Gary Sochanski

Year you started mentoring the team: 2010

Sub-Teams: Electrical

What are 2 fun facts about you?

I have had 3 kids on team. None of them took electrical.

Why did you join the Adambots?

We encouraged my oldest son to join
When he did I started mentoring when he was a senior

What is your favorite memory from robotics?

All of the blue ribbon medals we have received over the years

What have you learned from being on the team?

That it is important to give back to the next generation and to the community

Do you have any tips for the current AdamBots?

Tryout for every team

What is something you would have wanted to do differently to reach where you are today? (career-wise or to get to the AdamBots)

Find a job you like and you will never work a day in your life.
Luckily, I have done that.

What is special about FIRST?

The mentored design and build philosophy