You don't say what part of ID you are from, but see if there is a nearby team that can help the team. Here is a list of ID teams
ID Teams
In FRC, the mentor/student relationship is a partnership, not just a coaching job. You should get in there with the students and collaborate and learn together as a team. Especially in your rookie year.
There are tons of resources both on the FIRST web site and here on CD. Be sure to keep an eye on both places.
Rookie year means build within your available resources. The KOP drivetrain you will receive is an excellent and competitive drive train. Use it, you will then have more time to spend on the manipulator portion of your robot. Believe me, you will need that time.
Make sure you know what you are building before you start building it. Take time now and review this priceless presentation by JVN on the Engineering Design Process with the team. You'll be glad you did.
Engineering Design Process.
Finally, don't hesitate to ask questions. FIRST is full of very smart people willing to offer advice.
good luck!
Edit: Only two rookie teams in ID, 5871 from Boise and 5931 from Nampa which is close to Boise. Both Boise and Nampa have veteran rookie teams. Let me know if you need help contacting them.