About Us

Team 23014, The Flying Dutchman, is a student-led FIRST Tech Challenge program based at the American School of The Hague. In our third competitive season, our roster of 16 dedicated students spans mechanical design, programming, business, and outreach. We build ambitious robots, cultivate a culture of curiosity, and advocate for STEM access across the Netherlands.

Our mission is simple: engineer competitive solutions while uplifting everyone around us. From running after-school robotics courses and science fair demos to mentoring new FTC teams across Europe, we strive to make robotics approachable. We embrace rapid iteration, transparent documentation, and gracious professionalism in everything we do.

In 2024-2025 we return as Benelux Champions, Inspire Award winners, and advocates for continuous innovation. We are proud to represent FIRST and to showcase what a motivated group of high school engineers can accomplish together.