[Ricky Q.]

All of these are important qualities in being competitive, others to add would be that teams have to be able to get along with you and communication skills.

If your a team with a stuck up attitude that won't adapt to working with other teams, you aren't going to get far. You have to be able to work with just about anybody if you are on an on-field crew, strategy discussions can get heated when teams don't agree with what you want to do.

Mentors/team drivers just shouldn't be people who know the game well / can do their thing, they need to be people that can communicate well. If you are hearing nothing from every person in that alliance station during a match, something is wrong. When I hear everyone yelling instructions at me, I know they are paying attention and trying to get things done. Most of the time I'm in a zone and just doing my thing, but in those crucial moments everyone needs advice.

If your team members are easy to get along with, chances of your success can improve, because you won't be so stressed on the field, and people are more likely to choose alliances with people they can get along with.