The Winning Season (2004) Movie Script

Hey, Rhonda,

don't go anywhere.

I want to talk

to you.

Diego, I see you

eating chicken fingers.

I know.

Man: Asshole.

Hey, bill,

come on. It's lunch.

Get moving.

I got tables

that need clearing.

Thank you.

Bill.

Hey.

Terry.

Yeah.hey.

You work here, huh?

[Sniffs]

No, I'm just...

You're just...

Bussing a table

in your free time?

What do you want?

Uh...

Can we talk for a second?

Wow.

So...how you been?

Fantastic.

Cheese stick?No.

Can I ask you a...

Kind of a sensitive qu...

Are you drinking?

Hey, come on, man.

What is this?

I don't know

if you've heard this,

but, uh...I'm kind of

the principal over

at plainview now, so...

Wow.

Congratulations.

That sounds

really boring.

Ok. Um...Before

I change my mind,

do you want to coach

basketball for US?

Wow. Um...Yeah,

that's...Ha ha ha.

Yeah.

I can't believe buller

would leave his team.

He's built such

a good program

with those boys.

No, no, no. I want you

to coach girls varsity.

No. Hey, hey, hey.

Well, wait, wait.

We got a great team.

You've got to see them.

Ok? They're fantastic.

My daughter's

on the team--tamra.

She's huge,

big as an ox.

She's got huge hands,

like her mom.

I don't know, Terry.

That's...

All right. Look.

You know how many hoops

I had to jump through

just to be able

to offer you this job?

All of them. I had to

jump through all of them.

I appreciate that,

Terry,

but I can't

coach girls.

Women hate me.

You know that.

Yeah. Ok. Well...

Then just stay here

and wash dishes

and eat other people's food

and, you know...

Enjoy that.

It's not so bad, you know.

I haven't got a lot

of responsibility.

You're right.

There's no

responsibility.

Spreading

the love around.

Can you hold that

for 2 seconds?

I quit.

What?

You want to

go out with me?

I'm married.

All right. Forget it.

I'm taking Bobby with me.

Who's Bobby?

Excuse me. Sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Come on, Bobby.

Let's go.

We're going to

get you out of here.

Have a good meal.

I heard they finally

hired a new coach.

Oh, yeah?

Guess who it is.

Uh...phil Jackson?

Bill greaves.

Who's that?

Remember that guy

who used to coach

boys varsity

over in culver?

Uh...no.

Remember,

his entire team quit

right in the middle

of sectional finals?

So why'd they hire him?

He's probably

the only guy

they could get.

We should just

quit right now.

Shut up, mindy.

You can't even play.

You shut up.

Neither can you.

I hear he has problems.

His team made it

to the sectional

finals, ok?

He must be good.

Hey.

You can go now.

Lisa, are you

kidding?

What is

your damage?

Nothing.

I just don't see

why they all have to

keep moving here.

You do realize

you're black, right?

Obviously.

Well, our dad says

that if we didn't

have illegals

to work

the factories,

the country's entire

infrastructure

would collapse.

Your dad sounds

like a pussy.He is.

Hasn't our infrastructure

already collapsed?

[Ringtone plays]

Hey, you.

Who are you talking to?

Who is she talking to?

I don't know.

Some guy she met

at shoes etc.

Last weekend.

What guy?

He has a mustache.

Gross. Why does she

always go after guys

with facial hair?

I know. Right?

It's so disgusting.

It's like kissing

your dad.

Ok. You just take it

to a whole nother level

that is really

unnecessary.

Shut up.

Announcer's voice:

Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to the 1989 class

triple-a Indiana state finals.

Starting for

the plainview chargers,

number 21, bill greaves.

Is this girls varsity?

Yeah.

I'm bill greaves.

I'm your new coach.

Where's the j.V. Squad?

We don't have

a j.V. Squad.

This is it?

Yeah.

Whoo. Terry put

you guys up to this?

This is a joke, right?

Ha ha ha...

What is this,

Terry?

That's just

6 girls, man.

Uh...yeah. Yeah.

Those girls, they

don't even look like

they're in shape.

Well, the girls program,

ok, it's not as in-depth

as the boys is.

Jesus Christ!

What program?

That's just some

bored-looking girls

waiting for the tits

to come in.

Hey, now, come on,

you know.

My daughter's

on that team.

One of those girls

has a broken foot.

Um...

Yeah?

Hey. We were

just wondering

if you were coming

back to practice

or not.

No, not today, sweetheart.

Go home,

get some rest,

and we'll start tomorrow.

Tell everyone to go home

and play with

the little kitties, ok?

Asshole.

Hey. Hey! Mouth.

See? Girls--

they hate me.

Yeah. It's not

just girls.

Hi. Sorry we're late.

Hey. [Ahem]

Hey. How's it

going, kiddo?

How you doing?

Good to see you.

Can we talk

for a minute?

Yeah. What do you want?

I got

your message.

Yeah. Thanks

for calling me back.

Don't drunk-dial

our daughter.

I'm not drunk-dialing

our daughter.

I'm coaching basketball again.

I wanted to tell her that. Ok?

No. We're...We're

really happy for you.

Yeah? Why didn't you

call me back?

I had a crazy week.

You don't got 10 minutes

to call me back?

Look, I got to go.

Make sure she studies

for her algebra test.

Oh, that'll

be fun.

She's barely passing.

I...

You could help her

if you wanted.

What do I know

about algebra?

More than me.

Bye, mom.

Bye, sweetheart.

I'll call you.

Don't believe her.

She doesn't call

people back.

Hey.

[Basketball game

on television]

Beautiful.

All right.

You watching

this?

Mm-hmm.

Shit. Shit.

Hey, get off

your phone

and talk to me.

What's new?

Um...I'm playing ball.

Basketball?

Yeah.

I made varsity.

You made varsity?

Van hunt? They got

a really good team.

What position?

Shooting guard.

You a starter?

No.

How's your

ball-handling

come along?

Yeah, it's fine.

You know, you really

limit yourself

when you only

drive to the right.

We should go over

to woodland tomorrow

and see how you're

coming along.

I can give you

some things to try.

Yeah, I...

Already have a coach.

Doesn't mean we

can't shoot around.

Mom really wants me

to study for algebra, so...

You know, just because

your mom hates me

doesn't mean

you have to.

She doesn't hate you.

She feels sorry for you.

She feels sorry

for me?

She says you're

the loneliest man

she's ever met.

Yeah. Well, I never

felt more lonely

than when I was

with her. So...

You really shouldn't

say things like that.

It makes me feel weird.

[Sighs]

Eat your sandwich.

Ok.

[Gargling]

How many minutes

you get on that?

Wow. So, like, I could take

your picture like that?

[Click]

That's great.

That's neat-o.

All right, everybody,

put your balls away.

Hustle up.

Line up

on the baseline.

You guys know

what a baseline is?

Hi.

What's your, uh...

What do you do here?

I don't know.

Why don't you go

play in traffic?

Get out of here.

Jerk.

Wow.

I hear you think

we're losers.

Is that true?

Did you say that?

Yeah.

What's the point?

Why practice

if our coach

thinks we suck?

I don't know.

Prove me wrong.

When I blow

on this whistle,

I want you to sprint downcourt

towards the other baseline.

Every time you hear

the whistle,

I want you

to change direction.

If you touch a baseline,

you can stop running.

Everybody get that?

[Tweet]

What an asshole.

I bet he has

a small penis.

Why would you

say that?

Because men

with small penises

always treat women badly.

Who told you that?My mom.

Ha ha ha.

Oh, god.

Oh, my god. Damon just

walked in, you guys.

He looks so cute

in his jacket.

Just go talk to him.And say what?

