[Loose Screw]

I have both driven a robot in competition and coached a drive team (FTC). I have learned a lot from my mentors and students.

1) KEEP UP WITH WATER AND GOOD FOOD
This is probably the most important thing, for very good reasons.

2) Don't stress out about losing a match.
Losses happen, and that can really bring drivers down. Just turn it into a learning experiance of what went wrong and what you can do to make it better.

3) Get some fresh air.
When I drove in 2012 I was handed a Gatorade and told to go outside after every match (that we had time for). Pit crews exist for a very good reason, and you just need to have faith in them. Fresh air, a cool breeze, and a cold drink feel so good after an intense match.

4) Take your mind off of matches.
As a driver, knowing what teams can do is imporatant. You should not worry about them. Let scouters handle that. Relieve your mind so you come back mentally refreshed.

5) Have fun.
This whole program is to inspire students, so you need to just have fun with it. What I liked to do was just wander the pits and look at how each team designed their robot. That not be what everyone likes, but just do something fun.