Mentor a Team with FIRST® in Missouri
Mentors are the key ingredient in the success of a team.
Are you an adult who has a passion for robotics?
FIRST programs are driven by the involvement of adults who inspire and learn alongside student participants on every team. As a Mentor or Coach of a FIRST team, you are, through the kids, the key ingredient in the success of your team. Your contribution to the success of FIRST programs and ultimately to the success of FIRST is immeasurable.
Who are FIRST Mentors and Coaches?
Our team members say it best.
A Mentor/Coach:
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Is a person of any age, teaching others what they know
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Can get involved in any FIRST program available
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Brings either technical or non technical expertise to the team
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Provides the opportunity for students to learn directly through experiences
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Begins as a teacher, evolves into a colleague
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Knows that Mentoring and Coaching is about inspiring and guiding
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Provides students the environment to succeed
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Is patient, supportive, enthusiastic, compassionate and available
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Remembers what’s important – it’s about the kids and they come first