Hello.

Are you kidding? I mean,

that's just so obvious.

This is pathetic.

Wait. What

are you doing?

Oh, my god.

She's not going

over there.

I can't even look.

Please.

Is she talking to him

or his friend?

Oh, my god.

She's kissing him.

No. Shut up.

Ok, I'm not

listening to you.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Is she...

He wants to talk to you.

What? What did you

say to him?

Don't be a freak.

He's waiting.

Go.

You have to go.

What did you say to him?

I just asked if I could

borrow his ketchup.

Oh, no.

Hey, Damon.

Hey.

How's it going?

It's all right.

You hungry?

No. No. I'm ok.

Thanks.

Do you want to go

sit in my car?

Sure.

All right.

Do you like

music?

Yeah,

I love music.

[Hip-hop music playing]

This is cool.

Yeah?

You like it?

Sure.

I could make you

a copy if you want.

Really? Thanks.

Wait. What

are you doing?

I'm done.

You're not done.

Who says you're done?

If she's done,

I'm done.

Put that away.

Keep jumping.

No cell phones.

Keep jumping.

Let's go.

Come on, buttercup.

Keep jumping.

Defense!

Slide! Slide! Slide! Open!

Defense.

Defense!

No, I said defense!

Defense!

[Whistle blowing]

Slide! Slide! Slide! Slide!

Jump!

Jump!jump!

Slide.

That's all you got?

Now you're ready

to pick up the ball.

Lisa! Ball! Ball! Ball!

Over here! Over here!

What are you, blind?

I'm open.

[Tweet]Yo.

What's going on?

Is there a reason

you're not passing it to her?

All right. Look...

I don't know what shit you girls

have between each other.

I don't give a shit. I got

enough shit in my own life.

I got a whole

universe of shit.

I don't need

any more of your shit.

So just keep your shit

off the court, ok?

You can't start

drawing lines here.

I mean, if we did,

you'd already be on

the wrong side anyways.

What do you mean?

Listen, I hate

to tell you this,

but aside from

Billie Jean king

and figure skaters,

nobody considers girls

real athletes, so...

Who's Billie Jean king?

She's a golfer,

and that's not true.

There are lots of people

who like girls

basketball.

Oh, yeah?

When's the last time

you saw a girls

basketball game

playing at a sports bar?

I can't go

to sports bars.

Hey, look,

if it makes you

feel any better,

we're all

on the wrong side.

I mean, the game really

belongs to the blacks, so...

The men.

You're

an asshole.

A big asshole.

What did you say?

I said you're

an asshole.

I'm an asshole?

Yeah.

Hey, let me

tell you something.

What you girls know

about basketball

could fit in a thimble.

Now, I can help you

with basketball,

and believe me,

you girls need help.

But I can't do dick

about anything else.

You want to complain about

how unfair that is,

I can just leave

right now.

You want to

play basketball,

I could teach you

how to do that.

Why don't you come get me

when you decide

what you want to do.

[Door opens and closes]

You're not allowed

to smoke in here.

Ok. Look...

I'm just going to

be honest with you.

I live

with my grandmother.

Yeah?

She watches "jeopardy"

every night

and goes to bed

at 8:00.

So?

I need something

to do. We all do.

So you gonna keep

playing or what...What?

No. Everyone

wants to quit.

I can get them

to change their minds.

Who says I want them

to change their minds?

Come on.

So do it.

Change their minds.

Well, spit it out, sister.

What do you want?

You just have to do

something for me.

[Tires screeching]

Ok.

Whoa. Oh, my god.

It's not my fault.

It's the car.

The car is doing it.

Ok. Easy

on the speed bumps.

I got

a hangover. Ok?

Sorry.

Why hasn't anyone

taught you how

to drive?

I don't know.

Signal. Signal.

Well, where are

your parents?

Aren't they

around at all?

They're around somewhere,

just not around me.

What about

your grandmother?

I mean, why doesn't

she teach you

how to drive?

Do you think I want to learn

how to drive like an old lady?

Yeah. Well, you're

kind of driving

like an old lady

right now.

Oh, for god's--

I'm sorry.

I think

I need a break.

Should I stop?

Ok. No. Oh! Jesus.

Can I go?

Um...yeah. Why don't you

take me to the hospital?

Because I got whiplash.

[Cheerleaders cheering]

Go, huskers! Whoo!

Bill?

Bill greaves?

Huh?

Derek springer.

We played against each

other in high school.

I'm sorry. I'm not...

I'm drawing a blank.

I played

for prairie hill.

I was a grade

beneath you.

Ok. You want an autograph

or something?

Nice to see...

It's good to see you.

So I hear you're

a busboy now.

What did you say?

I heard you're

a busboy now.

Yeah. I heard you're

a girls basketball coach.

Good luck.

Don't need it.

Terry: All right!

Let's play some hoops!

H-o-o-p! Hoop...S!

Plainview chargers!

Where's your boyfriend?

It's a long drive.

Yeah. Too long

for Damon.

[Whistle blows]

All right.

Hey, huddle up.

Huddle up.

Come on. That means

make a half-circle.

Let's go.

All right.

You know, a lot

of people say

winning

doesn't matter.

I'm not one

of those people.

I think it does.

I think it

matters a lot.

In fact, I think

it's the only thing

in this life

that matters at all,

and the people

who say it doesn't

are just...Assholes

plain and simple.

The losers in life

are always forgotten.

So there's no reason

to play

unless you're

playing to win.

You understand?

Girls: Fight! Fight!

Fight! Kill!

[Cheering]

All right. What are

you waiting for?

Let's go.

Shouldn't we do something

or say something?

Like what?

Like something

like that?

Yeah. Ok.

Uh...ok.

"Go, fight, win"

on 3. 1, 2, 3.

Go! Fight! Win!

Go! Fight!

Let's do it.

You guys are great.

Bill...you can't

say "a-holes."

You can't say

the "a" word.

What do you mean?

Did I say that--

"a-hole"? When?

In the thing,

in the huddle.

Hey.

I'm Trish.

Tamra.

Give me some

of the popcorn.

It's all right.

Ow!

Come on!

I'm open.

Lisa!

Tamra, I'm open!

Go, tam-tam!

That's all right.

Come on, guys! Defense!

Heads up on "d."

[Buzzer]

Shouldn't you be

trying to comfort them?

What?

Shouldn't you be trying

to make them feel better?

I don't think

there's anything

that can make you feel better

after a game like that.

Sure there is.

♪ I'm feelin' good

from my head to my shoes ♪

♪ know where I'm going,

and I know what to do ♪

♪ I tidied up

my point of view ♪

What is this?

♪ I've got a new attitude

♪ I'm in control,

my worries are few ♪

[Girls laughing]

♪ Plus I've got love

like I never knew ♪

♪ ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

I like that music.

Yeah, so did they.

You like basketball?

No.

All right.

Well, how'd you like

to be my assistant?

No.

[Sighs]

Ok. Listen.

I need some help.

[Chuckles]

I don't know how to deal

with all this...Girl shit.

50 bucks a game.

50 bucks? What--

there's no budget for that.

You're getting paid.

Ok. I'll give you $10.

$20.

$11.

$11?

$11.

15, and I get

to use the gym

to work out

during practices.

You work out?

All right, we lost,

and we lost bad.

Now, part of that

is my fault.

I never coached

girls basketball before.

Aside from my daughter's

freshman games,

I never even watched

girls basketball.

I didn't expect

the other teams

to be so much better.

I just thought everyone

would kind of...

Suck.

That's obviously

not the case.

We're behind.

We need to catch up.

We need

to catch up fast,

or we're not even

going to be able

to lose our games

with any dignity.

