I took about a year an a half break minus one off season. It was my freshman year in college. Based off of the advise in
this thread and the fact that I was just burnt out I decided to skip 2010. It literally was the best thing I could have ever done. Not only was I able to determine what and if any time I had available for FIRST, but I couldn't wait to get back in. I don't foresee any breaks in the near future unless I have too, it's just got me hooked again.