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Originally Posted by Don Rotolo
I think part of the answer is defining a "win" in FRC. Yes, the obvious win is regional champion. Or perhaps Chairman's.
But what about the kids we've inspired to take up Engineering instead of accounting? The mid-six-figures in scholarships awarded to 1676 members in 5 years? The young ladies at MIT this year? The kid who couldn't use a screwdriver who's graduating as a MechE next semester?
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Great Points!
I think you've touched on one of the core concepts that make FIRST what it is. There are many levels of "winning" both within the overall competition and within individual teams.
Our goal for a winning season is to:
a.) Make sure the team completes a robot that is functional and that they take some pride in saying "I helped to build that!"
b.) Make sure that each student on a team has been able to gain some knowledge and positive experience from the program. From the 'A' student who gets a scholarship to the special needs student who gains confidence in his or her self because they are given encouragement and responsibility.
Any awards or trophies beyond the above are, to me anyway just an extra blessing.