Team Motivation

[Ed Sparks]

Sometimes it's the competition that locks-in those who are "not getting it". Some of my best folks were so-so until they saw the vast sea of robots at one of our regionals.

Unless folks are completely disruptive and since you are only able to attend the Canadian regional ( I think you told me that), I say hang on to what you have and make adjustments next year.

Concentrate on getting a base and goal grabber(s) going. Don't put a great amount of pressure on yourself to be a "Super 'Bot" this year. It's very hard to do. Better to have a positive experience with a less than desired robot than to have a bad experience struggling with something that won't work. Get experienced this year and apply what you learn to that "Super 'Bot" next time.

A reliable base can contribute a great deal to this year's game.

Make it a fun thing.