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Originally Posted by generalbrando
1020 is student run and it was very difficult. Aim to sustain a team and have fun while learning and growing and getting more people into FIRST. It couldn't hurt to get some sleep, too!
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Brandon's completely right... our team is largely based on peer mentoring. While last year's frustrations turned into a dark cloud over our heads, the kids worked through the rain.
Sometimes, a bad start, a disappointing season, or even a comment from a peer can really get you down in the dumps. I think the majority in this thread know that it's possible, but there are a lot of ways to bring yourself back up. Counseling, sitting down with a mentor, or even just going out with a group of students after a meeting keep things in light spirits.
Last year, 1020 went to a local coffee shop after weekend meetings. It really did help to relieve stress (and most of the time I ended up laughing until I was so tired I didn't want to move). This year, the students still go out occasionally, and it seems as though this informal time together really helps combat any negative feelings.
Things'll get better - competition is right around the corner!
