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Re: Pressure on Drive Team
Having done just about every job imaginable in my 10 years of FIRST, I must say that being a member of the drive team is by far the most difficult job. You can equate drive crew to the Quarterback in football. The drive crew is the center of the team, they get the most glory when successful, but also get the most flack when something goes wrong. After coaching on a couple of different teams for a few years, I have learned to never insult or question any decisions the drive crew takes. Being up in the stands watching a match is completely different than being down on the field. Your vantage point is much different, the field is harder to see, and frankly its quite crowded back there...not easy to think straight.
In short...go easy on your drive crew. Keep in mind that every match is a huge emotional roller coaster for all of them. If you just keep them looking forward, and you focus on your strategy for the next round...you might just be successful more often than not. After all...we are here to have fun...right?
Good Luck,
Andy Grady
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