18-05-2016, 12:48
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 FRC #1678 (Citrus Circuits) Team Role: Mentor
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Join Date: May 2004
Rookie Year: 2002
Location: Davis, CA
Posts: 1,128
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Re: The institutionalization of FRC teams, and the toxicity it creates
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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis
As odd as it sounds, a focus on the team can be a powerful tool for improving individual outcomes. A winning team is one that can gather more members, more interest, and more dedication, if winning is handled by the team leadership properly. Challenging your students to make an impact on the team, to leave it better off than when they joined, or to start something that will continue on past their time with the team does two things - it helps to continuously drive the team forward, and it helps the students develop their creativity and leadership skills in whichever way they want.
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This paragraph effectively summarizes why I believe FRC is such a powerful platform.
Well put.
-Mike |