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Team Best Practices
Making the Most of Your Season
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Inspiring youth to become science & technology leaders & innovators, by engaging them in exciting, experiential, Mentor- and project-based programs
that teach science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills, inspire
innovation, and foster well-rounded life capabilities.
FIRST® is ...
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Getting Started!
Top Priorities for Any New Team
Creating a Culture of FIRST
Establishing a Consistent Meeting Schedule
Fostering a Team Identity
Assigning Roles (But Encouraging Exploration)
Respect for the Robot and the Game
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Creating a Culture of FIRST
What is Gracious Professionalism? “Gracious Professionalism is part of the ethos of
FIRST. It's a way of doing things that encourages
high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others,
and respects individuals and the community. With
Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and
mutual gain are not separate notions.”
Kamen, Dean, and Woody Flowers. " Gracious Professionalism-
FIRST."Vision and Mission. FIRST 2016, n.d. Web. 25 July 2016.
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Creating a Culture of FIRST
What does this look like in action? Solving problems as a team
Encouraging team members to try things they are
unfamiliar with
Getting to know other teams at competition
Connecting with the FTC community
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Creating a Culture of FIRST
What is Coopertition?
Coopertition produces innovation. At
FIRST, Coopertition is displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition. Coopertition is founded on the concept and a philosophy that teams can and should help and cooperate with each other even as they compete.
Kamen, Dean, and Woody Flowers. " Gracious
Professionalism- FIRST."Vision and Mission. FIRST 2016, n.d. Web. 25 July 2016.
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Creating a Culture of FIRST
What does this look like in action? • Being proud of every member of your team
• Being proud of your work, and the work of others
• Empowering other teams to perform at their best
• Learning from others, and from mistakes
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What does it Mean Being a Part of
the FIRST Community?
You are never alone Resources locally and from headquarters
FIRST Tech Challenge League Chair
Other area FTC teams
Attending More Than Just Competitions Off Season Event
i.e. ROBOTICON
Kick Off Middleton High School
Community Outreach Empowering Underserved Communities through Outreach and
Service
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Questions? Comments?
Concerns?
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FIRST® in Florida Year Round
FIRSTFL.org FIRSTInspires.org
Tampa Bay Area Contacts
Terri Willingham, Regional Director, Central FL – [email protected]
Rebecca Hannaford, FIRST Americorps VISTA Leader: [email protected]
Joel Croteau, FIRST Americorps VISTA: [email protected]
Rachel Hannaford, FIRST Americorps VISTA: [email protected]
Developed by Americorps VISTA Rebecca
Hannaford - July 2016 – FIRSTFL.org