Welcome to Critical Hit

Join us in building innovative robots and competing in FIRST Robotics Competition. We're a team of passionate students from Huntsville, Alabama, working together to achieve excellence in engineering and teamwork.

Critical Hit Robot

About Critical Hit

Our mission is to empower future STEM leaders in Alabama through the FIRST suite of programs. We are FRC Team 10101 - Critical Hit, a 2nd year team from Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2025.

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Robot Design

We design and build innovative robots capable of competing at the highest levels of FRC competition.

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Engineering Excellence

Our team focuses on mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to create robust solutions.

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Team Collaboration

We work together as a unified team, mentoring new members and building lasting friendships.

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Competition Ready

We compete in regional and national FRC competitions, striving for excellence in every match.

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STEM Education

We promote STEM learning through outreach programs and educational initiatives in our community.

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Innovation

We constantly push the boundaries of what's possible with creative engineering solutions.

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Decreasing Burnout

Keeping students and mentors energized with support that meets them where they are.

Initiatives

  • FLL Kick-off events across Alabama
  • Virtual mentorship sessions and office hours
  • FIRST mentor network for peer to peer support
  • In-person mentorship for easier troubleshooting

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Improving Events

Designing inclusive competitions so every team can focus on doing their best work.

Initiatives

  • Quiet rooms for both FLL and FTC teams
  • On-site help desks staffed for FTC and FLL
  • Team social and Fun Squad support
  • Champion pit booths that set every team up for success

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Growing FIRST

Scaling access to robotics experiences for new teams and underserved communities.

Initiatives

  • laptops for rookie teams through Alabama Jumpstart
  • Progression of programs that follow students year after year
  • Robotics outreach events in underserved areas and local recreation centers
  • FLL Explore Dreamlabs Center to spark early curiosity

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Meet Our Robot

Waka Waka

This is our current season robot. It represents our 2026 build focused on consistency, speed, and reliable game piece handling.

WoWoWoWo - Drive Base

Designed for quick movement and strong defense across the field.

Clyde - Launcher

Our 3-column launcher uses 3 motors to launch 3 FUEL at once.

PacMan - Intake

Our 21" intake uses grip rollers on an over the bumer system to intake FUEL from the ground.

2026 Robot

Whoops Y Daisy

Meet our 2025 competition robot, designed around a brand-new funnel stage that kept game pieces flowing to the scorer.

Whoops - Our Swerve Drivetrain

Swerve drive for maximum maneuverability

Y - Our Funnel

Guides game pieces into Daisy, staging them for consistent scoring runs

Daisy - Our End Effector

Scores game pieces and uses a beam break to detect when one is loaded

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Meet Our Team

FRC Team 10101 - Critical Hit brings together students passionate about robotics, engineering, and innovation from Huntsville, Alabama.

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Team Number
2025
Rookie Year
4
Regional Events
5
Awards Won
Caitlin and Anna

Caitlin and Anna

Coaches

Brian

Brian

Software Mentor

Clark

Clark

Presentation Mentor

Drew

Drew

Software Mentor

Isriah

Isriah

Outreach Mentor

Kaleigh

Kaleigh

Competition Mentor

Kat

Kat

Competition Mentor

Michael

Michael

Mechanical Mentor

Michele

Michele

Marketing Mentor

Reagan

Reagan

Branding Mentor

Scarlett

Scarlett

Competition Mentor

Steven

Steven

Mechanical and Electrical Mentor

Taylor

Taylor

Finance and Marketing Mentor

Thomas

Thomas

Mechanical and Electrical Mentor

Aiden

Aiden

Mechanical

Alex

Alex

Mechanical

Ansley

Ansley

Mechanical

Cohen

Cohen

Software

Dexter

Dexter

Mechanical

Evan

Evan

Mechanical

Gabe

Gabe

Mechanical

Jason

Jason

Software

Joshua

Joshua

Software

Katelyn

Katelyn

Mechanical

Lily

Lilly

Software

Maxwell

Maxwell

Software

Nick

Nick

Software

Sophia

Sophia

Software

Zac

Zac

Mechanical

Our Achievements

2025

Rookie All-Star Award

Celebrates the rookie team exemplifying a strong partnership effort and the mission of FIRST to inspire students to learn more about science and technology.

2025

Rising All-Star Award

Celebrates the team that has persisted through challenges, despite the difficulties of being young. This could be the result of being a new team, or a team with recent turnover in membership.

2026

Engineering Inspiration Award

Celebrates a team who demonstrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team's school, organization, and community.

2026

Gracious Professionalism Award

Celebrates outstanding demonstration of FIRST Core Values such as continuous Gracious Professionalism, sportsmanship, and working together both on and off the playing field.

2026

FIRST Leadership Award

Recognizes outstanding passionate student leaders who demonstrate exemplary effectiveness at attaining FIRST ideals.

Our Sponsors

We’re grateful for the organizations that power Critical Hit Robotics and help us inspire future STEM leaders.