Need help introducing new lead mentor to FRC

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Originally Posted by frcguy

Thanks for the replies everyone!

As a little bit of a follow up, we've arranged a in person meeting with him next week. Besides what's already been posted does anyone have or know of material he can read or just general advice for him? Thanks so much for posting everyone!

Other than the articles I posted above, probably not much more for a newcomer. He could watch videos of matches on YouTube to get a better idea of what FIRSTers do and how competitions are set up, etc. Also introduce him to the concept of Coopertition, and, more importantly, Gracious Professionalism. Some advice I'd give to anyone new to FRC(or FIRST in general):

-Don't be afraid to ask questions. Any questions. About anything. Robots, games, competition, matches, field, tools and equipment, etc. They're all good.

-Talk to other teams as much as humanly possible.

-Don't forget to have fun at events. Collect buttons, dance, cheer, whatever. If there's something you'd like to do, but your position(for lack of a better word) is assigned to you, or someone suggests you do something else, just ask. Who knows, maybe it can be worked out.

-Give your thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Just because you don't know much about it doesn't mean you don't have good ideas; yours might be the next best.

-Have a new way of doing something? Suggest it, it may be better or lead to something else that's better.

-If using Chief Delphi(which you should be!), post if you need help with or are confused about something. There are plenty of nice and helpful people here who would be glad to assist you.

-If something seems unsafe to you, don't avoid calling it out because you may not know what you're talking about. If it looks unsafe, it probably is.

That's all I can think of for now, and remember, have fun and enjoy your time in FIRST!