[brennonbrimhall]

Team 20 has around 85 team members, and we're expecting more freshmen next year. Generally, we do 2 hour nights on Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs. We put in as much time as we can on Sat and Sun.

"Elite" and "Powerhouse" teams such as 1114, 118, and the like have one ingredient that everyone seems to be overlooking. According to their schedules on their websites, they work long and they work hard. One such team spends 3 hours on weekdays and then similarly long work hours on the weekends.

More time = more time to fall and then pick yourself up, as we have discovered the hard way.

The bottom line? I'm a firm believe that it really comes down to how dedicated you and your team are, as well as the commitment you and your team has.