About MasterMinds

The people, philosophy, and passion behind team #30458

Why We Started

Our journey into FTC began with a realization: we wanted more. After competing at FLL Worlds, we understood the fundamentals of robotics, but we craved the complexity, the engineering depth, and the competitive intensity that only FTC could offer.

Starting a new FTC team from scratch wasn't easy, but it was necessary. We wanted to build something of our own, to establish a culture of innovation, precision, and continuous improvement. This is our rookie season, and we're embracing every challenge, every failure, and every breakthrough as a stepping stone toward excellence.

We're not here to play it safe. We're here to learn, iterate, and push the boundaries of what we can achieve as a team.

Our Philosophy

Our Mission

To engineer innovative robotic solutions while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and community impact. We build robots, but more importantly, we build problem-solvers.

Our Vision

To become a competitive force in FTC while inspiring the next generation of engineers. In 2-3 years, we see ourselves as mentors, innovators, and leaders in the robotics community.

Meet The Team

Team Members

Team Captain

Alex Chen

Team Captain & Lead Engineer

Specialty: Mechanical Design & CAD

Fun Fact: Can solve a Rubik's cube in under 20 seconds

Programming Lead

Sarah Martinez

Programming Lead

Specialty: Autonomous & Control Systems

Fun Fact: Coded her first game at age 10

Build Team Lead

Jordan Williams

Build Team Lead

Specialty: Fabrication & Assembly

Fun Fact: Built a 3D printer from scratch

Electronics Lead

Maya Patel

Electronics & Wiring

Specialty: Circuit Design & Troubleshooting

Fun Fact: Collects vintage circuit boards

Strategy Lead

Ryan Thompson

Strategy & Scouting

Specialty: Game Analysis & Alliance Selection

Fun Fact: Chess tournament champion

Media Lead

Emma Johnson

Media & Outreach

Specialty: Content Creation & Community Engagement

Fun Fact: YouTube channel with 10k subscribers

Coaches & Mentors

Dr. Lisa Anderson

Dr. Lisa Anderson

Head Coach

Mechanical engineer with 15 years of industry experience. Specializes in guiding teams through the design process and teaching CAD fundamentals.

Mr. James Rodriguez

Mr. James Rodriguez

Programming Mentor

Software developer and computer science teacher. Focuses on autonomous programming, sensor integration, and debugging strategies.

Ms. Karen Lee

Ms. Karen Lee

Business & Outreach Advisor

Marketing professional with a passion for STEM education. Helps with sponsorship, community outreach, and team branding.

Mr. David Kim

Mr. David Kim

Engineering Mentor

Retired aerospace engineer. Provides guidance on structural design, material selection, and fabrication techniques.

Key Milestones

A snapshot of our journey. Explore the full timeline on our Journey page.

August 2025

Team Founded

MasterMinds #30458 officially established with ambitious goals and hungry minds.

September 2025

First Robot Prototype

Completed our first working prototype after weeks of design iterations and late nights.

November 2025

First Competition

Competed for the first time and learned invaluable lessons about strategy and teamwork.

January 2026

Major Design Breakthrough

Redesigned our intake mechanism, improving efficiency by 40% and match performance significantly.