[Aidan Cox]

I am not going to tell you whether or not you should start the team, as I don't feel I have enough experience to make either of those statements.

However, it does sound to me as if you are looking to obtain a leadership role of sorts, and I don't think starting a FRC team is the most practical way to go about getting said role. A FRC team isn't just a team, it's a business and a program as well. You said you have been in touch with possible mentors and sponsors, that's fantastic. Maybe those assets would be better strengthening a team you are already part of, maybe not. It also sounded like you would be the only student working on many aspects of the team, with possibly some other student members. I highly suggest having more student members to fill more roles, and that way there are some with experience when you leave.

There are many other ways to be ambitious and to"have a lot on your plate" without there being so much ante. One option being like Kevin said- start a VEX or FTC team at the least. That experience will at least give you more knowledge about how all that stuff works, without such a high risk.

Advice if you're looking for leadership while you are still part of another team, or decide you want to be: Ask, it can be as simple as that sometimes. Ask to lead a sub-group. You like some (if not all) of the aspects the program stands for and want to spread it throughout the community- ask to lead a demo, be a spokesperson for the team and talk about what the team does. Want to be a leader that also teaches? Return as a mentor, teach the students that are there and want to learn.

Taking the OP seriously, you want info on starting a team. There are resources out there. I also suggest asking more questions, and answering others' without the slight retorts. I wish you the best of luck on whichever path you decide to take.