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ARC Coaching

ARC classes and coaching programs.

Our ARC coaching is structured around the same engineering loop that competitive teams use: simulate, build, test, measure, adjust, repeat. We offer programs at every stage of that loop.

Season dates change each year. Ask us to confirm current-season coaching availability.

Programs

Choose the coaching format that fits your team's stage.

3D Printing Mini Rockets

$6006 weeks · 1.5 hrs/class

Students design and 3D-print their own mini rockets, then launch them twice during the course. In-person group class. Extra materials charge $50. Two rocket launches included.

Age range: Grades 5-8

Level: Intermediate

  • Rocket design and CAD skills
  • 3D printing and fabrication
  • Real rocket launches
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ARC Competition Preparation

Schedule arranged by team

An advanced class for teams preparing for the American Rocketry Challenge. Covers altitude targeting, egg protection, weight control, and qualification flight strategy.

Age range: Grades 7-12

Level: Advanced

  • Competition rules and scoring
  • Flight simulation and testing
  • Team-based engineering process
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Questions

Common questions about ARC coaching.

When should a team start ARC coaching?
Season dates and the annual contest brief change. Contact us to confirm the current season and available coaching before planning a start date.
Do you work with teams that already have a rocket design?
Yes. Our Flight Data Review sessions are specifically for teams that have already flown and need help interpreting their altimeter data and diagnosing performance gaps before qualifying.
Can you coach students who don't have a team yet?
Yes. The ARC Design Fundamentals course is ideal for individual students who want to learn the skills before committing to a team, or who are forming a new team and need a foundation.
What software do you use for simulation coaching?
We primarily use OpenRocket, the industry-standard free tool for low- and mid-power rocketry simulation. We also cover how to validate simulation predictions against real flight data.
Is in-person or remote coaching available?
Both. Flight-day support and physical device review require in-person sessions in Orange County, California. Simulation coaching, design review, and data analysis sessions are available remotely.
How does Eric's NAR Level 2 experience support ARC coaching?
Level 2 required Eric to connect regulations, stability, construction, recovery, and a witnessed J-class flight. That systems mindset supports safer design reviews and stronger test-data discussions, but Level 2 is his personal credential—not an ARC teaching license or NAR endorsement of the course.

Ready to begin?

Tell us your grade, team size, and how far along you are.

We'll suggest the right coaching format and timing for your team's season.

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