The 2010 New Jersey Regional was by far the most Challenging and Rewarding Event I've ever been to in my 5 Years in FIRST. For those that don't know we were plagued with various problems throughout qualifications that we couldn't trace to any single source. I believe we replaced 1 Digital Sidecar, 1 C Rio, 1 C Rio Power Connector, and 1 USB hub before we actually were able to run successfully. For those of you that don't know, we played the majority of the regional without our kicker due to these control problems.
But, I have to thank some people:
1089 - Thank you so much for your help resolving our watchdog issue and giving us the correct wire for our C Rio connector. Without these two things we definitely wouldn't have made it to the finals.
Sean (Shaun?) from 25, thank you so much for your advice on Coaching. I believe that if you wouldn't have opened my eyes early on we would've still be trying to traverse the bump and kick from the mid-field, I sure owe you one.
422 - Thanks for picking us, I know you took a HUGE chance on us and I'm glad it paid off. I wish you the best in where ever you go next, hopefully you'll be able to go one step further.
2016 - It was awesome playing with you guys, the spirit that your team had and the level of professionalism shown by your drive team is admirable. You guys have quite the machine there, I hope that we can get back together at the championship.
Also, thanks to the various people who supported me and gave me advice throughout the day, Mr. Gregory, Stogi (Akash), Wayne Penn, Tyler Moser, Mr. Moser, Jared from 341, and many more. It was really difficult for me to make the transition from a Student Driver to "Adult" Coach, but knowing that all of you had faith in my abilities to lead and Coach was a huge help.
Finally, I've got to say congrats to Nick and the whole Drive Team from 816. You guys really made me proud out there. When the going got tough you didn't give up and you never let your spirits get broken. Also, Nick you've definitely got some talent, probably more talent then any Driver on 816 has ever had, I hope that together we'll be able to bring one home this year. (Btw, I totally wasn't crying after we made it to the finals.)
Everyone better keep an eye out for 816. We've got some modifications in the works for Philly, lets see if they pay off.
MIGHTY DRAGON ANOMALY!