Student Leads

The Student Leadership team consists of 1 lead from every sub-team and 3 captains. The Student Leadership meets weekly to discuss overall sub-team statuses and review team progress. Members of the Student Leadership team plan for the upcoming weeks and events while addressing any issues or improvements for the team. Although these are the “official” student leaders, there are considerable amounts of opportunities for other students to step up and take leadership roles despite having or not having an “official” title.

The Lead Coach, in consultation with the Captains, may remove a student from a leadership position for repeated or intolerable violations of team rules or standards, or when a student is unable to fulfill their responsibilities as a member of the Student Leadership team. 

Student Captains

FRC Team 2181 has 3 Student Captains. Student Captains lead the discussion during team meetings, ensure that other students are on track and are meeting their goals, communicate input from students and mentors to improve the team, and strive to make the team succeed and become better each year. They also lead a team during the MinneTrials season in the fall. 

The GEARS 2181 Student Captains are members who are voted on by mentors and by other students to lead the team. All interested students are encouraged to apply for Student Captain. Applications require a resume and answers to application questions. 

Coaches/Mentors

Coaches and Mentors are professionals who spend hours supporting and aiding FRC Team 2181 GEARS. They assist with constructive criticism, helping newer members, and empowering members to be the best they can. Coaches and Mentors are the gears who keep the team moving and inspire others. 

All mentors/coaches are required to do a background check and Youth Protection Policy training through the FIRST organization website. They are also required to do a background check through the Anoka Hennepin School District. 

Anyone interested in mentoring should reach out to Head Coach Jeremy at jeremy@frcteam2181.com. 

Current 2026-2027 Mentors

• Danny 

• Dan 

• Devin 

• Emily 

• Jarod 

• Jarrod 

• Jeremy 

• Josh 

• Kaleb 

• Lacey 

• Nathan 

• Sam