Online Trainer Recertification Exam

At long last, several new online features for TEAM trainers are now available. Trainers can login using their trainer ID number and email address. The online features include the ability to update contact information, view the results for all the training sessions they have conducted, and take the online recertification exam. Please keep in mind that the system is new, so there are certain to be some things that need tweaking. If you have any problems, please call us at 877-2-TEAM-CO (877-283-2626) or email us at info@teamcoalition.org

To qualify for the online recertification exam, trainers must have trained at least 4 sessions or had at least 80 employees pass the exam during their most recent certification period. Also, a trainer can recertify with the online exam every other recertification period. On the alternate years, trainers must recertify by attending a TEAM Instructor Development Program (IDP) workshop.

Additional features to the online interface that will be available soon include the ability to reprint a lost employee certification card, online exam functionality for employees, and registering for IDPs and ordering training manuals online.

To login to the new online features for trainers, click here for the TEAM home page and then click on the "trainer login" button on the left side of the page.

RHIR Events with NFL, NBA, NASCAR, NCAA

February and March were extremely busy and successful months for the Responsibility Has Its Rewards (RHIR) promotion. NFL, NBA, NASCAR, and March Madness fans participated in the promotion by pledging to always have a designated driver and wear their seat belts. Fans received branded photos and filmed traffic safety public service messages.

• February 1st thru 6th RHIR outreach at NFL Experience
• February 15th thru 21st RHIR outreach at NBA Jam Session
• March 11th and 12th RHIR outreach at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
• March 31st thru April 2nd RHIR outreach at NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four in Indianapolis, IN

To see all the RHIR activities, events, and communications planners (including sample press releases, media advisories, and other helpful items) click here.

IDP Workshops

Each month in 2006, TEAM will host Instructor Development Program (IDP) workshops at sports and entertainment facilities across the country. By attending and passing the trainer certification exam, facility and concessionaire managers become certified TEAM trainers for a period of two years. Trainers receive all the materials necessary to conduct team training in effective alcohol management at their facility for their staff. Please let us know if you are interested in hosting a future IDP.

Here is the schedule of upcoming workshops:

• April 18th and 19th in Anaheim, CA at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, home of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

To register for an upcoming IDP, click here.

TEAM Intern - Lauren Cochran

TEAM is thrilled to welcome Lauren Cochran as our spring semester intern. Lauren is a senior at George Washington University. She is a sports marketing major who has previous experience as an intern with the DC United Major League Soccer team in Washington DC. Lauren has been a tremendous asset already to the TEAM staff.

She has become an expert processing training sessions and has helped to provide feedback to our website developers as they complete the development of our new online system.

Lauren is in the office Mondays and Wednesdays. Please welcome her and introduce yourself if you have the opportunity to call in or email.

2006 Responsibility Has Its Rewards MLB and MLS Sweepstakes

The Responsibility Has Its Rewards sweepstakes for designated drivers encourages fans to be responsible and plan ahead before attending professional sporting events by always having a sober designated driver.

The TEAM Coalition, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are supporting the designated driver programs at all MLB and MLS stadiums during the 2006 seasons with a special incentive. Baseball fans can win tickets to the World Series^® or a trip to the 2007 MLB All-Star Game^® in San Francisco at AT&T Park. Soccer Fans can a trip to MLS Cup^™ 2006 in Frisco, TX at Pizza Hut Park or a trip to the 2007 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game. To register for the MLB or MLS RHIR sweepstakes click here.

TEAM Training Wisdom

TEAM is constantly trying to improve the products and services we offer our members, trainers, and supporters. Here is just a sample of the list of enhancements that we are developing and implementing as a result of feedback we have already received.

• Reduced price for employee training manuals - standard prices reduced as of January 1, 2006 from $15 to $13
• The ability to reprint lost employee certification cards - available spring 2006
• Spanish language training manual for employees - available by late 2006

Also, we have learned from our trainers how best to ensure that you receive your session results quickly and accurately.

• Make photo copies of all exam forms before sending them to TEAM in case they are lost in delivery
• Use a delivery service that allows you to track the envelope that you send in the event we do not receive it
• Confirm that all the exams you send have the expected number of questions answered
• Confirm that the information for the name fields on the exam forms are entered correctly
• Include a session roster for each session you submit for processing

We would appreciate any additional feedback or best practices you would like to share.

Upcoming Events

TEAM is constantly traveling to promote our efforts in effective alcohol management and positive fan behavior. Here is the list of the events we will be attending in January and February.

• March 31st thru April 2nd: NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Big Dance in Indianapolis, IN
• April 8th thru 11th: 2006 Lifesavers Conference in Austin, TX
• April 11th and 12th: Clemson University Symposium on Civility, Sports, and Society in Clemson, SC
• April 18th and 19th: TEAM IDP in Anaheim, CA
• April 22nd thru 27th: NAB 2006 Show in Las Vegas, NV
• May 4th: TEAM board meeting at MLS Offices in New York, NY
• May 20th: Preakness at Pimlico Track in Baltimore, MD

To see the online calendar, click here.