You have a daughter?

From now on, we're

going to run practices

mornings and afternoons.

From now on

until the end of the season,

I don't want you to think

about anything but basketball.

I don't even want you

to dream about anything else.

What about

schoolwork?

Yeah. All right. Schoolwork.

Basketball and schoolwork.

We can't forget

about our families.

No, no. Family

is important.

I'm not asking you

to take me that literally.

What about

global warming?

Excuse me?

The planet's dying.

It's kind of a big deal.

Yeah. Don't you care?

All right. All right.

I don't want you to think about

anything but basketball,

schoolwork--

what did you say?

Families.

Families,

and global warming.

Ok? Got it?

Yes.

I want you to treat these

like they're your babies.

"Treat these

like your babies"?

That's a sexist

analogy.

You should tell US

to treat them like our pets.

You all right there, kid?

Yes, darling?

Can we treat them

like puppies,

like little

chihuahuas?

I want to put them

in my purse.

Oh, yeah.

That sound great.

Do you want

a little puppy food, too,

for the balls?

Yeah? Oh, yeah.

Just take them with you

wherever you go. Ok?

Home, out to eat,

at the mall,

when you're

taking a dump.

But we'll look

like idiots.

No, you looked like

idiots last night.

You start taking this game

a little more seriously,

and that will change.

Hey.

What's going on?

Where's Molly?

Molly's at Gracie's

birthday party.

What? What are you

talking about?

It's my day.

I tried to call you.

You didn't--

you really need

to get a cell phone.

No, no, no, no, no.

That's...That's...

That's not how this is

supposed to work. Ok?

Ok, bill, just sit down.

Yeah, let's sit down

for a second.

This is my day,

Stacy, ok?

I'm not going to

take less time than

I already have, ok?

You want to

know why she feels

uncomfortable around me?

It's because you never

pick up the phone when I call.

Calm down.

You pit her

against me.

You're legally obligated

to tell me where she is.

I'd think about that

if I were you.

Tell me where she is.

Whoo! Give me that ball.

Let's go.

We're leaving.

Dad, what are you

doing here?

Come on.

We're leaving.

Let's go.

No, I just...

No, I just got here.

What are you

hanging out

with him for?

He's got bad form.

Let's go.

Let go of me!

Get in the car.

No.

Get in the car.

Get in the car right now.

Get in the car

right now.

Hey. Hey, is everything

all right here?

Everything's fine.

I'm her father.

Molly.

Hey, Molly.

[Knocking on door]

Come on, Molly.

I'm...I'm sorry, ok?

Molly?

Ok. I'm going to

open the door.

Molly, I'm opening

the door, all right?

[Knocking on door]

Hey.

Um...

I need some help.

Molly...She took off.

She ran out,

down the fire escape.

And I don't know

where she is.

She's ok.

Goddamn it!

I was worried sick

about you, young lady.

I was worried

sick about you.

Look, you go home.

You don't want to push it.

Let me talk to her.

Don't come

in my house.

Hey, hey, hey.

Oh, here we go.

Mr. Right is here.

Everything ok?

Is everything

ok with you?

We're fine here,

bill.

Get out of here,

will you, please?

You're getting

out of line.

Yeah?

You ok?

Yeah,

I'm fine.

All right. I'm

right over here.

Come out here.

I want to talk to you.

Billy, look at me.

She wants me to call the cops.

She wants me to get

a restraining order.

What? What are

you talking about?

You embarrassed her.

Molly, come on. Let me

talk to you for a second.

You should go home.

Molly, come on--

What are you willing

to do to win this game?

Anything?

Anything, huh? Gee.

Would you follow

her? Come here.

Go ahead.

Now push me.

No balance,

right?

No.

I want you to set

a wide base.

I want you to get

low on that defense.

You understand?

Get your arm out.

Be the boss.

This is our house,

and you're

the home team.

We've got a whole crowd

of people out there

waiting to see

what's going to happen.

They didn't come in here

to see US...

See you guys have fun

or get along as a team

or any of that

other bullshit.

They came to see

their school kick ass.

That's the only thing that's

going to make them

want to come back,

so let's get out there.

Let's give them

what they want. All right?

Whose house is it?

Our house?

Our house.

Whose house?

Our house.

[Clang]

I can't hear you.

Whose house?

Our house!

Whose house?

Our house!

That's right.

Is there anything

you'd like to add?

Donna?

What?

Would you like

to say something?

Oh, uh...

You know, I remember

when I was a girl...

My father,

he would take me

out to shoot hoops,

and I wasn't

very good at it,

but he always

said to me,

"Donna, I think you

should stop playing

basketball--"

ok. That's enough.

That's good.

Let's go.

Let's get out there.

Let's go.

[Whistles]

Nice.

[Cheering]

I brought this

for you.

What is it?

It's a burrito.

I thought

you could document

our downfall.

Abbie, I'm open!

I'm open!

She's open!

Give it to her!

She's open!

Give it to her!

What are you doing?

What the hell are you doing?

What are you thinking?

Tamra!

Timeout! Timeout!

Come on. Come on.

What are you guys

doing out there?

What are you doing?

Tamra, you've got to

stay tight on that big girl

under the bucket.

Come on!

She's scoring all

the points for her team!

What do you mean

"big girl"?

What?

Do you mean fat?

Are you

calling her fat?

Look, just because

someone's big,

it doesn't mean

they're fat.

Ok, I didn't say

she was fat.

No, but you

called her big.

It's the same thing.

Jesus Christ.

Who gives a shit?

See? That's

the attitude

that causes girls

to have eating disorders.

Yeah.

What do you want me

to call her?

Her name...

Is Cindy.

Why don't you

try that?

Ok, fine. Can you

stay tight on Cindy?

Is that ok with you?Yeah.

Is that ok

with you guys?

Thanks.

Thank you.

She can't shoot

from outside,

so let's make them

shoot it outside, ok?

[Buzzer]

Let's go.

Terry: Go, chargers!

Bill: Come on! Good hustle!

Let's go! Let's go!

Pass it to Kathy!

Kathy's open! Pass it to her!

Pass it!

[Buzzer]

What's the matter with you?

Kathy was open.

At least it was close.

What is she

doing here?

Just be nice, ok?

Hey.

Hey. Sit down.

Thanks.

So, where are you from

anyway, Kathy?

Arizona.

Yeah? Why'd you move

to Indiana?

My mom and I

were looking for a place

with a little more

racial hostility.

Where's your dad?

California.

What's he doing

there?

He plays

for the Lakers.

No, he doesn't.

Which one is he?

The Mexican one.

Wait. Which one's

the Mexican?

Shut up, mindy.

You shut up.

[Knocking on window]You're so hopeless.

I got to go.

Is that...

Her little brother?

[Laughter]

Where were you tonight?

We had our first

home game. Remember?

Oh...shoot.

Did you forget

or something?

I'm really sorry,

Abbie. Did you win?

No.

Well, I made you

this mix.

You did?

Do you want to

listen to it?

Sure.

All right.

[Hip-hop music playing]

Thanks.

♪ Aww, yeah

♪ all right,

I might just quit my job ♪

♪ so we can party

all night long ♪

You're a...

You're a good dancer.

Thank you.

Ooh!

Oh...wow.

It's so good.

It is.

I think

we should kiss.

Go, warriors!

[Cheering]

Bill: Get your positions.

Let's go.

Open!

Tamra!

Nice pass. Let's go.

Drive. Foul.

Come on! Come on, man!

It's all right, chargers.

Let's go.

Let's get on them.

Ow! Uh!

This ain't hockey.

Where'd you find these girls?

Grabbing

on her shirt.

What the hell

are you doing? Call that!

