[AlexD744]

All of the above plus.

As a previous student coach, I know that it can be awkward feeling like you're bossing around your fellow team members. But remember a driver really wants to be bossed around, otherwise they feel like a blind sheep. They know what they're doing, but they don't know what to do next. This means don't be timid about your instructions. Although, it's best not to yell unless necessary (although with the loud music your pretty much doing this anyway). And you should NEVER yell at your drivers before or after a match, it honestly takes the fun out of driving.

Remember, your team chose you because you have a knack for good strategy. Therefore, trust your gut, even if it means detracting from the established strategy. For example, last year, if the strategy was for your team to sweep up the front and there were no balls in the front and none about to come, would you just have your drivers sit and wait? No. You would tell them to get to the mid zone, and fast. Once there was a fresh supply in the front, you tell them to book it on back. What's not okay, however, is if in the middle of the match you decide that although you told your alliance you'd play front zone and then decide to go to the far zone and start playing defense.