[Dan_Karol]

Here is what i have learned over the past two seasons as my team's operator:

1.) STAY CALM! - this is the most important one of all, i cant tell you how much easer it is to score in that last second when you are in control.
2.) a little ego goes a long way - (be confident, after all there should be a reason your team wants you to do the job your doing)
3.) Make sure that you know what is going on just as much as your coach, she/he is there to help find the best move, but 3 heads are better than 1
4.) Talk - figure out a way to quickly and concisely describe what is happening on the field and communicate your next move. ("score on that foot" does not work as well as "Spoiler on eight - high")
5.) practice driving anything you can get your hands on and make obstacle courses to drive through.
6.) The drive team is a TEAM - you should be working together, never go into a match bickering amongst each other.
7.) Play tactics games with the other members of your drive team, games that require co-operation to be successful. This helps you get in the proper mind set to think on your feat.
9.) Play to win on the field but as soon as the robot is disabled at the end of the match remember: no hard feelings and GP is more important than being angry.
8.) HAVE FUN! It is so much easier to drive when your having fun.

Good luck and have fun!

-Dan Karol