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View Poll Results: How does your team factor seniority into the decision of who will be on the drive tea
We don't, the person who fits the role best gets the position, regardless of age. 52 52.00%
Upperclassmen and/or veteran members are treated somewhat preferentially (to any degree). 37 37.00%
Lowerclassmen and/or new members are treated somewhat preferentially (to any degree). 6 6.00%
Other (please describe below) 5 5.00%
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Re: seniority as a factor in drive team decision

On 3266 we place a priority on students who had been on the drive team last year or we feel have earned a spot, not necessarily seniority. We consider the drivetrain operator as the most important member of the drive team. We have had driver tryouts every year but we've had the same driver (me) for the last four years, just because I had the most experience "behind the wheel". Our decision on driver this year will be based around the student's knowledge of the robot, their commitment to the team, and how well they perform under pressure.

We use the human player position kind of like a grooming tool for future drivers. We want the students to get a feel of the competition and match play up close before they get to operate the robot. This student(s) is usually the one driving in the offseason.

And we've had the coach every single year. One of our original members now three year mentor.

SO long reply to simple question, but generally seniority plays a small role but is not the only factor. The student's commitment to the team and knowledge are the deciding factors.
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