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Re: seniority as a factor in drive team decision
On 3266 we place a priority on students who had been on the drive team last year or we feel have earned a spot, not necessarily seniority. We consider the drivetrain operator as the most important member of the drive team. We have had driver tryouts every year but we've had the same driver (me) for the last four years, just because I had the most experience "behind the wheel". Our decision on driver this year will be based around the student's knowledge of the robot, their commitment to the team, and how well they perform under pressure.
We use the human player position kind of like a grooming tool for future drivers. We want the students to get a feel of the competition and match play up close before they get to operate the robot. This student(s) is usually the one driving in the offseason.
And we've had the coach every single year. One of our original members now three year mentor.
SO long reply to simple question, but generally seniority plays a small role but is not the only factor. The student's commitment to the team and knowledge are the deciding factors.
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[2010-2014]: FRC 3266 Robots-R-Us: Founder and Alumni
2010 (5-5-1): Buckeye Regional; Driver
2011 (4-5-0): Buckeye Regional; CORI; CAGE Match; Drivetrain/Manipulator Operator
2012 (7-13-0): Buckeye Regional; Queen City Regional; CAGE Match; BPRC; Drivetrain Operator
2013 (25-15-1): Queen City Regional; Buckeye Regional; Crossroads Regional; CORI; Ohio State Champs; CAGE Match; BPRC; Drivetrain Operator
2014 (21-10-0): Crossroads Regional; Queen City Regional; Designer; Mechanical/Design Mentor
Founding an FRC team as an 8th grader sure wasn't easy, but it was totally worth it.
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