Head Coach

My name is Caleb Basham I've been doing FTC since 10th Grade. I am currently a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Before starting Fire On The Mountain, I was an alum of FTC 11528 The Bots of Prey. I did FTC for 3 years and held the position of Hardware Lead during my second season, and Team Lead during my third season. During my season as Team Lead, I led the Bots of Prey to become a member of the 2022 NC State Winning Alliance. FTC change my life and helped me discover my passion for engineering and robotics. I started Fire on the Mountain in order to help others find their passions. I am excited to mentor this group of brilliant individuals and help them reach their full potential.

Assistant Coach

My name is Cole Meyer, and I am a Fire On The Mountain mentor. I am a current Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Before Fire On The Mountain, I was a part of FTC team #11528, The Bots of Prey. I participated in FTC for four years and held the position of Co-Team Lead for three of those. FIRST helped me discover my passion for engineering. Starting Fire on the Mountain is my way of assisting new students in learning and developing their passion for STEM. 

Mechanical Mentor

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Software Mentor

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Mentor

My name is Braylon Parker. This is my fifth year doing robotics through FTC. I have spent over 1000 hours working with robots hardware-wise. As well as participating in many FTC scrimmages, qualifiers and state competitions.  FTC has been my entire life for the past couple of years. FTC has changed my life and inspired me to pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering.  

Mentor

I am a student at UNC Charlotte majoring in Construction Management. I am also in a band: The Tyson Brothers Band, and we play all around our local triangle. I did FTC when I was in high school from 9th grade to 12th grade (2016-2021). While school and my music has kept me busy, I have always had a passion and love for robotics and FIRST. It has given me so many great memories, friendships, and life lessons. I look forward to creating those same things with Fire On The Mountain!