[Whistle blows]

It's about time.

Lay off.

You got a problem?

Do you?

Come on, chargers.

[Coughs] Spic.

Don't miss, wetback.

Terry: That's ok.

That's ok.

Hey, did you hear about

the Mexican who went to college?

No.

Yeah, me neither.

[Girls laughing]

Bill: Kathy,

what are you doing?

What did you

just say to her?

Nothing. I don't know

what you're talking about.

I didn't say anything.

Why don't you

say it out loud

so I can hear you?

Can you repeat that

for me, please?

Because I can't

hear you.

You're talking a lot

of trash right now.

You know that?

Say it again.

Go ahead.

Hey, hey, hey.

Can you help me out?

You got

balls, right?

Say it again!

Can you help me out

with your player?

What's going on?

What happened?

They called her

a spic.

They what?

They called her

a spic!

Ok. That's just tactics.

You can't listen to that shit.

That's the oldest

trick in the book.

I heard your coach

was a dishwasher.

Beat her ass.

[Whistle blowing loudly]

Guys! You guys!

Come on!

Shame on you.

Guys, get off. Wendy,

stop pulling her hair.

[Door opens]

Hey.

What's up?

Please don't make me

go back out there, coach.

I'm not going to

make you go back

out there.

Don't worry.

I hate it here.

Everyone's

so freaking white.

Yeah, I know.

No offense.

None taken.

You want to know

something funny?

Yeah. I love

funny shit. Tell me.

I've never even

been to Mexico.

I probably wouldn't

fit in there either.

Listen, you know...

Kids are stupid.

Yeah, but it's not

just the kids.

Well, you know,

people are stupid.

It starts

in childhood,

and it continues

all the way to...

All the way

to death.

I let everybody down.

No, you didn't.

I just walked out

on the game.

[Door opens]

Sorry, you guys.

Yeah. Lisa punched

someone in the face.

What?

Here.

Are you serious?

Are you all right?

Yeah. Are you?

Yeah.

Did we forfeit?

It got really rough

out there. Yeah,

we forfeited.

And their spirits

are down.

So I think

we need to do--

you need to do

something for them.

You know...

Like what?

We're going to be

passing places to eat.

Maybe you could take

them out for dinner.

I don't have

any money.

You don't have

any money?

No, I can't take...

No. What am I gonna...

Ok. I'll pay for it,

but you know...

You're going to

have to pay me back.

You should try dipping

your French fries

in your milkshake.

That's disgusting.

It's really good.

You should try it.

Let me try that.

How about an onion ring?

No! Oh, that is

so disgusting.

What, do you, like, got

a rule book or something?

Tight on her, Abbie.

All right.

Come on! Come on!

Don't let her score!

Don't let her

make that shot!

Come on, guys!

Let's run it!

Come on!

Get it back.

That's it!

That's what I'm talking about.

Yeah! Abbie, foul. Foul.

Stop the clock.

No, I'm not

going to foul.

Stop the clock!

All right.

That's good. Good.

All right. Timeout. Timeout.

Bring it in. Bring it in.

You don't ever

contradict me.

If I tell you to do

something, you do it.

You understand me?

All right. When that girl

misses her free throws,

Abbie's going to take

the ball downcourt

and look for

the clear shot.

Wendy, I want you

to set a pick

at the 3-point line,

set it hard.

Kathy's going to

cut off this screen

and go back-door.

Understand?

Go for the lay-up.

Bring it in.

What about Wendy?

She's going to be wide open

on the 3-point line.

Yeah?

Everybody's

going to be expecting

Kathy to take

the last shot, so...

Wendy can make it.

I've seen her do it.

You can make it,

right?

Yeah.

[Clapping slowly]

Ok.

Everybody's going

to be expecting

Kathy to take

the last shot.

Wendy's going to be free

after she sets the pick.

Abbie, you get the ball

to her right away.

Wendy, don't miss.

What if

she does miss?

What?

Well, what if she does?

You just put more

pressure on her.

You should say,

"try not to miss,"

something encouraging.

Tamra, shut up.

You're gonna make it.

You understand?

All right. Everybody

bring it in. Let's go.

Go, fight, win, on 3.

1, 2, 3.

Go! Fight! Win!

Yeah! Let's go!

Get out there!

Whoo!

All right!

Box out, tam-tam!

[Whistle blows]

[Cheering]

How amazing is that?

That's what

I'm talking about.

That's what I'm talking

about. Yeah.

How do you girls

feel right now?

Great.good.

Yeah? How'd you like

to feel like that

every day for the rest

of the season?

You played

a good game tonight,

but none of you

played your best.

Are you kidding?

Hey, we just won.

What more do you want?

I want you to keep winning.

It's a good start.

Now let's go.

Let's get in the locker room.

It was good.

Lisa: Did you see

your dad cheering for you?

He was like...

I don't think

anyone missed it.

Thank you

very much.

And the red pants.

Oh, hi.

Hey.

Thanks.

How funny was

tamra's dad

at the game

last night?

He was so funny.

"Tam-tam, box out."

"Tam-tam!"

Hey, chargers!

[Cheering]

Hey, bill,

where you been?

The game's

about to start.

I can't...

I can't do it.

What do you mean

you can't do it?

You see that girl

on the Van hunt

team, number 3?

That's my daughter,

and she hates me.

She hasn't spoken

to me in 2 weeks.

I can't coach

against her.

Well...

What do you mean?

You can't just leave.

Come on.

You've got to be a man.

I can't do that

to my daughter.

She may be

your daughter, but...

Those are your girls

out there.

Go, chargers!

Go, Lisa!

Terry: Go, chargers!

[Cheering]

Go, tam-tam!

[Buzzer]

Tamra, post up.

Come on, girls.

Box out.

Come on.

Timeout. Timeout.

Uh...

[Exhales]

Um...

Are you ok, coach?

Yeah, i'm...

I mean, tell US

what to do.

Come on.

We can win this.

Ok, Molly, I want you

to watch number 3.

Molly?who's Molly?

Abbie, I want you

to watch number 3.

She can't go left,

and you might be able

to get a couple more

turnovers. Ok?

I want you two

to set a trap. Ok?

Are you sure

you're ok?

Are you

sure?

Yeah.

Let's bring it in.

All: Go! Fight! Win!

Go, chargers!

Let's go, girls!

Hey!

[Whistle blows]

You apologize

to that girl right now.

No.

Billy!

You apologize

to her right now.

Get lost!

Stay out of this.

Don't make a scene.

Ok? Don't talk

to me like that.

You shut up!

And you're a loser!

And I hate you!

[Door opens and closes]

So...that was

your daughter,

right?

Yeah. Yeah.

What...what did

you do to her?

What did I do to her?

I didn't do

anything to her.

Well, why does she

hate you so much?

Her mother

brainwashed her.

What did you do

to her mother?

Nothing.

Well...we think

you should take her

to see a counselor

or something.

Ha ha ha.

Is that

what you think?

Well...i think

it would help.

[Exhales]

We don't need

any help. Ok?

It really helped

me and my dad

after our parents

got divorced.

Yeah. It helped me

and my dad, too.

Whatever.

A therapist helped me stop

confusing issues with my mom

with issues from

my father's abandonment.

Jesus Christ.

Is everybody here

from a broken home?

My parents are still

together, coach.

But they hate

each other.

[Sighs disgustedly]

[Indistinct voices]

Radio: ♪ christmastime

has finally come today-- ♪

[Turns off radio]

That's ridiculous.

Hey.

You want

some popcorn?

Uh...no,

thank you.

Um...can I ask

you something?

Sure.

[Ringtone plays]

Do you like

women?

Who told you that?

No one.

It's none

of your business.

