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We always did best when we took the emphasis off of winning the competition. The less pressure that is on the team, the better they tend to perform as a whole.

One thing to remember is that the bulk of FIRST competitions are not about the robot's performance, it has a more human touch to it.

Develop your team, get excited, have fun, and the ideas, innovation, and even the execution will flow much better. In short, take the pressure off.