choosing the right driver

[Alexa Stott]

Originally Posted by ilikecheese

i have a couple of quesitons.

1. who should choose a driver, team or head guy?
2. things to consider when choosing a driver?
3. how to find out who will be driver?
and anything you might want to add

1. Your drive team captain/coach should be the one to choose the driver, in my opinion. The drive that is "passing on the sticks" might also have a bit of a say in it. On the field, the driver will have to listen to their coach, so it's very important they are comfortable working together, as well as with the operator.
2. As I said above, make sure the operator and coach are comfortable working with the person driving. They have to work with each other on the field. Also, make sure that the person you choose is willing to listen to the coach and not defy what he/she says. Drivers should also have a good idea of strategy in their heads.
3. Test out a few different people to find a couple people who have some skill. Have the drive coach get to know them a bit. The drive team should be comfortable working with each other and listening to other's ideas.

A great way to find a driver is a off-season events. It allows you to test out many different people and find the best person for the job.

Being drive is a very honorable position, so make sure the person you choose truly deserves it. They should be a person who is dedicated to the team and helps out whenever they can to make sure everything gets done.

Hope that helps.

[Dominicano0519]

Drivers

plural

there must be two drivers
one coach
one human player
for each team

have the team choose drivers and let the coach see who he works best with

a driver must be cool under pressure and must listen to the coach

but anyway i would say have a drive-off with previous robots( iff applicable) that drive similar.