[Molten]

You say your the only veteran on the team. To me that makes you a captain. And a captain should always stay with his ship. Whether it is floating or sinking, stick with it and keep bailing water.

I understand the allure of switching to a "more successful" team. However, I don't think it is what you think it is. There is less to do on a huge team. As a newb to the team, you would probably be at the bottom of the list.

Besides, what makes a team successful? I honestly don't think it has anything to do with ranking. It has to do with how much you learn and I don't just mean about robotics. I mean about life. Right now, you have a hostile coach and a lack of people to refer to. Dealing with an annoying boss is part of life. I've kept a few coaches in line in my day, and I've had students keep me in line before. We all need that. Some coaches appreciate it while others don't, all of them need it from time to time. If you don't have enough mentors...employ more.

Also, think of it from a resume stand point. Being the team leader looks great on a resume. And the experience you gain is great for interviews.

Now, about the amount you enjoy FIRST. If you are not getting the enjoyment you should, change it. If you enjoy being busy(like me) keep yourself busy. If you feel your too busy, delegate more tasks. The experience you get out of FIRST is up to you to choose.

I honestly don't see any reason you would switch teams. I'm the kind of guy that never runs from a challenge though. Maybe that is just me. But if 1766 is ever in need, I find a way to help.