Team issues and difficulties?....(not just technical ones)

[Rich Kressly]

Al is on the money here. I see it and feel it every year.

Example: Late last night we confirmed what we already knew - we have a serious weight issue with our robot. Everyone put their heads together and came up with ideas. Invariably these ideas will be differing, cost us time we don't have, and push people who are already very tired and drained. Even when done in the best of ways it's a very stressful time. You could certainly feel the tension among the students and adults.

This very scenario my friends IS what FIRST is all about. Robots aside, how we handle these situations, communicate with one another, resolve differences and potential conflict, and overcome obstacles defines us all as people.

Remember the big picture and have fun.