S02E22 - Leading A Rookie Team To Win - Part 2 with Caleb Pohlman
Jul 31, 2024
Are you ready for Part 2 of this epic story?
In this episode, you will hear the day-to-day, boots-on-the-ground version of this remarkable story.
The lessons shared come from Caleb Pohlman who is one of the mentors on the team that Coach Danny put together. Caleb runs the Drive Team - the team that drives the robot.
Caleb talks to us about the practical aspect of what it took to train this rookie team for “nowhere land North Carolina” and take them to place top-100 in the world.
What stood out most for me, was how easy and pragmatic his lessons were. It seems that just about any team can truly succeed if they only put their minds to it. It doesn’t matter where you come from, what your experience level is, or what your background is - with the right mindset, the right attitude, and the right guidance - you too can be a champion.
Let’s hear…
Show Recap:
1. What is your message that you share with the world?
Setting goals. Working with deadlines and building within your means
2. How did you discover this message?
Through a mentor (Joe Danner - G.E. Aviation) when I was on a FRC team.
3. What about this message is so near-and-dear to your heart?
Building within your means.
4. Who are the typical people this message resonates with?
A winning mindset
5. Where do you draw your inspiration from?
Family
Caleb Pohlman Bio:
Caleb Pohlman is a mentor on the FRC Team LYNK 9496 - a rookie team from Rutherdforton, NC. He runs the Drive Team and overlooks the fabrication and programming of the robot to help keep the team on goal.
To watch some clips and competitions check out their â YouTube channelâ , and to learn more about LYNK Robotics and to support them by sponsoring, please feel welcome to visit their â websiteâ - you can also connect with Caleb through his â LinkedIn
Feel welcome to watch the video interview below.
You can also check it out on LinkedIn by clicking the links below
