Training New Drivers

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Tyler_Kaplan

Thanks for the great advice. So on our team there is a driver and a manipulator. The driver just drives, and manipulator does all the rest. It seems somewhat obvious who our A-team driver will be next year, but since the manipulator that worked with him is leaving, that opens a spot up. Do you guys prioritize individual skill over people getting along? I.E, if the most talented manipulator didn't get along with the best driver, would you not make those two the drivers?

It is absolutely critical they work well together.

They will be constantly be in situations where coordination is required, and one will make a mistake causing an error for both. If they get along, they can encourage each other and keep going. If they don't such errors will cause animosity and more errors.