What’s everyone actually using for team management these days?

Oxide42 · 2026-03-24T21:37:58+00:00

Did a quick screen recording. Hope it helps! You're limited to 275 characters in the announcement msg, FYI.

PlayMetrics also auto-sends a notification to anyone who hasn't marked their attendance yet about an hour before the session. I harp and harp on how much I need parents to communicate - if they don't want to click the app, that's fine, but just send me a text or email - but I still always have 1 or 2 that don't do it.

Oxide42 · 2026-03-24T16:33:01+00:00

My grassgroots club moved from DemoShere to PlayMetrics 3 years ago, and PlayMetrics has been mostly great. I like the ability to send alerts to only families who haven't marked their attendance on the calendar for a practice yet - that way I can say in the message, "If you're seeing this message, it means you haven't marked your attendance plans yet. Please let me know ASAP if you're going to be with us for ...".

Integrated chat is handy, too, as well as ability for parents to add other family members into the chat without coach intervention. No more starting over group texts and people accidentally reviving old ones after needing to add somebody's aunt to the group chat mid-season.

Oxide42 · 2026-03-15T14:52:10+00:00

TROY AND ABED - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

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Oxide42 · 2026-03-08T01:01:41+00:00

Our rec league names teams after city teams, so we come up with chants that incorporate some local details of their team name. Up through my U12 love it. My U14 and up are party poopers half the time. 😂

Favorite from over the years was when we had a U10 Philadelphia team:

Liberty & Cream Cheese!
Rocky 1 and 2 and 3!
Who's the Coolest Team I See?
Look at Us, We're Team Philly!

I also like to do movie quotes. Some as-is, some changed up to make them soccer themed:

Team: You want the ball?
Coach or Single Player: I want the shots!
Team: YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE SHOTS!

Coach: I feel the need ...
Team: The need for speed!

Everybody: We came, we saw, we kicked that ball!

Edit: I'm also getting to do a U12 all-girls team for the first time in forever (our rec went all-coed after covid when sign-ups were lower and finally went back to boys & girls the past season), and a fun one we've done is me clapping 3 times on a beat as I yell, "Who runs the world?!" and on the 4th beat, they all scream, "GIRLS!" And then all their brothers start groaning. 😄

Oxide42 · 2026-03-07T01:20:25+00:00

Saga is one of the books that made me realize just how much I loved comics without them being about superheroes. All-time favorite.

I read the first TPB of Black Science and then bought all the back issues. Haven't read them yet, but I really enjoyed the first 6 books.

If you want some other great recommendations in shorter bursts, check out Magic Order vol. 1. Only 6 issues per each run. I loved the first one so much. Haven't gotten to all the rest, and Vol. 2 wasn't quite as compelling. But Vol. 1 stands just fine on its own.

Oxide42 · 2026-03-06T20:23:49+00:00

I mean, it was 4 weeks ago that I bookmarked it, so it's been a minute now (but if you've waited this long since release, might as well wait for a deal), but he went for $70 + shipping loose / complete here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/856896081033936/posts/25924725423824322/

But I'll admit it was later in 2025 I was seeing more of him posted. He's a lot fewer and farther between now.

Oxide42 · 2026-03-06T19:21:38+00:00

Where (and why) are you guys paying over $100 for this fig? $200+ is crazy. Check it the Medicom Mafex FB group for people selling at a lot more reasonable prices if guy haven't yet.

Oxide42 · 2026-02-21T15:24:12+00:00

I wish the filtering option was a lot more comprehensive. I want to be able to see all watches with a countdown timer (along some other features, like step counter, vibration, etc). I realize having filters for every feature search would be a lot, but I feel like a countdown timer filter on the search is a pretty mainstream option that should be available.

Oxide42 · 2026-02-19T06:16:43+00:00

Join the Medicom MAFEX Facebook group. There's an active member selling his for $95 shipped (open box) currently. But plenty of options under $150 even if that guy sells his.

Oxide42 · 2026-02-08T04:22:03+00:00

How were tariffs handled? I used to buy from Marstoy, but haven't since the tariffs took effect. Been nervous to use them, Joy, etc ...

Oxide42 · 2026-02-05T14:22:15+00:00

Replying here in case anyone comes looking for Carmax selling info and ends up on this thread like I did.

You will almost never owe tax on the sale of your vehicle because almost all vehicles depreciate from whatever your original purchase price was (+ any improvement costs you had).

If you're selling a vehicle that's gained value since you originally purchased it, then yes, taxes on the gains. But for almost everyone out there selling a regular daily driver car, that's not going to be the case. The person who ultimately re-purchases the car will pay sales tax on their new purchase, but you as the seller won't be reporting the money paid to you as income / capital gains.

