On today's episode, we dive deep into the Rules of Interference, the purpose of this over-arching rule in Destination Imagination, and why it is so important to the spirit of this great program. Join us to understand the Interference Pyramid, and Tips & Tricks to support your team while avoiding interference from Team Managers and Parents. #DI #DestinationImagination #boxandball #supportDI #DICommunity #DIAlumni #STEAM #Futureskills#kiddrivenlearning #creativityincareers #creativityinaction #teamwork #teammanager #problemsolving #STEAMeducation #stemeducation #stem #globalfinals

In today's episode, we give an overview of each of the top challenges for the 2025-26 year! Listen to understand how to present each challenge to your team so they know all of the ins and outs of each challenge, what each element requires, and how amazing each challenge is this year! Let's do this!

It's Tournament Season!If your team has been invited to GLOBAL FINALS, now is the time to decide whether or not you will attend. Today we discuss the considerations for teams invited to Global Finals, focusing on the costs involved, fundraising strategies, and team readiness! We provide insights into budgeting for travel, accommodation, food, and additional expenses, while also emphasizing the value of the experience!Every week we will be releasing a new podcast about GLOBAL FINALS, so please subscribe so you do not miss any episodes!

Welcome back to Inspire DI! Today we talk about what to expect at your Team Challenge Performance at the tournament! Coach Kate gives important tips on preparing your team to share their elements with the appraisers, when and where parents and Team Managers can help with moving props and materials, and how to lead your team confidently on tournament day! Best of luck to all of your teams!If you enjoyed this episode, please comment and subscribe! You can always reach Coach Kate directly at CoachKateDI@gmail.com

It's tournament season! Today we will talk about your Tournament Data Form and Expenses Forms, how to give the appraisers the BEST information to maximize your team's points! We will also discuss your budget and expenses, and what items do (and do not!) belong in your expense report! As always, please follow, subscribe, and comment if you like this episode and would like more tips and support for team managers! For any specific questions, please feel free to email me anytime at CoachKateDI@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the Unofficial Destination Imagination Podcast InspireDI: Tools and Strategies for Destination Imagination Team Managers. My name is Coach Kate, and I am a former STEAM challenge competitor. I have managed many DI teams at every level and through to Global Finals! Join us each week as we dive deep into an important topic to support you in coaching a successful DI team. From managing your meetings, to the final preparations for tournament, we will discuss how to have a fun and rewarding experience as a TM, while helping to inspire your team throughout their creative process. Let’s have some fun!