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Re: Volunteering at an event you have a team at?
Volunteering at event that may have your team there shouldn't pose any problems. There are certain volunteers who have to sign a "conflict of interest" form, which you have to divulge your team association if you have a team. That being said as all the others have said, just go in with a neutral mind & treat your team just like all the others. As you can see by my credentials I have been Field Super for the Suffield Scrimmage since 2003 & started volunteering in 2009. Almost all the roles have been key volunteer role & it hasn't caused any conflict. I just tell my team what I expect from them & warn them they will not get any favors. I am usually more stern with them & they expect it. Those who know me find that I am very happy, funny, helpful & give accolades to all teams I meet both on & off the field.
Just remember 1st & foremost, you are there for the students. You will have a great time while volunteering, and that is a bonus. But if you are not having fun, don't do it. They can read you better than you think.
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Mentor & Volunteer
Field setup, Field Supervisor & disassemble Suffield Shakedown 2003- present (2015)
Connecticut Regional Field setup, disassemble & FTAA 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Field reset & Assistant Field Supervisor), Field Reset Pine Tree Regional 2013, Field Supervisor, setup & take-down at Groton & Southington Districts 2014, Field Reset Hartford District 2014. Field Reset Boston District Championship 2014. FLL Judge Fall 2014
Field Supervisor/Set-up & Take-down Waterbury & Springfield , Field Reset/Set-up & take-down Hartford N/E District 2015. Field Reset NE Champs 2015. FLL Judge Fall 2015.
Suffield Shakedown 2016, Field Super 2016 Stronghold Waterbury.
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