Who said life is always fair?
A3) While trophies are a great bonus at the end of a tournament, the mere act of working to develop a robot, its programming, and a presentation leads to some great opportunities for personal development of your team members. Take time with your team members to emphasize on doing their personal best. A FLL tournament, much like a golf game or a music competition, is about striving to do your personal best, overcoming obstacles, working together as a team to solve a common goal, and above all, having fun. A4) Just remember your 9 year old gets to compete next year as a veteran.
