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Re: I Respectfully Disagree
Posted by Paul Copioli at 04/12/2001 5:15 PM EST


Engineer on team #217, Team Macomb - Royal Fusion, from Utica Schools, Fraser Schools, Warren Cons. School and Ford Motor Company.


In Reply to: I Respectfully Disagree
Posted by Andy Baker on 04/12/2001 1:52 PM EST:



I have to agree with Andy and Joe on this one.

Restricting the coaching to only students is as bad as restricting coaching to only adults. Each team has their own preference and should be allowed the freedom to choose their coaches accordingly.

At Nationals there were teams with all students, teams with 1 adult, and teams with 2 adults. Each time we strategized, we listened to each negotiator: adult or student. Our team happens to think that the interaction between engineers and students on the field is as important as the interaction off the field. If you don't feel that way, fine; but don't try to limit other teams because you don't want adult coaches. If you think student coaches are better, then have student coaches.

On last thing. Please remember that the engineers are volunteering their time for the students. We are here for you. Interaction on the field between mentor and student is rewarding for both mentor and student. Please remember that.

-Paul





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