Thread: Coaches/Mentors on the Drive Team
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Re: Coaches/Mentors on the Drive Team
Salvatore,

I have heard the statement #1 in your post as really the main argument for an adult coach for many years. In my point of view, that is not even remotely the reason we do it. We can be successful with student or mentor drive coaches. Our reason is simple: Our team does everything jointly: design, prototype, build, test, marketing, PR, chairman's, etc. so why not the on the field action? Inspiration comes from witnessing greatness. On our team that inspiration is bi-directional. Every year I am amazed at how advanced our students are at various things and they always seem to teach me a thing or two. We try to work hand in hand with the students and that does not stop at the field border. As a matter of fact, my scouting captain taught me a good lesson at the Detroit District this past weekend, but that story is for another time.

Please note that I am not saying our way is better than your way, but it is our way and is perfectly legal with the rules.

Paul
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