Role Model Teams

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by Karthik

My question to all of you is, which teams do you consider role models, and why do you look up to these teams.

Although there are many teams in FIRST who are successful and have won a plethora of awards, they might not always be the teams that I look up to as role models. Sure, I may love their transmissions or drivetrains, but IMHO, a role model team does not have to be a winning one (although it could be).

A role model team has the "spirit of FIRST" run in not only its veins, but also those of every member. A role model team inspires its students to work hard and aim to win. This team may not win much, but that fact only compels its students, mentors, and engineers to try harder next time. A role model team contributes something back to FIRST, whether it creates FLL teams, mentors FVC teams, shares its resources with other FRC teams, or actively promotes FIRST in their community. A role model team is always the first one to offer advice and assistance to another team in need.