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Shoot me a PM. I have some ideas for things in SE Michigan that may help you with you decision one way or another.

To all saying go down with the ship, remember this is meant to inspire and to be a learning opportunity. If a student recognizes that they are not getting what FIRST is about from their team, and they don't know a way to get it, it can be Okay to switch horses. Please understand that the example you set by leaving is important too. I can think of three outcomes. 1 (Good) Loosing you could be a kick in the pants that tells the team leadership they need to ship up. 2 (neutral) That team may not care and may continue on as is. 3 (bad) It could also fold as you may be the glue holding it together. You have to be okay with any of those outcomes because once you leave, it is out of your control.


Another important thing to consider, especially since it is your senior year, is that you may go from being a captain to another person. Each year we take new Seniors in, but they will likely not make comp team and usually don't make the cut for Pit Crew. This is usually because the fresh start is more difficult to gauge the students commitment. While you do have experience, the other team does not have experience with you. You could possibly discuss this with the other teams leadership.

Personally I think the best option would be to talk with the more experienced team and see if they are interested in an alliance of sort. Have them assist with mentoring activities in the fall. This is good for their team and your team. This will also help bond your team into a stronger unit when build season starts up. I think more winners will come out of this strategy, but it will take a lot of work on your effort.