Presentation, Sustaining a Team (Intermediate), Team Organization
Respond, Don’t React: Communication Tools for Coaches & Mentors Presenters: Adrienne Emerson (148) & Allison Kneisler (3538) Key Takeaway: Tools to help communicate with students so they feel empowered, not frustrated. Does the manner in which you interact...
Presentation, Sustaining a Team (Intermediate), Team Organization
The Improvement Process: Techniques for Goal Setting and Season Debriefs Presenters: Stephanie Morrison and Evan Morrison (2910) Key Takeaway: Every team can benefit from implementing processes to set team goals and evaluate their season. Developing robust processes...
Panel, Sustaining a Team (Intermediate), Team Organization
What is Team Culture and how do you make it work Presenter: Lonny Weissman (FIRST Senior Mentor) Key Takeaway: What are the best practices in setting a positive and supportive team culture. Mentors across various teams to talk about creating a sustainable team culture...
Presentation, Project Management, Scaling a Team (Advanced), Team Organization
Build Season is a Marathon and a Sprint Presenter: Mike Corsetto (1678) Key Takeaway: FRC is Hard. Learn to be the Champion your team needs to keep pushing. Learn methods to plan out your FRC season to keep your team energized, engaged, nimble, and sustainable. FRC...
Presentation, Scaling a Team (Advanced), Team Organization
It’s Not About Winning – Applying Sports Psychology to FRC Presenters: Stephanie Morrison and Evan Morrison (2910) Key Takeaway: Winning is an Outcome, Success is an Action. Sometimes when we try to win, losing feels like failing. Many people shy away from...
Presentation, Sustaining a Team (Intermediate), Team Organization
How to build a winning team culture Presenters: Anupam Goli (1833) | Kellen Hill’s (1833) Key Takeaway: Set SMART Goals, involve all stakeholders, establish team identity, reflect on wins and losses. FRC is not just a robotics competition, but also a vehicle for...
Presentation, Sustaining a Team (Intermediate), Team Organization
Gears in Motion: Culture, Communication, and Collaboration Presenters: Elise Cronin-Hurley and Amanda Little (1902) Key Takeaway: Build stronger, more sustainable teams by understanding and honoring each person’s genius. CORRECTED: Discover how the “6 Types of...
Presentation, Sustaining a Team (Intermediate), Team Organization
FRC Machining for non Machinists Presenters: Emilio Parra: (3847) Key Takeaway: Reliable robots start with the right tools, smart design, efficient processes, and simple training. Curious how to make parts fast for competitive FRC robots without a machinist? Discover...
Presentation, Scaling a Team (Advanced), Team Organization
Wired Differently: How Mentoring Girls is (and Isn’t) Different Presenters: Shosh Cohen and Susan Cheng (1868) Key Takeaway: Mentors can and should empower girls to lead with confidence, voice, and ownership. Mentoring girls in FIRST isn’t about moving the bar—it’s...
