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Re: Adult coach?

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Originally Posted by OScubed View Post
Wow. I guess that makes 1511's all student drive team somewhat of an anomaly.
Hmm, 1676 too.
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Originally Posted by rdlevy1215 View Post
Our team, Team 1676, has always had all 4 "Drive Team" members be pre-college students. The only time we went to an adult mentor was in our second year (Aim High) when our student Coach was feeling ill, and we needed someone who knew the game inside and out.
And I can tell you, it was a HUGE amount of fun. I'll always treasure that - Thanks Dan. Hope you're feeling better now (2 years later).
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Originally Posted by Waynep View Post
It's important to remember that MENTORS want to be a part of the robot action on the field too.
Yes, indeed. It IS a lot of fun, and gives a very different perspective on the game. Sadly, I leave that fun to the kids, since they're the ones we're theoretically doing this for.


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Originally Posted by M. Krass View Post
Have you ever been on the field during a match? Yelling is absolutely required at any distance greater than, perhaps, six inches.
Wow, you must have good ears or something to get as far as 6 inches...


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