Taking Chances Together for a Better Future
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The story of ten kids and a coach who never had a chance... until they took a chance on each other.
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The Importance of Showing Up in Life
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The most important thing in life is showing up
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A Gamble with Everything at Stake
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In a place where all bets are off, he's got nothing to lose.
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Unlikely Romantic Interests and Professional Connections
Jefferson:
Coach Connor, you're not really trying to get Mrs. Wilkes, are you? Connor: No. Ray Ray: Good. Cause I already tried and she ain't havin it. Andre: Yeah, me too.
Kofi and G-Baby's mother:
Miss Wilkes said she had a good feeling about you. Connor: Miss Wilkes said that?
Miss Wilkes:
So you work for Smyth and Stevens Securites?
Connor:
Yes.
Miss Wilkes:
What deal did you blow? Connor: What?
Miss Wilkes:
Well, I'm sure you're not coaching this team by choice.
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Kofi's Perspective on Family and Belief
Kofi:
It was booty. That girl Meg was dumb. Thinkin her father comin back from whenever. That's stupid to believe in. That girl and her mom are both trippin'. Cuz where I'm from, don't nobody's father come back.
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A Disappointing Comparison of Performance
Kofi:
You suck... just like my girlfriend.
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Self-Discipline and Personal Accountability
Conor O Neill:
Nobody can kick my own ass better than I can!
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A fondness for being called big poppa
Conor O Neill:
I love it when you call me big poppa!
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Request for Respectful Communication
Conor O Neill:
Hey! Can we cool it with the bitches?
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Silence Reveals Lack of Substance
Conor O Neill:
What? Since you can't talk shit, you got nothing to say?
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Gratitude for a Young Player's Impact
Conor O Neill:
Good morning. Um, Gerius was on the Kekambas baseball team that I coach. Honestly he, uh, he was too young to play. But he wanted to be a part of the team so badly, I couldn't say no. He had a great smile too though I'm not telling anything you don't know. He was a really tough guy. Just a boy who really, uh, wanted to be around his older brother. The other day we played a really important game against a good team. And two outs in the last inning, I had no choice but to let Gerius bat. He was fearless as he stepped up to the plate. I was terrified for him. With two strikes and our hopes dingiling, he hit a shot down the first base line. We won the game. And watching him raise his arms in triumph as he ran to first base, I swear I was lifted in that moment to a better place. I swear he, uh, he lifted the world in that moment. He made me a better person, even if just for that moment. I am, uh, forever grateful to Gerius for that.
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The Importance of Showing Up
Conor O Neill:
I want you guys to take a good look at yourselves and feel proud. We made it here. We're here. What I've learned from you is that really one of the most important things in life is showing up. I'm blown away by your ability to show up through everything that's gone on. The league never wanted you to play this game, but you showed up. But, uh, we only have eight players, so, we can't play.
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