Strategy in a nutshell:
Everybody but 1114 and 71:
Preseason: Review all 1114 designs and ask yourself why for every part.
Build season: Ask yourself, "What would Karthick Build?"
Precompetition: Pray really hard that you get a schedule with either 1114 on your alliance or you never see them until the finals.
Comp Season: If you get a schedule against 1114, try trading numbers with a Rookie bot that doesn't have 1114 in their schedule. Offer a bonus window motor to seal the deal.
Nationals: More praying for "with them and not against them".
If you find yourself against them in the qualifying schedule at nationals, try the Rookie trick again. Just make sure they aren't from your Region... Also if your robot is covered with famous yellow honey comb, give some to the Rookies and remove yours.... this is true for famous bananas, flames, frogs, and a certain hot pink frame.
Team 1114: Ask themselves what would 71 do? Then plot fun rumormill ideas with friends from MI and Texas.
Team 71: So good at Strategy they already have figured out what next years game before the GDC has even met.