There are teams out there who've published guides on how to be successful in FIRST that detail how their programs are run, robot design philosophies, and even things like fundraising and where to order parts. Many resources like this are available through CD or team websites.
Ours is the
Team RUSH Toolkit for Success. Check it out, and if you have any specific questions feel free to ask or PM me and I will do my best to answer or put you in contact with someone who can.
PS As a huge Breaking Bad fan, I'm definitely a huge Breaking Bot fan as well! Good luck in the future.