Providing youth students real world engineering experience through competitive robotics.
About Our Team
Strike Zone Robotics, founded in 2014 by then head coach Tony Diodato, provides opportunities for high school students from all around Lapeer County, MI to participate in a competitive and meaningful way through the FIRST robotics competition. Students learn career-oriented skills in engineering, design, mathematics, computer science, and are inspired by industry professional mentors and FRC alumni dedicated to helping foster a competitive FRC team and educating team members.
FIRST
FIRST, which means “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” is a non-profit organization for high school students. FIRST is the world’s leading youth robotics community, delivering hands-on STEM learning that inspires innovation, builds confidence, and prepares kids for life. Across the globe, students thrive in these programs — powered by mentorship, teamwork, creativity, and engineering challenges. Learn more by following the link below!
Students
High school students from all around Lapeer, MI participate on FRC team 5460 and each year work together to create a globally competitive robot with the support of industry and FIRST professional mentors. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and a competitive drive.
Mentors
Industry professionals and FIRST alumni inspire students and pass their knowledge on to the team to foster a team that grows in competitiveness. One of the keys to the team's success is in our mentors, who volunteer teaching concepts and skills not normally seen within school.
