We faced a similar season this year. It was the first time in 11 competitions (including offseason competitions) that our team did not make it into eliminations. It was very disheartening. We also did not win an award. However, instead of moping around, we cheered for our allied teams. One of our best friend teams one the regional, their first ever regional victory in their 13 years of existence. We really hoped and thought that we would get EI, but instead that same winning team won it and we didn't care that we lost it after they had won it. And then our rookie team went on to win Rookie All Star and they invited us to go to Worlds with them.
So, don't take losing as a slap in the face. Take it as an opportunity to improve and build relationships with other teams around you. If you truly feel you lost that badly, odds are you'll kick butt next season.