I'm sorry.

Oh, it's nothing

to be ashamed of

if I did either.

When did you

first know...

I mean,

if you did?

[Sighs]

Attraction

is chemical.

You feel something

for someone...

Your body just

lets you know...

Sometimes before

your mind accepts it.

Why? You think

you might be?

Oh...i don't

think so.

Is that Wendy's

boyfriend?

Yeah.

[Indistinct chatter]

[Laughter]

Hi, coach.

Hey, Wendy.

Who's your friend?

Hey, Joel.

Nice to meet you.

You know,

she's 16, man.

17, actually.

Yeah, whatever.

You're still too young.

Hey, it's not

like that.

What's it like?

Huh?

Oh, you want

to know, huh?

You know, she's

wearing a retainer.

You know that?

Stay off the sports

drinks, coach.

Stay away

from my team.

Yeah. All right.

You coming, Wendy?

Move the ball.

That's good.

Ok. Drive it.

Drive it, Abbie.

You're late.

Yeah. Well,

I'm here now.

Uh, we...Have

a new addition.

Who the hell

are you?

Her name's flor.

Can you speak English?

Not really.

Can she play?

Do cows say moo?

Great. Well,

welcome to america.

We'll get you a ball

with your name on it.

Oh, uh...

The girls want to talk

to you about something.

Yeah?

What now?

Keep the toilet seat

down or something?

The boys played their first

home game last night,

and the girls thought

that they were treated better.

Yeah.

It's not fair.

Well, life isn't fair.

What can I say?

Adapt or menstruate.

Right, flor?

The girls want to bust

through a paper banner

like the boys.

Yeah.

And we want

an announcer, too.

And cheerleaders.

Bill: That stuff comes

with winning games.

We have been

winning games.

You know, at least

a couple, right?

Yeah.

[Burps]

I'll see

what I can do.

I'll jot it down

on my to-do list.

[Cheering]

Oops.

It happens. Ok?

Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!

Ouch! Oops.

Ha ha ha.

What's he doing

out there?

I don't know.

Hey, coach,

are you ok?

Hey. Hey.

Can you help him up?

Come on.

Do you need help?

I was just trying

to find my...

Hey. Ow.

Give me my hat.

No, I was just...

Are you ok?

Yeah. I'm just

trying to find

my keys.

I'll help you.

Are they in here?

What's wrong with him?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Here. Can you stand up?

Thank you. Boy, you got

a lot of balls.

Um...you know what?

They're not in here.

So I think that

we'll just give you

a ride home.

Whoo! Whoo!

Ow! Ow! Ow!

Thanks, girls.

You ok?

What, did you have

a party in here

or something?

Yeah, a big party.

Let's have

a party right now.

Put on some music.

What was the occasion

for this little party, coach?

What? You didn't...

You didn't hear?

I won "asshole

of the year" award.

I didn't know they gave out

an award for that.

Yeah. They got awards

for everything now.

Let me guess.

Is this the trophy?

Yeah. Isn't it

gorgeous?

Lisa: Were you any good

in high school?

Are you kidding me?

I was great.

Really?

I led the only team

in plainview history

to make it to state.

Did you win?

No.

Well, then you

couldn't have been

that good, then.

Ooh, sassy pants.

Somebody's

a sassy pants.

Was my dad any good

at basketball?

He was good at putting on

his jockstrap.

Is this

your wife?

Ex.

She's pretty.

How do you get her

to marry you?

What am I,

a tuna fish sandwich?

What is that?

Coffee. Have some.

It'll make you

feel better.

I don't want a coffee.

I want a beer.

No. No more beer,

coach.

You don't need

any more beer.

Take it from him.

[Beer opens and sprays]

Bill: Ha ha ha!

So, what? Were you guys

high-school sweethearts?

Yeah. Something like that.

What happened?

Just...you know...

High school ended. That's all.

Did you play

ball in college?

Uh...no.

Why not?

It just didn't work out.

Well, where

did you go?

I.u.

That's the man

right there.

So you couldn't

make the team?

I could have made

the team.

I could have made the team

plenty and then some.

I just don't

understand.

I mean, if you

could have

made the team,

why didn't you

play?

He had a kid.

Is that true?

Thanks for the ride,

but I think

it's time

you should go maybe now.

Abbie: Well, we don't want

to leave you by yourself.

I think we'll just stay

until maybe you want to,

like, drink some water

and lie down.

Just go.

Are you sure?

Are you sure

you don't want US

to clean up

or something

or help you out?

Just go, please, ok?

No, we're not

going to leave.

I don't think you're

all right here by yourself.

I'm fine, sweetheart.

We'll see you

at practice. Ok?

See you, coach.

Are you sure you don't

want US to stay?

Go.

Hey, you can recycle

these cans, you know.

Get out!

[Loud clanging]

[Door closes]

[Crying softly]

Aah! Ah...Jesus.

Morning.

What are you

doing in here?

What the hell

are you...

Just thought

I'd come by

and say hello,

you know.

We haven't spoken

much since you

started, so...

Yeah. I've been

busy. I'm...

The girls are really

coming along, huh?

Tamra can't stop

talking about you.

Yeah. She's good.

They all are.

They're doing...

They're doing a good job.

Well, I told you.

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah, you...

What's this?

You rode

your bike today?

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I lost my keys.

Ha ha ha.

Yuck.

Yeah.

So, um...

You find them?

Yeah. Yeah. They

were under the seat.

Uh...

Something, uh...

Something...

You want to say

to me or...

No. No.

Guess not.

Ok.

Uh...

Just, uh...

Try and keep ahold

of those keys, ok?

Yeah, yeah,

yeah.

You got it.

[Mutters]

Hey, listen, man.

Um...[sighs]

I'm just

going to say it.

I think your assistant

coach is a lesbian.

Yeah.what?

[Exhales] Boy,

that feels better.

How do you--

I mean, I don't know.

Don't, like, you know,

quote me or anything.

I'm just...

I've just got a sense.

The way she moves.

Yeah. Yeah.

Her general demeanor.

She drives a bus.

She wears very...

Comfie sneakers.

I'll check her out.

I'll see. It's going

to be fine.

Ok.

All right.

Weird.

Great. Hey.

Hey. Hey,

thanks, man.

All right.

Go. Fight. Win.

All right. Who wants to talk

about what happened last night?

[Opens can]

Huh?

Who wants to talk about

why we lost to a team

that was shorter, slower,

and less talented than US?

Huh?

Anyone?

I see. Well, if we're

not going to talk,

then we might as well

get a little running in.

Hit the baseline.

[Tweet]

Where's

your sister?

She's at shoes etc.

Shoes etc.?

Yeah, with

that new guy.

[Tweet]

You know how beautiful

I think you are?

Hey, party's over,

shit head. Let's go.

Hey. Hey, what

the hell is this?

Didn't I tell you

she was 16?

I'm 17!

Whatever.

Coach, it's not

what you think.

You have no idea

what I think. Ok?

Wendy, you're not

going anywhere.

Let's go.

Oh, you're having

a private practice, huh?

Oh, my--what

are you doing?

Get out of my face,

asshole.

He's fine. I'm sure

it happens to him all the time.

Let's go. Let's go.

I'm sure it happens

to him every day.

Did you just throw

a shoe at me?

No. No. No, I didn't

throw anything at you.

That wasn't me.

Let's go. Come on.

Come on. Let's go.

You picked

a real winner there.

Oh, what are you,

jealous?

No.

No, I'm not.

You're jealous.

You're totally

jealous, you perv.

I hate to bust

your bubble, honey,

but you're not

my type.

I'm moving.

Go ahead.

[Horn honks]Go ahead.

What's your type?

