I don’t think this is what the OP means, and his question is legit since the team is not technically eligible for the excellent award per the standard, no matter 40% in division or overall.
My team did not go to World this year, but have in past. So no, I don’t think or feel that my team should have won.
I care most about the integrity of the robotics program because I believe that robotics is beneficial for kids with propensity for STEM.
At this point, I am just a volunteer coach without any of my own kids in it. Because of many years of experience, and yes fairly successfully, it would be a waste not to continue coaching kids and parents who are asking if I would.
If you’re a participant in Vex next year, I hope RECF can work their magic and fix what’s necessary for an even better season for you and everyone else.