Day 110 in 2024

The full day of matches at Worlds! Yes, that's a photo of twenty kids in my Airbnb room at 6am where we set up a makeshift continental breakfast. That was followed by a long day, and we finished today in 7th place on our field of 75 teams. I have learned so much from these kids over the last two years, but one of the greatest lessons has been to never underestimate yourself (or your team). They went out there with stars in their eyes, and tomorrow they will return in the morning for alliance selection because they've made it to playoffs on the World stage. Amazing.

Day 109 in 2024

World Championship opening ceremonies and a handful of matches to finish off the day. Yes, that's eight screens over eight fields of play in the background of that great shot of our amazing drive team. There really are teams here from all over the planet, and these kids are doing a great job and having a great time.

Day 108 in 2024

Looooong day. Slept in (until 8:30) after getting in at 2am, then the kids released the robot from its travel crate, did robot things, then more robot things, while I oversaw getting food set up for the week and getting the rest of the team picked up from the airport. It's going to be a great week!

Day 107 in 2024

Landed. Ready for the FIRST Robotics World Championships with our amazing Dreadbot team!

Day 106 in 2024

Late night puppy