Rookie team in the offseason

[GaryVoshol]

Have 3 or 4 just-for-fun team events during the summer. Does someone have a pool? Any sports events that you'd enjoy attending? Just hang out? Invite potential new members to join you, to get to know the team.

Organize a Parent's Support Club if you don't already have one. If you do, enourage them to meet during the summer so you can hit the ground running when school starts.

In the fall, look for ways you can help with FLL or FTC. Maybe organize your own FTC team with newbie members.

Take part in, or provide help to, an offseason event. If your area has an offseason competition like OCCRA, consider participating.

There's lots to do beside watching the calendar count down to Kickoff.