Once there was a bear who loved to play soccer. His name was Bo.  He'd play with his friends all day and everday. He also had the best coach who he loved. Bo played with his best bear friends Bab and Billy. 

        "I can't wait for the tournament this weekend!" exclaimed Billy. "Same here," replied Bab. "We better win," added Bo. Bo was all about winning and doing anything to win.

Same here!

We better win.

I can't wait for the tournament this weekend!

     It was the week before the tournament and the boys were ready to practice. They stretched and talked about the tournament. Once they were warmed up, they started to scrimmage. 

    The bears passed the ball back and forth. Billy passed it to Bo, but accidentally missed. "Shoot, I'm sorry, bad pass," said Billy. "Are you kidding?" exclaimed Bo, "That kind of pass won't help us win a game!" The team went silent, but the coach paid no attention to it.

That kind of pass won't help us win a game!

        The team went on to keep scrimmaging. Bo's team was down by one.  Bo had the ball and the defender was right on him ready to take the ball away. Bo shoved him away hard and continued on running with the ball. Even though the other bear was on the opposing team for the scrimmage, he was still a teammate. Everyone froze. "Whats up with everyone?" asked Bo. "You just shoved him, and the ref would never allow that," exclaimed Billy. "Well Coach does," replied Bo. 

You just shoved him, and the ref would never allow that.

         After practice Bo usually ignored everyone. The team was used to it, its how he was all the time. Once they had all of their gear off, the coach had some news to tell. "Team, my family is moving so I won't be your Coach anymore," said Coach sadly, "But a new Coach will be at the next practice". Everyone's heads dropped as Coach said this. Bo was upset too, he was unsure of the new coach.

...I won't be your coach anymore.

        The next day, the three bear friends walked to practice together. Bab and Billy were upset with Bo. "I hope this Coach doesn't put up with you playing unfair," stated Bab. "Oh whatever, I'm just trying to win," replied Bo. Bab and Billy just shook their heads. Bo felt he wasn't doing anything wrong. "Im just trying to win," He thought, "Right?".

I hope this Coach doesn't put up with you playing unfair.

    The new Coach was waiting for the team when the boys got there. "Hey guys! Call me Coach B!" exclaimed the new Coach. The team smiled and greeted him. "I hope to help you guys be the best versions of yourselves and bring some wins!" announced Coach B. The team liked the new Coach so far.

Hey guys! Call me Coach B!

    Coach B then got practice started. They all practiced taking shots on the goalie. "Good job guys!" stated Coach B. Bo came up to make a shot, and missed. He stormed onto the bench.  "Its okay," said Billy quietly. "Just go away," exclaimed Bo. Coach B came over to talk to Bo. "Its okay to miss," he said, "C'mon lets get back to practice". Bo listened and got back on the field.