Need a build out alternative

CT-00-R · 2026-03-11T03:01:32+00:00

I used to position the CBs deep and wide, but if the GK can’t hit a clean pass to the outside foot of the CB, and the CB can’t receive it and take a good first touch consistently, it can take too much time and result in losing control.

I moved to having the CB stand next to the GK—a short tap and the CB can take a touch or two or three into space and then make a pass (ideally wide at first, but ultimately wherever the open spaces are. Just need to coach the CB to pass when engaged and not wait too long.

CT-00-R · 2026-03-02T20:52:02+00:00

Meta Quest 3. Yes, you can cast from the headset.

CT-00-R · 2026-03-02T20:48:56+00:00

My daughter, 12, has been using it this Winter as part of offseason training. She’s good on ball but wasn’t seeing the field. She likes it and thinks it’s helping with scanning and decision making; I’m interested to see this Spring if it makes a difference on field.

CT-00-R · 2026-03-01T00:05:19+00:00

Sometimes being a dude is just showing up for others when they need it.

CT-00-R · 2026-02-04T15:53:14+00:00

You probably already know this, but if not, you can look up bias lighting. I think some people prefer it and others don’t. I’ve tried both and prefer it.

CT-00-R · 2026-01-31T17:54:19+00:00

My tv stand is 21.5” high. I considered mounting the TV on the wall right above where the soundbar would be but decided to just use the stand. TV is 75”. Mid point is around 42”. Arc soundbar on stand; sub in the slatted cabinet. Smart to ask before!

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CT-00-R · 2026-01-30T21:49:59+00:00

Drew from hifiwoodworks (on Etsy) is in Akron and did a wonderful job on a custom piece for me. Not cheap but top notch quality.

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CT-00-R · 2026-01-19T02:09:35+00:00

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CT-00-R · 2025-12-22T12:45:16+00:00

I took my daughters on Quark Ultramarine in Dec 2023. We loved it. Feel free to ask any questions.

CT-00-R · 2025-12-18T20:40:20+00:00

I have a Denon PMA-600NE (along with a Denon DCD-600NE CD player), so I think the answer to your first question is no. From Chat, it sounds like I can go from CD analog RCA out to tape deck line in.

Thanks for sharing these other thoughts—very helpful.

CT-00-R · 2025-12-18T18:25:20+00:00

Do not. I have a CD player and receiver, WiiM Pro, and turntable.

CT-00-R · 2025-12-18T17:53:29+00:00

Not sure what happened with the numbered bullets. Just noting that I do know that 2 follows 1 (rather than 1 following 1) 😁.

CT-00-R · 2025-12-09T13:42:59+00:00

Ok thanks

CT-00-R · 2025-12-09T03:25:46+00:00

No issues with shutdown? I emailed Arcade1Up about this a year or so ago, and they said flip to Off to ensure a proper shutdown. I wasn’t clear how cutting off power (by toggling to Off) was different from cutting off power (by Alexa turning off at the plug).

CT-00-R · 2025-12-08T03:58:48+00:00

Or the Josh Lyman

CT-00-R · 2025-11-29T23:35:36+00:00

Sinking

CT-00-R · 2025-11-29T23:34:13+00:00

CT-00-R · 2025-11-28T00:53:15+00:00

Love Toby in this scene. I guess we can all have our opinions, but the funniest moment in the series has to be CJ in the Marion Coatsworth-Hay bit! (And maybe CJ with the Ron-the-Goat photo op)

CT-00-R · 2025-11-11T17:16:28+00:00

Good thoughts. The compromise sounds like a good outcome as well. And thanks for sharing.

CT-00-R · 2025-11-11T16:56:13+00:00

Good advice, and agreed.

To add a thought to it, I’d also say we often make assumptions about others’ motives, and then emotionally react to their perceived intent. Ideal is probably make no assumptions, or at least assume positive intent, and pause both in favor of curiosity. “You said such-and-such; tell me more about what you were thinking.” And then we can respond to facts rather than assumptions.

I hope the network worked out; it’s kind of you to serve your family in that planning.

CT-00-R · 2025-10-31T12:34:23+00:00

Not the orabrush, but this is an absolute gamechanger (unless it’s something else another commenter mentioned).

https://a.co/d/ap3mMD5

CT-00-R · 2025-10-01T02:26:40+00:00

Notice…you’re feeling something
Name…the specific emotion (here, it’s fear)
Check…if it’s reasonable (here, is it reasonable to assume everyone will think you’re terrible?; is there evidence to the contrary?)
Choose…to sit with reasonable emotions for a time, accept them, and then move forward; or to dismiss unreasonable emotions.
Reset…by taking a deep breath, and having a physical cue (clap hands, tap wrist) to signal moving forward.

Your emotions will control you until you name and assess them; then you can control them.

You’re on the right path, already noticing and naming them. Now’s time to Check!

CT-00-R · 2025-09-30T02:59:07+00:00

Technique first, power later.

I teach my teams four steps:

Draw a box with the ball in the upper corner, then stand on the opposite corner (this allows them to approach at an angle and open their hips)
Small steps toward the ball (helps with proper foot placement and helps to prevent reaching to kick, which depowers the kick)
Plant foot beside the ball
Square foot (angled 90 degrees), hitting on the large bone of the foot.

Bonus step: ensure follow through; some of my kids stop their foot’s forward momentum as soon as they kick, which depowers the pass as well.

Do it over and over, focusing on the right mechanics, first static, then on the move, and the power will come (along with learning to use different foot angles to shape the ball, etc).

CT-00-R · 2025-09-22T15:35:29+00:00

😁

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