At the Quiz, coaching lies in strategy, substitutions and time-out planning. Is responsible to make sure the Panel of Appeal has the correct set of questions and answers for each quiz. Directs the administering of the written Quiz. Announces the points awarded for each Toss-up and Bonus question. Identifies and announces team and player who first signals readiness to answer a Toss-up question.
Identification is to be made by team name and number, or team name and player's name.
Operates the quiz machine for Toss-up and Bonus questions. Timed periods for each quiz include the beginning and ending of halves, halftime, and time-outs. The Quiz Timekeeper may also be the Question Duration Timekeeper. The duration of questions and answers includes both Toss-up answers and Bonus conferences. The response to a Bonus question is not timed.