I like big tits

and an onion butt.

What's an onion butt?

It's an ass that brings

tears to your eyes.

All right.

Everybody gather around.

This is last year...

Triple-a finals. Ok?

These girls are from schools

just like this one.

[Girls laughing]

What's wrong?

What are you laughing about?

What is it?

Oh, shit. You guys

are looking at my...

All right.

It's not funny.

Here you go. Save me

some of those pizza things.

[Beep]

Excuse me.

I want you to watch

this point guard.

They're really good.

You guys could be this good.

Watch this defense--

keeping them outside. See?

They can't penetrate.

See that?

They're really good.

What is she

doing?

Oh. Ow. Did she

just take that?

What was that,

a foul?

She just takes it.

So, are you gay, or do

you got a fellow, or what?

That's not a very

polite way of asking.

I'm sorry. Are you

a...Lesbian or...

Does it matter?

Hey, I don't care.

I'm just...You know.

It's a small town.

A lot of people

would be uncomfortable

knowing that

somebody like you

is hanging out with

their teenage girls.

Do you think they're

comfortable with you?

I've never known

a gay before.

I don't know how

this works. I mean...

Sure, you have.

They just didn't

tell you.

Ok.

Since we're being

so honest here,

you mind if I ask

you a question?

I hope you're not

going to ask me

to impregnate you,

are you?

That's cute.

No. What happened

with those boys

at culver?

Someone said something

they shouldn't have,

said something

about my daughter,

and I did something

I shouldn't have.

Just for saying

something about

your daughter?

I lost control,

and my players

didn't back me up.

Let's just

leave it at that.

Lisa, Kathy against

tamra, Wendy, and flor.

Let's go.

What did I tell you girls

about putting this shit

on my court?

No! No! No!

No!

That's not trash!

Well, what is it?

Barbie shit? What is it?

Open it.

What is it?

Just open it.

This is very thoughtful of you.

Thank you.

We wanted to get

you something.

Ok. Back to practice.

Let's go. Come on.

[Tweet]

Let's go. Come on.

Thank you very much.

I appreciate it.

Hey, can I get a...

Can I get a...

Get a pack

of kools, menthol?

They're minty.

Abbie: What makes a guy

turn into a jerk?

Why are you

asking me that?

Look, do you know

Damon tisdale?

Yeah, the ugly guy.

Ok, he's not ugly.

Short kid.

I know.

He's a point guard.

He's...i know.

He's good.

We're kind of dating,

and...i don't know.

He's never been

to one of my games,

and I've been

to all of his.

Well, you know, a kid

like Damon tisdale

is not really thinking

about the big picture

right now.

You know what I mean?

No, I don't. I mean--

I mean, you know,

he's a star athlete.

He's popular. He's got

a pretty girlfriend.

As far

as he's concerned,

the sun shines

out of his ass.

Ok, then, what is

this "big picture"?

The big picture is

the rest of his life.

That's the big picture.

He's going to be pumping

gas in a few years.

I don't know if that's

supposed to make me

feel better or worse.

I don't even think he's

that great a player,

to be honest with you.

Put your bras back on.

Let's go.

Stop talking about boys.

Come on.

We have a job to do.

Bring it in.

Let's bring it in. Let's go.

It's the last game

of the season.

Up until tonight,

we've won some of our games,

we've lost

some of our games.

This game determines

whether or not

we have a winning season

or a losing season, and, uh...

That determines if we get to go

to the sectionals or not.

You know what?

I don't really give a shit,

because this has been

a good one for me.

And...so just

go out there and...

You know,

do the best you can.

Ha ha ha.

I mean, you know,

try to win.

[Laughter]

Are you drunk?

I'm not drunk at all.

I'm serious. I want you to win.

But don't think that

that's not--

hey, wait a minute. Don't think

that that's not important,

not to win. Ok?

You know what I mean?

Ok. Bill?

Oh, yeah. Hold on a second.

Hold on. Hold on.

[Laughter]

Oh, check it out.

[Cheering]

2, 3. Go! Fight! Win! Whoo!

Get back.

Let's get back.

Go, chargers!

Come on.

Defense, girls.

That's ok. That's ok.

All right.

[Knocking]

Hey. What's up?

What are you doing here?

Nice room...

Thank you.

In your garage.

I know.

Isn't it cool?

Yeah. We had

our last game tonight.

We won, f.Y.I.

We're going

to the sectionals.

That's great.

What were you doing?

I mean, I always

make it to your games,

and you've never even

come to one yet.

Um...

I, uh...I forgot.

Yeah. Look, Damon,

I like you, you know.

You're really cute.

You're a good kisser.

Thank you. Yeah,

I like you, too.

But I just...

I don't think

you're seeing

the big picture here.

What do you mean?

What do you

want to do

with the rest

of your life, Damon?

What do I

want to do?

Be on reality

television. Ha ha.

Right. All right.

Good-bye, Damon.

Where are you going?

What's wrong

with reality TV?

Everything ok?

Everything's

fine, yeah.

Can I get you

anything else?

Another coke?

What is that...

That orange drink

they're having?

Oh, that's

the wallaby darned.

Oh, yeah?

It's our most

popular drink.

All right.

I'll have--

you want one?

Yeah, why not?

I'm celebrating

tonight, so...

Oh, yeah?

What's the occasion?

End of

my first season

as coach of

the lady chargers.

You coach girls basketball?Yeah.

That's so cute.

I used to play.

Were you good?I was ok.

Yeah, I was not bad.

I bet you were.

Oh, man,

I bet they love

having you as a coach, huh?

They're ok.

I don't know if they

like me so much

all the time, but...

No, I bet

they love you.

Oh, ha ha ha!

Well, I will bring you

that wallaby darned.

All right. Thanks.

You almost done?

I feel great.

Great.

These are delicious.

They are. Yeah.

You...

G'day.

Yeah. Ok.

All right.

Maybe I'll get

another one

of these babies.

Um...how about

some coffee, coach?

Is that a hint?

Maybe.

You know what

would be fun--

[crash]

Oh, shit.

No, no. Don't.

Leave it. Leave it.

Please leave it. Please.

Somebody will get it.

I was just

going to ask you

if you wanted to

maybe go somewhere else

and have one of these

with me?

No, but thank you.

I didn't mean

to grab you there.

I was just...

I was trying to...

It's fine.Get your attention.

Here's your check.

I'll be back.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't

have asked you out.

That was probably...

["Don't pull your love out"

playing]

♪ Don't pull your love

out on me, baby ♪

♪ if you do,

then I'll think that maybe ♪

♪ I'll just lay me down

fuck.

[Tires screeching]

[Siren]

Shit.

Ok. Move it.

[Inaudible]

Hey.

Oh, sweetie.

What are you doing here?

What happened?

I made a mistake, honey.

I made a bad decision.

Oh, my god. Girls...

What are you

doing here?

Why weren't you

at practice?

I got fired.

We heard.

How the hell

are we going to play

in the sectionals

without you?

You're going to be fine.

You've got Donna.

Donna doesn't know

anything about

basketball.

To US, you're still

the coach, so...

You'd better start

thinking of a plan.

Ok?

And fast.

Let's go.

Here.

What's this?

It's the tapes

from all the games

I've been taping

over the season.

See you around.

It's a federal offense.

Did you know that?

You can't sell

your prescriptions.

You just can't.

They're yours. Ok?

You take it

for a reason.

[Knocking]

I want to finish

the season.

Forget it.

You want me

to say please?

I don't care what you say,

all right, bill?

You blew it.

Let me go to

the sectionals, Terry.

I said you blew it!

Come on, man.

Let me just--

you broke

my daughter's heart.

You broke

all their hearts.

