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Kyle J. Fender
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Re: Clash of Objectives.

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Originally Posted by DonShaw View Post
There is a huge difference of working side by side and mentors building the robot for them.

Why do adults find the need to be on a drive team for a veteran team? If First wants to get more kids involved then let more kids be involved by leading their teams in competitions. It needs to become a culture to let kids design, build and compete in First Competitions.

Do teachers take the test for their students??

First needs to get back to basics on why this was developed, not for adults but for our kids.
Sometimes, the need presents itself. Students sometimes need game-time guidance from an on-the-field mentor. (Oh gosh, someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person; do you think would this fit the description? Do ya?) Being a coach in no way means you're taking the test for them. Here's an example. And another example. And another example. I just gave examples from the sports world, and our own world on how coaches aren't taking the test. They'll assist in making sure that students are well prepared to take the test; but in reality, the three students' individual decisions will decide whether you go home with a blue banner, or end up looking from the outside in on the celebration. The coaches I highlighted help their players/students to realize that, as well as become independent in their own right to make in-game decisions to become elite. Everyone has their own opinion on what the basics really are. But few are the ones that actually understand and realize the definition of what the basics are. What the mission and vision of FIRST is.

Now, I realize that there are some overbearing coaches in FIRST. Sucks. Sorry. But, another fun fact: you can be an active part in changing the culture on your team. If you want to change the interactions between your mentors and yourself, sit down and talk with them. But if your only solution is changing everyone's situation so that they miss out on an opportunity to learn and succeed, just because you don't have the cajones to do what's needed; that's just hella shameful.

Maybe you're just making excuses. That's what I think. Michael Jordan said it best. People that want they want hard enough, work to make that a reality. Few want to put that above-the-level work in. That's why only few become legendary, few become immortalized.

So, you think that change on your own team can make you legendary? Great. Try that for yourself, and tell us how it works out. But remember the actual mission of FIRST, and the vision of FIRST:

"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."
Dean Kamen, Founder

Mission:
Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
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