Looking for Advice from Veterans

[mackeycam15]

Hello! Blackfoot High School in Blackfoot, Idaho is in the process of creating an FTC team. I was wondering if there are any veteran teams that had some advice for us getting started, especially in such a rural, farming-oriented community.

We have about 6 students, and I am acting as an unofficial mentor. I am currently involved in a community FRC team elsewhere, which is why I will not be competing with my peers. While I have experience with FIRST in general, what should we know about FTC specifically?

Thanks everyone!