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Originally Posted by FAHA
Not many people are enjoying the team anymore. Most are upset that we aren't winning- the rest (just a small bunch) are alienated by the incredible seriousness that has become since that "most" apparently believes that the lack of success is a problem.
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I'll take this at your word, but consider how much of it is fact and how much is your interpretation.
Let's go with the devil's advocate: Not Winning IS a problem. If that's so, then what will it take to win?
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Originally Posted by FAHA
Obviously the small group that wants the good times back is looked upon somewhat negatively (hence the alienation) since I guess it's apparent that we don't see it worthwhile to give up everything to win.
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I dunno, I don't see how you have to give up anything to win. 1676 is a student-centered, student-designed and student-built team. Mentors are there for guidance and as teachers. It's hard to keep our hands off the robot, and we mostly succeed.
In 2010, we brought home silver medals from Championship & gold from both regionals. In other words: We Won.
Every one of our kids will say they had a lot of fun this season. And they did. Kids have all the fun (

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The point is, we win and have fun: We have given up nothing.
But as others have said: Building a winning robot is hard. We work 7 hours a day, 6 days a week, and then some. We don't tolerate anything less than excellence. It takes discipline and work.
So I guess my advice, which is somewhat contrary, is this: You can have fun AND win. It's not an either-or situation. While it's not about the robot, winning doesn't come easy.