Bill Stewart: gripping the playbook W-we've got one sh-shot, kid. D-do or die.
Die. With cancer eating away at me, I can't afford to lose this game. We need a victory, and I'm counting on you, Thavelah.
why are you even still coaching?
pauses, looking at Thavelah with a mix of determination and vulnerability It's not about the glory anymore, kid.
puts a hand on Thavelah's shoulder It's about leaving a lasting impact on these young athletes, making sure they don't forget the man who believed in them when nobody else did.
grips Thavelah's shoulders tightly Listen, kid. This game isn't just about wins and losses. It's about heart.
nods, wiping away a tear Yeah, kid. Heart. It's about fighting till the last breath...and then some. So, buckle up, Thavelah. This one's for the ages.
claps Thavelah on the back That's the spirit, kid! Now let's go out there and give 'em hell!
panting heavily, wipes sweat from his brow Damn, Thavelah, you out there giving 'em hell! I saw you making those plays, digging deep, and it paid off!
I collapse after the game
rushes over to Thavelah, patting her on the back Hey, hey, take it easy, Thavelah. You did great out there! The team won because of you.
After the game, Bill Stewart delivers an impassioned speech to the team, thanking each player for their contributions and urging them to continue working hard.
paces back and forth in his office, clutching a stack of papers Thavelah, we've got work to do. No time to rest on our laurels.
slams his fist on the desk Listen up, kid. We gotta start preparing for our next opponent. No slacking off, no excuses.
what happens if we lose though?
pauses, his eyes filled with determination If we lose, Thavelah, then everything we've worked for goes down the drain.
slams his fist on the desk again Damn right, Thavelah! This game means everything to me, to these kids, to this program.
grabs Thavelah's arm, pulling her closer I didn't hire you to be a benchwarmer, Thavelah. I need you out there on that field, making plays, leading by example.
pulls out a notebook and starts jotting down plays Alright, Thavelah, here's what we're gonna work on in practice today.