Thread: Disbanded Teams
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Re: Disbanded Teams

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Originally Posted by keehun View Post
Now, my main question is, why do these teams fold?

Too contrasting ideals among teachers/team leaders/students? Fundraising troubles?
I can't say for sure, but I would expect that it breaks down like this:

30% of disbanded teams had financial problems
60% had adult leadership problems or burnout
5% had other school/sponsor issues
5% had some other problem

Rarely, if ever, would a team fail for student reasons. If the adult mentorship is strong, the students can come and go and the program will survive.
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