I'm sorry.

Get out.

Hey, girls.

Um...i just wanted

to take a moment

before we head to

the sectionals tomorrow morning.

I know you're nervous.

I am, too. But...

Just remember

we're a team.

That's not something anyone

can ever take away from US.

Now, I've never been

part of a team before.

And at my age,

it wasn't something

I was expecting

to ever happen.

So...i want to thank you

for giving that to me.

My whole life, I've felt

apart from other people.

I don't feel apart

from you girls.

And...no matter

what happens tomorrow,

um...I'll always

be proud of you.

Go, chargers!

Go, chargers.

Ha ha ha!

[Cheering on television]

Uh! Man on man.

Man on man.

We can win.

We can win!

Sectionals.

Man: Get off the road,

you moron!

Shut up!

Donna: Everyone ready?

No.

Are you serious,

you guys?

The game

hasn't even started,

and you're already sitting here

like we just lost.

I mean, come on.

Have you realized how much

we've accomplished this year?

I mean, we're a winning

team, guys. That's cool.

And I know

bill isn't here,

but we were the ones on

the court winning those games,

each and every one of them,

all by ourselves,

with our talent and our skills

and our minds, right?

And if bill was here,

he wouldn't let US

sit around and mope, right?

Am I right?

Yeah.yeah.

Si.

I said, am I right?!

Yeah.yeah.

Oh, my god.

Whose house is this?

Our house.

Get up. Get up!

I said, whose house

is this?

All: Our house!

Our house! That's right!

[Shouting]

Let's go! Let's go!

Let's go!

Abbie, get your head

in the game. Focus.

Come on, girls!

No!

Hey, chica.

Can I see

your green card?

Kathy, I'm open!

Whoo!

Hey!

Whoa! Whoa! Coach!

Coach, is that you?

Yeah. We can win.

What are you

doing here?

Why are you

so sweaty?

I rode my bike.

Oh, we missed you!

We don't have

enough time.

We don't have

enough time.

Listen, you can

beat these girls

if you switch

your defense to

a full-court press.

These girls are--

they're healthy, you know.

They're...they're tall

and healthy,

but they're not

good ball handlers.

I want 2 defenders

on the ball at all times.

Keep them flustered.

They're gonna lose their cool.

You got it?

Stay on them.

All right.

We got it.

Double-team them.

Let's go.

What are you

waiting for?

What are you

waiting for?

Let's go! Come on!

Come on! Go!

Come on. Come on.

Double-team them.

Yeah.

Tell them

to set the trap.

Keep them

in the trap.

Trap? Trap.

Set a trap.

I need a cigarette.

You got to go.

What do you mean?

What do you mean

what do I mean?

That's my team.

Come on, guys.

Come on.

Bill.

I like the shirt.

Yeah? I know you're

being sarcastic.

We won.

You're kidding me!

That's great!

We won! We won!

52-50.

All right!

Good, huh?

Yeah.yeah.

What? Are you kidding me?

She was nailed!

Can you hear me?

Billy.

Hey, Billy. Hi.

Hey, hey.

How you doing?

How are you?

I'm ok.

Why don't you

come sit with US?

Is that ok with

Mr. Perfect over there?

He's not perfect.

Come on.

Oh, come on, ref!

That was a foul!

This guy's an idiot.

She's going to be

heartbroken.

Listen, tell her she played

a hell of a game, will you?

Will you tell her that?

Yeah, I will.

She really did.

Everybody, huddle up.

Huddle up. Come on. Come on.

All right. Now listen.

I've seen this team play,

and they're all "d,"

which is easy to get around

if you look for the open shot.

You guys seen "hoosiers"?

I want you to pass the ball

4 times before you shoot.

What's the most beautiful...

Beautiful play in basketball?

Does anybody know?

Passing?

Dribbling?

That's right. Passing.

You know why?

Because it binds you

together as a team. Ok?

Remember, it's not

whether you win or lose,

it's who's afraid

to play you next time.

Let's go. 1, 2, 3.

1, 2, 3.

All: Go! Fight! Win! Whoo!

Yeah! Look them

in the eye!

What's going on?

They're double-teaming Kathy.

What should we do?

Ok. That's ok.

That's ok.

Wendy and Lisa

are open.

So tell them

to set the pick

and roll.

Ok.

And tell tamra

to get those

offensive rebounds

and chin it.

Chin it when

she get those

offensive rebounds.

Are we winning?

Good game.

Hey, what

happened?

We're going

to finals tomorrow!

Hey! You're going

to finals? All right!

Who are you playing?

It doesn't matter.Who?

Prairie hill.

Prairie...shit.

Ok. All right.

I'm going. I'm going.

I'm going.

I'm going. Ok.

Hey, hey. Call me.

I'll meet you

in the parking lot.

All right. Good, coach.

Abbie: Are you sure

he's coming?

Are you ready?

Coach!

Let's go.

Ok.

We were waiting

for you.

Let's go!

So what's

the plan?

I don't know.

I'm not sure yet.

I don't know.

You better come up

with one quick.

We're going to be there

in half an hour.

Ok. I'm working on it.

How do you

expect to sneak

by tamra's dad

without him

recognizing you?

[Exhales]

Ooh, I have

an idea.

What?

What is it?

Yeah? Yeah?

What is it?

You're gonna hate it,

but you're gonna do it.

♪ Put 'em up! ♪ in the air

♪ put 'em up! ♪ in the air

♪ put 'em up ♪ in the air

♪ let's go

announcer:

Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to the 2008 class-3a

noble county sectional finals.

Today's game will be

the plainview lady chargers

against the prairie hill

lady huskers.

And now here are

the plainview lady chargers.

At guard, number 10,

Abbie Miller.

At guard, number 3,

Lisa Robinson.

At forward, number 14,

Wendy Wagner.

At forward,

number 21, Kathy reyes.

At center, number 50,

tamra schemerhorn.

Here's the starting lineup

for your prairie hill

lady huskers.

So, do you think

anybody notice me?

Notice you?

I think everyone

noticed you.

Hey.

Saw your game

the other night.

Really?

You looked good

out there.

What? Tam-tam,

what's that?

Shit!

It's all right.

It's all right, tam-tam.

Pass the ball, girls!

Pass it!

Pass that ball!

Lisa.

[Cheering]

B-b-b-b...back it...

Back it up!

Tamra, pull the screen.

Goddamn it.

Goddamn it!

Sorry.

It's ok.

Donna: Focus, tamra!

Drive it.

Drive it. Drive it.

Drive it! Drive it!

Let's go. Drivers,

move that ball.

Take the 3!

Yeah! Chargers! Chargers!

Chargers! Chargers!

Rebound!

Pass that ball!

Yeah! Chargers!

Chargers! Chargers!

Chargers!

[Whistle blows]

You've got to be

kidding me!

Timeout.

Bill.

Call a timeout.

It's over.

Look over your shoulder.

Shh!

Bill.

Terry.

You're

killing me.

Man, I just...

Just let me stay.

It's that simple.

You can't stay.

You know that.

We're not gonna

do this here!

Guard: Sir, please

come with me.

Girls, I need a better

second half from you girls.

You understand? Kathy,

I want you to stay in control.

You understand me? Tamra.

Tamra, what's going on?

You've got to focus.

Focus.

Thank you. Thank you.

Good move.

You guys know where

there's a phone,

a phone booth?

Down the hall

to the right.

[Barking ringtone playing]

Hello?

Hey. Tell tamra to guard

that girl closer.

What the hell

is going on?

Bill, where are you?

Never mind where I am!

Tell tamra to play

tighter defense!

And tell everyone

to pass the ball more!

[Beep]

Timeout.

Hello? Hello?

