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Re: Silicon Valley Regional 2008

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Originally Posted by Zyrano View Post
Ok, I have a question to ask of all of the alliance captains. This is more of a feedback to me on whether we overlooked something. I mentor team 581 out of san jose high academy. At the end of qualifying, the team was ranked 13th (was at 9th right before their last match). Now, I will say that I watched very little of the matches because I mentor a couple other teams as well, but I'd like to get some feedback as to why 581 didn't get selected, so if you have any insight, i'd very much appreciate it. There are no hard feelings involved what so ever, I'm just wondering if the kids didn't talk to enough teams (advertising)? didn't look reliable during the matches? just not compatible with your game plan...

If it is something that can be improved on, I'd like to work on it for next year.

Also, if you would feel more comfortable answering my question though pm, please feel free to do so.

Thanks!
I applaud you for asking a difficult question very graciously.

I didn't watch any of your matches, so I'm not able to address your question directly. I can offer this: other than being in the top 8 (well, maybe 10-12) at the end of qual's, standing is not a major factor in selecting a team as an alliance partner. Scouting by good teams will sort out teams according to performance (scoring, driving, reliability, etc.) without much weight given to standings. When it gets down to the "short list", there are some intangible factors that can influence a pick (performance in prior regionals, publicity, etc.). Selecting teams generally do have a game strategy and will select partners accordingly. I've witness several regionals where a team ranked at or near the bottom of the standings were selected just because they fit the strategy the alliance captain intends to employ.

Half of the teams are left to watch the elimination rounds and many of them wonder why they weren't selected. It's easiest to just say, "it wasn't our time" and enjoy the rest of the competition and awards. Don't let the obscure (and sometimes seemingly unfair) alliance selection process take away from your celebration of the regional. All the teams that put a robot on the field should feel a special sense of accomplishment.
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