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Unread 09-04-2008, 13:35
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Re: mic on coaches?

This would rock. At least once this year I was literally yelling to our operator to pull our grabber in (for fear of entangling with another robot), when there wasn't a robot there. I was seeing the reflection of a robot off the center divider. The operator had a better view, knew there wasn't any danger, and thought I was loosing it. There was a moment hesitation when he said something back to me just as I realized what was going on. I don't remember the exact expletive I used at that moment, but if it were captured, I'm pretty sure it would have to be edited at the end of the year. It wasn't directed at anybody or anything except my own ignorance!

We shoot video of the matches from the stands and I'm sure we could sink up what people in the stands saw with what I was telling the drive team to do. It would make for a bit of a humorous year-end video for those that knew the background.

I also agree with Andy, even in the heat of the battle a good coach can keep the excitement going, but still maintain control. If the coaches are 'loosing it' on the field then it sets a very bad example for the students and other teams. I don't think having a mic on me would change my coaching style, but it might make me a little more verbally artistic!
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