Bill just called.

He's watching.

And he's not happy

with what he's seeing.

Uh...tamra, you need

to play tighter defense.

You're making it too easy

for that girl to score on you.

And everyone needs

to pass the ball more.

Where is he?

I have...

I have no idea.

Bill: Oh, come on.

Come on. Come on.

Call a timeout!

[Whistle blows]Timeout.

Ask tamra what

the hell is going on.

He wants to know

what's going on.

Why is she letting that girl

score all over her?

Why aren't you

guarding that

girl more?

Huh?

Something wrong?

What's going on?

I...

I'm getting

this vibe.

Um...see, I feel...

I feel...Funny around her.

And I feel something.

Talk to me.

What's happening?

She's feeling

this vibe.

What do you mean a vibe?

What's a vibe? What do you mean?

She thinks she might

have a crush on her.

Oh.

Oh, ok.

All right. Well, then

if that's the only problem,

tell her to switch opponents

with Kathy, that's all.

Just tell her to...

Good luck with that.

Operator: Please

deposit 25 cents.

Aw, man! Come on!

Hey.

What are you

doing here?

What am I doing here?

Yeah, I guess this

looks pretty weird, huh?

You played a hell

of a game the other day.

Thanks.

How's your algebra

coming along?

It's ok.

You have any change

or anything?

You wouldn't happen

to have a quarter?

Here.

Thanks.

Hey, Molly, i'm

really sorry about--

the game's

almost over.

Ok.

[Barking ringtone playing]

Call a timeout

as soon as you can, ok?

Where are you?

I'm around.

Wait a minute, you!

Time...out.

Put me

on speakerphone.

Ok.

Guard: He's out the door!

Bill: Now listen

to me carefully.

Look in

each other's eyes.

And you know that feeling

you're feeling right now?

It ain't gonna get

better than that.

So, Kathy, you've got one of the

best jump shots I've ever seen.

It's beautiful.

Just keep firing them

up there. Ok, kid?

And if they start

to double-team her,

look for Wendy

and Lisa. Ok?

They're going to hit everything

they take from here on out.

And tamra, I'm counting on you.

Keep those rebounds.

Hey!

Aah!

I don't want them

getting any second chances.

Yep. Got it.

Abbie, you're the leader

on the court.

You got great instincts.

Trust them. Use them.

Don't lose your cool.

Got it.

Mindy, I like you.

You got spunk.

Even though you didn't

get to play,

I think you've got

a lot of heart,

and you're a big part

of this team.

Flor, I'm really glad

your parents crossed the border

to come over

to Indiana.

You learn English, and you'll be

a starter next year.

Now listen.

I want you to leave it all out

there tonight. You understand?

Don't pace yourself.

Leave your heart

on the court. You hear me?

I love you girls.

Go kick some ass.

On 3. 1, 2, 3.

Go! Fight! Win! Whoo!

Hey!

[Cheering]

Dad. Dad.

There's a door

all the way down at the end

that you can get in. Go.

I'm open!

Let's go, Kathy!

Spectators: 3, 2, 1!

[Buzzer]

[Cheering]

[Crying]

It's ok. It's ok.

We were so close.

I've been where

you are, you know.

And this isn't

your last shot.

It's not

your last shot.

I let everybody down.

I'm so sorry.

Come on. I want you

to get up now.

Come here. Come here.

Everybody come here.

Come over here.

You played great.

Come on.

Bill: Let's

get off the court.

Get off the court.

Hey, hey. Huddle up.

Huddle up.

I want you to go in there

and shake their hands. Ok?

And keep your chin up.

Hey, Kathy, keep your chin up.

There's going to be

a lot of shit

that moves

through your life.

There's going to be

a lot of adversity, you know.

It's only going to

make you stronger.

You guys played a great game,

each and every one of you.

I want you to feel good.

You're going to feel like shit

for a long time. You understand?

But you did good today.

Look at me.

Look at me, everybody.

I'm real proud of you.

You've come a long way.

Now go shake hands with them.

Ok?

Make it quick.

Hey. Hey, man.

Ha ha ha.

Well, do you

want to do it?

Those guys really

want to arrest you.

I should...

I should arrest you...

For wearing those pants.

Maybe you should

talk to...

You want to talk

to tamra?

I think she's

got some stuff

on her mind.

About basketball?

Yeah,

and other shit.

Hey, tell the girls

I'll see them later. Ok?

Hey.

Thanks for the help

back there.

Oh, sure.

Hey, can I...Can I

get my cell phone?

Oh, yeah.

There you go. Thanks.

Yeah. Sure.

Uh...

So, good game.

Thanks.

Those...

Those girls

really seem

to like you.

Yeah. They're ok.

How are you

getting home?

Um...i borrowed

mom's car.

Oh. Ok.

Mm-hmm.

Think I could

get a ride?

Sure.

You know,

you really should

get a cell phone.

[Exhales]

Yeah. I'm thinking about it.

I'm thinking about it.

Someone might

need to, like,

get ahold of you

sometime.

Yeah. Yeah.

[Exhales]

That's a good point.

♪ See the walking wounded

♪ dig the way

I stand upright ♪

♪ I need a little tunin'

♪ whatever gets you

through the night ♪

♪ 'cause the world don't spin

in a straight line ♪

♪ and laughter never rewind

♪ and every couple of years...

[Cheering]

♪ We say that it's a good time

[laughter]

Ha ha ha!

Oh, my god.

You know that Billie...

That Billie Jean king

is a...Is not

a golfer, right?

♪ It's gonna be easy

♪ maybe try it, everyone

♪ none of them

will please me ♪

How many times do I got

to say "sorry," honey?

Molly, other door.

Where the hell

are you going?

[All cheering]

♪ Pretty much

by the human touch ♪

♪ it's really worth keeping

♪ better do it again

if I had to ♪

♪ I'd do it all again

if I could ♪

♪ 'cause nothing...

Are you the boyfriend

or the...

I mean, are you

the man or the woman

in the thing,

in the...

Ha ha ha!

For real. You never really

answered the question.

Do you ever stop?

Ha ha ha!

[Cheering]

Yeah! Whoo! Whoo!

♪ Under

the right conditions ♪

♪ despite my reservations

♪ love is so complicated

♪ so jump on in,

jump on in ♪

♪ And I'd do it all again

if I had to ♪

♪ I'd do it all again

if I could ♪

♪ 'cause nothing

would change ♪

♪ do it the same

right over again ♪

♪ and I'd do it again

♪ yeah, I'd do it again

[techno music playing]

♪ Put 'em up in the air,

put 'em up in the air ♪

♪ put 'em up in the air,

put 'em up in the air ♪

♪ let's go

♪ when the club's on fire

♪ your boy make it rain

♪ money in the bank

♪ when I push them out

♪ drinks overflowing

♪ my game got 'em going

♪ they're all going,

that's when the freaks

come out ♪

♪ the party's jumping,

d.A.E. In the zone ♪

♪ in vip, lights flashing

from camera phones ♪

♪ she want attention

♪ she want to be a star

♪ she'll top a buzz

dancing in her bra ♪

♪ it's going down ♪ down, down, down

♪ and back it up,

back it up ♪

♪ it's going down,

down, down ♪

♪ back it up, back it up

♪ it's going down,

down, down ♪

♪ let's see how low you can go

♪ it's going down,

down, down ♪

♪ let's see how low

you can go ♪

♪ when the club's on fire,

your boy will make it rain ♪

♪ money in the bank

♪ when I push them out

♪ drinks overflowing

♪ my game got 'em going

♪ they're all going,

that's when the freaks

come out ♪

♪ that's when the ♪ freaks come out

The Winning Season (2004) - full transcript