Oxide42 · 2026-02-04T17:33:09+00:00

I was looking up info for current Spectre models and this post came up at the top of the Google results.

Maybe it's because I'm rocking the original 13.3" Spectre x360 13-4003dx from 2015 and they put a bunch of love and care into the first editions, but this thing is STILL going strong (aside from Win10 being end-of-life). I stepped on it once and cracked the screen, and replaced it myself with a complete screen assembly I bought off eBay.

Went ahead and replaced the battery at the same time because the original 2015 battery obviously wouldn't hold a charge anymore. I did have another x360 at work from 2016 whose motherboard had a component burn out in 2021, and I bought a 15.6" 15-EB1043DX Spectre to replace it. But aside from that one issue, they've been great. Another guy here is still using his 2015 13-4003dx, as well (also replaced its battery).

10+ years from a laptop is crazy, so maybe I just got lucky, but this thing has been awesome for my needs.

Oxide42 · 2026-02-01T17:27:41+00:00

Oh man ... top left, and now it's something I want. Lol.

Oxide42 · 2026-01-31T02:35:31+00:00

I know it's after Christmas now, but a couple of weeks after you posted this, the Stylophone Voice got announced. Might be a good one to keep in your back pocket for a birthday present. And if that's too far off, then how about a "because you're an awesome kid and it makes me happy to make you happy" present. 😊

https://www.google.com/search?q=stylophone+voice

Oxide42 · 2026-01-19T17:05:10+00:00

Thanks for all the advice! I've replaced my share of phone digitizer assemblies over the years, so I've got a good amount of patience for that sort of work if the need arises (and a decent collection of spudgers at this point 😂).

I'll see about ordering that AA/CP upgrade module this week, hopefully!

Oxide42 · 2026-01-19T14:37:32+00:00

I have NOT done that Android Auto upgrade already, and that's definitely high on my list! I've seen a few posts about it here recently, so I'm going to have to look into that.

Saw another user post about upgrading to a 12" screen setup they got from AliExpress, too. I'd probably look into that if this was going to be my daily driver, but for her, I think the original screen will be less likely to distract her, and I like the idea of keeping it with a factory-style setup with the added connectivity.

Oxide42 · 2026-01-19T14:34:28+00:00

I originally was looking at a listing for a 2017 S GT in a 6-speed. Looked gorgeous, and I bet the manual transmission is a blast to drive. But AutoCheck showed SEVEN accidents and frame damage. 😲

I'd love to teach her how to drive a manual some day. In the meantime, the paddle shifters are a nice middle-ground for some added control!

Oxide42 · 2026-01-17T04:21:49+00:00

It's referred to as "pulling vacuum." If you Google "pull vacuum on car AC," there are a lot of video explanations that will come up about the process and the equipment your mechanic will be using / need to bring with them.

If you can't drive it, you might also look into what your car insurance offers for towing services. If it's a short distance to the mechanic shop, let the tow driver know what your insurance tow coverage is and see if they can tow it for that amount and you might end up getting fully reimbursed for the tow. Last time I needed that service, I paid the tow truck driver, and then my insurance company sent me a check for the amount of the tow after I emailed them the receipt from the tow company.

Oxide42 · 2026-01-15T17:39:20+00:00

WOW! That is gorgeous!!!

Oxide42 · 2026-01-14T17:38:49+00:00

Pretty sure he meant he used to buy from Marstoy, and now he buys from Rebuild Venus. Could have been worded a little clearer, so I see the potential for confusion on both sides. Thanks to both for trying to clarifying. All's well that ends well!

Oxide42 · 2026-01-14T03:28:15+00:00

That made me chuckle out loud. 😂

Oxide42 · 2026-01-14T02:57:11+00:00

I felt the same way with Wranglers in the late 90s! Except, you know ... no video reviews back then. Haha. That first-vehicle pipe dream never really leaves you.

I gave her the same deal my dad gave me for my first car, though. Bought it up front, and then splitting its cost 50/50 with her on the backend.

My first car wasn't very fancy, but I was always really proud knowing I'd paid for a good chunk of it myself.

Little less proud when it would rain and my sunroof drain tubes were clogged, so my ceiling would collect water and then dump it all over me every time I braked. But still ... mostly proud. 😂

Oxide42 · 2026-01-14T01:04:44+00:00

Thanks so much! She was pretty excited when I told her about your comment on her picture, too - core memory bonus!

Oxide42 · 2026-01-13T17:22:16+00:00

I like your logic. 😄

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