[IndySam]

I know most of the talk has been about money and I agree it's important but I have seen more that my fair share of teams fail because of loss of leadership.

So many teams have that one leader that is the glue that hold the team together. When that leader leaves the team the team looses direction and is lost.

It can happen for so many reasons but the one I think needs addressed is burnout. We have all experienced it. You put so much of your time and soul into the program that other areas of your life are neglected and fall apart or people simply get tired. Most team members don't have a clue how many hours these key people put into the team every year.

I would like to see the FIRST community address this problem and come up with a way to help team members help sustain those key team leaders. Maybe a care and feeding guide for the key leadership. Ways to support and show appreciation for the mentors and sponsors that hold teams together before it's too late and they are lost.