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Last year as a rookie team we had 10 members that worked very hard. Nobody quit. It was pretty much a group that knew everyone else in it, and was very motivated. This year, we started with 3 veterans and now have a team of about 15. You always have those that don't really seem to do much, but those that are genuinely interested can do a lot more the next year.
The key is recruiting the right people. Only a few are really going to be interested in what you are doing. As soon as being a member of the robotics team becomes a "social" thing, you get the people that talk all the time and don't show up consistently.
The "smart kids" are generally some of the best. Our team has no problem with grades. Grades are typically a reflection of motivation. If somebody is interested, and has good grades, I expect they will be a solid member of the team. Choose your team wisely. Use your core people to build the robot and fundraise, and your flaky people to do everything not as important like website, etc.
I think a team of 60, or even 40, is far too large to be managable. You just have a few people working, and the rest sitting around as already mentioned.
If you don't want people to drop out, get the right people to start with.
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Former Co-Captain
Winner NW Regional 2002 and 2003
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