Student Coach. First year we had a mentor, it was good in the way that atleast one other person besides a student actually knows what its like to be down there so he understands when things don't go as planned and doesn't get jumpy and ask "why didn't you do this" about everything we do while on the field. I think a student coach is a good idea becuase usually students are more comfotable working with their peers as oppsed to adults when under stress/pressure.
1023 also does not have mentor involvement in alliance meetings before a match. 90% of the time, we go out, seek our alliance members dirver(s), HP, and coach, then have a meeting with them about strategy and what not. The 10% is when they get to us first, aka we're doing a minor repair or what not.
