Our team tried the all-student drive team for the first time this year, and we had great success with it. The student handled herself as well as or better than the previous year's adult coach. (me).
That said, I really enjoyed being down on the floor with the team during the competitions last year. It brought a level of excitement that is unparalleled when sitting in the stands, and really gave an indication of how hard these drivers really have it during a match.
I don't think that teams should be required to have only student drivers, though, as has been advocated by some on these boards. What's good for one team is not necessarily good for the gander, or something like that.
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