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Re: Coaches
I always liken the role of coach to that of an offensive coordinator on a football team. Pre-match the coach is responsible for going through the scouting reports, sitting down with the driveteams and "calling the play" for the upcoming match. During the match, the coach should watch the entire field and call any "audibles" as necessary. This is crucial as the drivers should never be watching the whole field, they need to be focusing on their robot and the surrounding areas.
From that description, it is essential that the coach understands the game from a strategic point of view. The coach needs to be quick, analytical thinkers who can make decisions on the fly. A coach also needs to be a strong communicator. One of the toughest parts of being a coach is developing a relationship with the drivers, such that they can communicate with almost no time delay. There needs to be a large sense of trust between them.
Also, it's very hand to have a coach who can keep track of the score. This will be a very big deal this year. The setup of this game will allow for a lot of last minute reversals. Teams who come into a match with a static two minute strategy will be at a huge disadvantage. A coach who knows the score, and is able to call an audible at the 1:45 mark will be able sneak out a lot of victories.
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