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Lesson 3 — Projects and Impact

The difference between a quick action and a real project, how to structure one and how to measure the impact it created.

1 min readUpdated Aug 8, 2026

Projects are what make a team exist beyond the arena — and they are also what judges most want to see backed by evidence.

What a project is in FIRSTLink to this section

  • Understand the difference between a quick action and a real project.
  • Learn to spot a problem or a need.
  • Turn an idea into something the team can actually execute.

How to structure a projectLink to this section

  • Define the goal and who the project is for.
  • Think through the actions, owners and expected outcome.
  • Keep the project simple enough to be executed.

Minimum project sheetLink to this section

  • Problem — what is wrong today, and for whom.
  • Goal — what changes if it works.
  • Actions — what the team will do, step by step.
  • Owners and deadlines.
  • Indicators — how you will know it worked.

ImpactLink to this section

  • Understand how to tell whether the project truly made a difference.
  • Record numbers, photos, testimonials and other results.
  • Collect evidence during the season instead of trying to remember everything at the end.