Thread: When Does Age of a Team Not Matter?
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Unread 03-04-2010, 23:53
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Re: When Does Age of a Team Not Matter?
Young teams can step up and hold their own. They do it.
Young teams can also flounder. They do that, too.

There are a few keys to success with every FRC team but with a new team, a major key is the mentors and their grasp of the FRC competition. It also helps a young team tremendously to be open to help from other teams. One of the worst mistakes that will slow growth and progress in a team is the refusal to acknowledge that the team may need some help and support. You can see that at the competitions when help is turned away and teams aren't passing inspection in a timely fashion because their pride or stubbornness is getting in the way.

As far as the age of a team - I think it always matters. Always. Every year is a building block of potential and opportunity for the team.

Jane
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