HSPC Coaches Training Materials

FIU High School Programming Competition (HSPC)

Coaches Training Materials

Annual Coaches Training Meeting

Each year before the High School Programming Competition, we host a Coaches Training Meeting for all registered coaches. During this kickoff session, we review the competition format, timeline, rules, and answer questions to help coaches prepare for the upcoming event.
Presentation slides from the meeting are available for future reference.  →

Looking for more practice for your students? Visit our Past Competitions page to access previous programming problems and official solutions.

Practice Scrimmages @ Broward

What is a Scrimmage?

The Broward Competitive Coding Scrimmage is a beginner-friendly practice competition designed for high school students interested in competitive programming. It gives students a chance to experience a programming competition in a lower-pressure environment and helps teams prepare for events such as the FIU High School Programming Competition (HSPC).

What Students Can Expect

Beginner-Friendly Practice

A welcoming environment for students of all experience levels.

Contest-Style Problem Solving

Work in teams to solve programming problems within a set time.

Teamwork and Communication

Collaborate, share ideas, and learn from your teammates.

Debugging and Time Management

Practice problems, debugging code, and managing time.

Preparation for HSPC and Other Competitions

Build confidence and gain real experience for future contests.

Success Spotlight: NOVA High School

Nova High School used the Broward Programming Scrimmage as part of its preparation for FIU HSPC. The scrimmage gave students valuable experience working together under time pressure, testing problem-solving strategies, and building confidence in a contest-style environment.

Their preparation paid off at FIU HSPC, where the team earned 1st Place in Division II. Their success highlights how consistent practice and participation in scrimmages can help students grow as competitive programmers and perform strongly in competition.