Adult coach?

Andy Baker · #30 23-05-2008, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Patton

I'm dredging up this thread because I just had an experience that I think relates to why I am in favor of adult FRC coaches....

<snipped>

I'm lucky to know him, someday I might even be lucky enough to interview or hire him when he "turns pro."

Ken

A couple of things here, folks...

1. This is why Ken Patton is a hero to many. Ken, you are great!

2. If you are against adult coaches, but agree with the mentoring mission of FIRST, then I feel that you don't understand what all Ken is saying above.

3. While this case Ken is talking about has nothing to do with students I know, it has happened to students on team 45 in the past.... and it's a great thing for these students to have access to people like Ken.

Andy

View Poll Results: Mentor field coach or not?
All students, all the time.	90	35.29%
All students at least 50% of the time	19	7.45%
Adult coach at least 50% of the time	21	8.24%
Adult coach all the time	125	49.02%
Voters: 255. You may not vote on this poll

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