[JesseK]

We have several guidelines for our coach, in order of importance:

1. Above all else, can effectively communicate with the drivers and other alliance members. The drivers have to trust the coach.
2. Is mature enough to handle praise and critisism
3. Knows all of the rules
4. Knows limitations and potential of the robot
5. Has a strategy of how to play the game to win

If we don't have a student who's interested in coaching that at least meets #1 and #2, then we put an adult in to coach. Our rookie year we had a student coach, and in the last 2 years we've had an adult coach. Driving is usually secondary to speaking and interacting with teams for us, so in our 3 years of existence it has been build team members/mentors who are drivers & coaches.