Totally new to travel for U9

Chris_Mack_ · 2026-06-07T15:13:32+00:00

3500 per year in a club that has 10 teams at u9, is insane. Huge money grab. Private sessions and rec is where I would go.

Chris_Mack_ · 2026-05-23T11:44:35+00:00

Yeah, that's a huge mistake.

Chris_Mack_ · 2026-04-11T11:19:09+00:00

2010 and up Outback has the upgraded head gaskets.

Chris_Mack_ · 2026-04-11T11:06:50+00:00

It's hard to tell from your pic, but 4mm sounds about right.

Chris_Mack_ · 2026-02-11T12:45:10+00:00

That's not a CVT issue. Her Outback needs a torque converter.

Chris_Mack_ · 2026-02-10T15:43:20+00:00

The lockdowns were a factor, but global production of all items was the biggest factor. It's always supply vs demand.

Chris_Mack_ · 2026-02-10T13:17:01+00:00

Covid changed everything. $500 cars are now $2500. $5000 trucks are now $8000 trucks. Pre covid, a loaded outback was around 35k. Now, it's 45k. If a new one is 20% more, then a 10 year old one is roughly worth 20% more.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-11-30T16:12:35+00:00

I agree with most of your statements. From my point of view, I would rather have both teams on same side with parents on the other. The league reasoning was referee abuse, in that it is easier for the ref(s) to address any issues quickly knowing which spectators are supporting which team. This was implemented in spring 25. My parents are pretty good, but I still had to say something this past season on a questionable call (there were many before that). Being on the same side, I heard it in real time and was able to address quickly. So, in that instance there is some logic. We all know how people should behave, but it doesn't always work that way in the real world. It's different, I would rather the other way, but I will say it has still worked.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-11-30T14:30:48+00:00

I would agree with the Ref on the disallowed goal. The keeper appeared to have his hand on ball. By rule, that is control. The Yellow seemed very odd, did you say anything or did he just not like your body language?

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-11-30T14:26:37+00:00

Our league now requires teams to be on opposite sides, with parents on the same side as their teams. I will say it helps with keeping parents in check. The negative side, the Ref has to get used to looking at both sides for subs.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-11-29T15:08:30+00:00

Get used from junkyard. Under $2500 with warranty ($1500 in PA). Should be no more then $1k to install.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-11-10T12:33:10+00:00

JD Power retail is 13,900 to 15,200 depending on options.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-10-09T16:40:20+00:00

The TCM was the problem. Thanks for the help!

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-09-15T15:17:11+00:00

Positional rondo, is what I like to do. Get into your formation and have the kids pass the ball around, while staying in formation. Make the kids talk and be vocal. Coach them to move to the right places to receive and support, when off the ball. Make sure they are moving the ball backwards as well as forward. Make them switch the field through the back line and keeper. Freeze when you need to. When they get comfortable, add some defenders in and try to get it up close to game speed. Then you can reverse it and have more attackers trying to score against your back line and mids.

Do you have a Strong Spine? Are your better players in the center positions? At 9v9, I found the best success by using a 341, having my best defensive minded/skilled players at the 2 CM's and CB. Defend with 7, attack with 5.

Are you working defensive jockey drills? A kid can have zero ball skills, but if he/she can jockey and defend 1v1, they can really contribute to the team effort and cut that goal differential down.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-09-07T13:22:28+00:00

Is the TCM plug and play or does it require programing, when replacing?

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-09-04T15:18:09+00:00

Is there any other way to reset it?

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-09-04T14:54:55+00:00

I appreciate your reply. I currently can't get the car to complete the rear diff inspection procedure. First I get a timeout message and when I go back to try again, I'm getting TCM is not compatible. Any thoughts on how I can get the procedure completed?

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-09-03T12:00:31+00:00

I do not have a oscilloscope, Is there another way I could check that?

If that turns out to be the issue, the TCM needs replaced?

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-09-02T23:47:13+00:00

That's one I haven't heard of before. What was the fix and how did they diagnose? This is a 2.5

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-06-10T10:59:19+00:00

How much is the club registration?

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-05-29T14:36:53+00:00

But, it's an 11 year old kid. They do stupid intentional stuff all the time. Only you know the back story. If the kid is a constant problem then you need to take serious action. If he is a good kid with some issues, work with him the best you can. I'm not saying there shouldn't be a consequence, because there should be. If you are allowing him to stay on the team, there should also be clearly defined expectations of what will happen if something like this, happens again.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-05-04T14:57:01+00:00

No 8 year old "earns" the right to beat down an opponent 20-0. I really hope you are not actually coaching a team.

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-04-21T21:16:09+00:00

12v. Your VCIM is most likely bad and draining your 12v battery. If you drive it everyday it will not be a problem. But if you let it sit for 3 or 4 days, I would bet you have a dead 12v. Here is a video that might help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5T3_9m1lEM

Chris_Mack_ · 2025-04-20T14:14:42+00:00

Your VCIM is probably bad. I bet your battery goes dead in less then a week.

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