From Smoky Mountain Regional:
Lesson 1: Accidents happen
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lGhlabCp5Io
#1 alliance in first round had a major setback and needed a perfect game to recover
Lesson 2: Have faith in yourself and your in alliance
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jXw9NvrhI_k
The alliance held together and all three teams contributed to a score that got them to semis by 0.5 points. They eventually went on to win SMR.
As a mentor, I'm always amazed how this program teaches important life lessons to aspiring engineers.