[mrnoble]

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

1. Are the students really being productive? If my team is not being productive for several hours and then wants to stay late, why should I?

If I have students that are busting their butts and want to finish a task, I'll stay as late as needed.

2. I'm assuming you are based out of a school? If so, you need to find the teacher that is crazy enough to put in the required time.

Petition your school district to give the teacher a coaching stipend. To be a successful team you need a teacher that is willing to make this a year long adventure and a stipend may help you recruit one.

3. It takes a special kind of lunatic to be the school sponsor/mentor for an FRC team; when you get one be thankful.

Someone UNDERSTANDS!!!