1. ROOKIE TEAM FUNDAMENTALS

2. Team Structure
Coaches
Mentors
Students
Parents
Sponsors

3. Students FIRST Sub-Teams Building Strategy Public Relations
Drive Train
Manipulator
Electrical/Controls
Strategy
Public Relations
Business/Finance
Animation

4. Team Fundamentals Building/Meeting Space Tools Money
* Impact as measured by multiple Brandeis University studies

5. Tools and Equipment Hand tools Hand power tools Screwdrivers Drills
Allen keys
Wrenches
Socket set
Hacksaws
Pliers
Calipers
Tape measure
Clamps
Hand power tools
Drills
Jig saw
Dremel
Machine Tools
Drill press
Bandsaw
Mill
Lathe
Tool Box
Files
Wire Strippers
Multimeter
Soldering iron

6. Team Finances Basic budget Fundraisers Registration
Rookie $6000
Veteran $5000
Robot Building $50 to $2000
Shirts/Team giveaways $1000
Travel (depends)
Fundraisers

7. Build Season Timeline
Week 1: Strategy, Design/Research similar games and designs/Prototype
Week 2: Prototype/Adjust Design
Week 3: Build/Wire/Test/Modify
Week 4: Continue Week 3 and Drive/Fix Bugs
Week 5: Drive/Fix Bugs/Modify Design
Week 6: Drive/Fix Bugs

8. Team Image Create Your Team Logo/Image/Brand
Visit these sites to get your team thinking about your Team Image:

9. Advice From Veteran FRC Teams
Utilize the Veteran FRC teams in your area to gain valuable knowledge and insight. They are here to help. Gracious Professionalism is key at FIRST!

10. Questions? For more information: Angela Quick
Regional Director, FIRST Nevada