Motor City Alliance

04/13/2026

Tickets to the Woodie Flowers Mentor Conference are on sale! This is a cool partnership between the Woodie Flowers non-profit and the Motor City Alliance to bring the best of the west coast mentor conference to Michigan.

$150 is a terrific deal!

WoodieFlowersConference.orgThe Woodie Flowers Conference is a weekend-long event with the goal of continuing Dr. Woodie Flowers' legacy by inspiring mentors to lead, live, and teach Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition. FRC and FTC Mentors and Volunteers can come together to learn from each oth...

04/10/2026

This May the Motor City Alliance invites you to celebrate Detroit robotics at our annual Gala event being hosted at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation on May 20th. Please mark your calendars.

This May the Motor City Alliance invites you to celebrate Detroit robotics at our annual Gala event being hosted at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporat...

02/04/2026

Announcing the inaugural Woodie Flowers Conference. Brought to you by the Woodie
Flowers Foundation and The Motor City Alliance.

Join FRC and FTC mentors in Detroit for a weekend of technical workshops and leadership sessions designed to help you recharge and build sustainable teams.

When: June 20-21, 2026 Where: Detroit, MI (Wayne State University)

Join the discussion on ChiefDelphi: https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/inaugural-2026-woodie-flowers-conference-detroit-mi-june-20-21/513679?u=allengregoryiv

Learn more at www.woodieflowersconference.org

Join us June 20-21, 2025 for an international mentorship conference focused on building and supporting FRC and FTC mentors.

10/03/2025

Did you know that Detroit has the highest concentration of robotics teams in the world? There is no single city anywhere with as many teams.

To that end it seems fitting that the Detroit City Championship offer official FIRST robotics banners to the three winners.

So the Motor City Alliance is happy to donate these banners to the The Michigan Engineering Zone ("The MEZ")

09/06/2025

This is our biggest FTC KICKOFF EVER!!! Special thanks to Kinematic Wolves for hosting at Detroit Cristo Rey High School.

Additionally thank you to Frog Force 503 and K9.0 Robotics for supporting this amazing event.

05/19/2025

Please consider attending the first ever Motor City Alliance charity event on May 21st from 6-8pm at NewLab in Detroit, MI!

Tickets can be purchased here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motor-city-alliance-charity-gala-tickets-1333085527699?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/05/2025

Detroit Teams Shine at Ferndale FIRST Robotics Event

The FIRST Robotics event held in Ferndale, Michigan, last weekend was a thrilling showcase of innovation, teamwork, and competitive spirit. Among the many talented teams, seven from Detroit made a significant impact:

Team 1701 - The RoboCubs from University of Detroit Jesuit High School
Team 4680 - Az-Tech Eagles from Cesar Chavez Academy High School
Team 5577 - Kinematic Wolves from Detroit Cristo Rey High School
Team 5642 - Mechanical Mustangs from Mumford High School
Team 7856 - Upad Fusion from University Prep
Team 8280 - K9.0 Robotics from The School at Marygrove
Team 10577 - The Tarminators from Denby High School

Four of these teams represent the Detroit build centers—the Michigan Engineering Zone (MEZ) and the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation(DHDC). Both organizations work tirelessly to provide services and materials to Detroit robotics teams. Additionally, in attendance were two of the leadership teams from the Motor City Alliance (Teams 5577 and 8280), who work year-round with 100 K-12 robotics teams across Detroit.

Two teams stood out for their resilience and dedication as newcomers:
Team 10577 - The Tarminators from Denby High School made their debut as a new rookie team from Detroit, showcasing impressive skills and determination throughout the competition.

Team 5642 - Mechanical Mustangs from Mumford High School were composed of a rookie coach and students new to FIRST Robotics, demonstrating remarkable teamwork and a fast-learning curve.

Three Detroit teams made it to the final alliance selection, showcasing their strategic prowess and technical skills. Team 1701, The RoboCubs, captained Alliance 2, while Team 5577, Kinematic Wolves, led Alliance 3. Team 8280, K9.0 Robotics, was picked for Alliance 6, further highlighting the strength of Detroit's robotics community.

In addition to their impressive performances on the field, several Detroit teams received special recognition for their achievements:

Team 4680 - Az-Tech Eagles won the Team Spirit Award, which celebrates extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit through exceptional partnership and teamwork.
Team 8280 - K9.0 Robotics received the Rising All-Star Award, which 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. They were also honored as a District Event Finalist, acknowledging their remarkable performance throughout the competition.

The event was a testament to the dedication and talent of Detroit's young engineers and innovators. Their achievements at the Ferndale FIRST Robotics event not only brought pride to their schools but also inspired the next generation of robotics enthusiasts.

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02/18/2025

The first Detroit FRC practice field is open for business. Motor City Field at the University of Detroit Mercy is a game changer for our teams in the city. UDM has been a terrific and serial partner of the alliance. And we are excited for another opportunity to bring Detroit’s best STEM students to this amazing campus.

For 4 years the Motor City Alliance has been changing the course of STEM in Detroit through competitive robotics. This field is another sign that we continue to move forward in the city.

11/07/2024

MCA co-founder and coach Leon Pryor will be speaking at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library this coming Sunday.

11/06/2024

Detroit Students,
Award winning robotics coach Leon Pryor will be speaking at the Detroit Public Library on Sunday November 10th from 2:00 to 4:00. Learn about his career as a video game professional who has built products that have been enjoyed by millions.

Additionally we will be raffling off a VR headset to attendees.

10/12/2024

K9.0 Robotics and Frog Force 503 teams up today to help our Detroit teams at the The Michigan Engineering Zone ("The MEZ") today. Great progress was made on all fronts!