[Bertman]

I personally think the build season is a very large strain on the students, mentors , and coaches. It is very difficult to keep kids focused on school when the build season keeps expanding blob-like. A six week build season was much easier to recover academically from and getting and keeping mentors would be easier if we could clearly define the time commitment to new and potential mentors. I think the FIRST widows would appreciate it also. Of course this barely touches the time frame used in FTC