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I would like to start out by congratulating the #1 seed alliance, after Friday's 109pt round I was hoping that there was some chance that we could team up together but seeing 1126, 229 & 1567 team up to win as great. I was very happy to see a fellow B&L team win. Watch out Atlanta, Sparx is a force to be reckoned with!

I would also like to thank 1559 & 1405 for such a wonderful experience. Getting to work with all 3 teams in the elims will go down as one of my all-time favorite FIRST experiences. For a while it looked like the stars might align but it wasn't to be. You guys competed like champions and conducted yourselves with great sportsmanship. I was proud to work with such a wonder group of young adults. I have a feeling we will have more opportunities to work together in the future.

Thank you to my kids, mentors, & parents. You were amazing, you make my job easy.

Thank you to the sponsors, the judges, the volunteers, & the refs. You do the things that make FIRST what it is.

Congrats to all of the other teams that won awards, with so many great teams you should be proud.

It was nice to see all of my old friends, keep inspiring.

For those of you going to Atlanta, lets show 'em what the FLR is made of!