Hello, my name is Byrd.
l'm a football coach. For a Thai league, that is.
My style? l would say l'm pretty serious.
lf l don't get my way with the team, l tend to blow up.
Hey! Are you playing basketball or football?
lf your gonna play basketball the court is over there!
The story about me coaching the tug of war team. . .
Well, let me tell you how it started.
Huakaew, what are you looking at?
Look, they have a National Tug War Competition.
You mean tug of war?
They wrote ''tug war''.
Let's go ask Zen1 if he wants to join.
- That's good. - Tug of war!
- Tug war! - Tug of war!
One day we were practicing like usual.
The team was already in its 2nd leg.
After practice l was about to go home.
l was walking out to the parking lot.
l heard a sharp sound calling ''Mr. Byrd! Mr. Byrd!''
As l turned around, l saw a young lady.
That was it! lt's how it all started!
Byrd! Come help me lift a few things!
Wait a minute mom! l'm on TV!
Byrd! Come help me lift a few things!
Don't you hear me calling?
l heard you mom. l heard you.
Mom, l'm on TV right now.
And l'm telling you to help me lift some things!
l heard you already but l'm airing on TV right now.
Can't you have a little reasoning mom?
And do you ever listen to me?
l've already called you several times to come and help me.
Hey. . . l'm so sorry. l'll just be a minute.
l have to help my mom lift a few things.
Ok, let's go mom. Where's the stuff?
- Are you standing straight? - No!
- How does a duck sound? - Quack quack!
- How does a tiger sound? - Roar!
Put your name down to join our team.
No.
- Come on. - No.
Why not?
l don't know how to spell my name.
Geez, tubby!
l can write it for you.
3 x 1 is 3, 3 x 2 is 6,
3 x 3 is 9, 3 x 4 is 12,
3 x 5 is 15, 3 x 6 is 18
What are you teenagers doing?
Are you not joining the class today?
We're going to join the tug of war competition.
Really? Where are you competing?
- And how many people in a team? - l don't know.
- And when? - l don't know.
Don't you know anything?
How about this, l promise l'll take care of everything for you
but first you have to promise to go back to your tables
and pay close attention to your studies. Deal?
You promise?
Of course, pinky swear.
Good. . .Go back to your tables. Quick.
- Poom, hurry, let's go! - Where are we going?
Huakeaw said he's going to ask
the other class to join the tug of war team too.
- Are you done? - No.
Hurry up! Everyone's on their way. . . let's go!
Hey, wait up.
Richie, we're all going to join the tug of war team. Wanna come?
Are you really going out to the field?
Of course.
Are you joking around?
Hey, do you wanna play or what?
l'll only join if we compete in a real stadium.
Of course, teacher NooLek gave her word.
Ok then!
Our school is still pretty small.
And there are only 10 boys in the entire kindergarten 3 class.
We don't even have a male coach to train them.
The interest of the kids are also of importance.
Children don't always like the same things
and you want to them play in a sport.
Don't you think you'll be forcing them a little too much?
This is very short notice.
And we haven't even prepared the kids for this.
We might be setting them up for disappointment.
Don't you think this will break their little hearts?
And if something goes wrong,
the parents are going to have safety issues with the school.
Are you still thinking about sending them to compete?
Yes.
l already promised the kids
that the school will send them to the competition.
The kids want to compete. Why can't you just support them?
NooLek, don't be stubborn.
l'm not being stubborn.
Are you able to take the resposibillity?
Sure
How about this?
To start,
go find yourself a coach.
Ok! But, where can l find a tug of war coach?
At McDonald's!
Oh, McDonald's near my house?
Excuse me!
- Who me? - Yes, you.
Um. . . ls your name Byrd?
Yes, yes. Why do you ask?
The same Byrd that studied with Ms. Pattama?
Ms. Pattama? l don't remember.
She was your kindergarten... teacher.
Oh geez, that was a long... time ago. l don't remember.
- What do you want? - Then do you know aunt Phorn?
Hey, you don't have to involve my mother.
Just tell me what it is you want?
My name is NooLek and l'm a kindergarten teacher.
And your telling me this because. . .?
l'm sending a tug of war team to a competition.
And?
And, l want to ask you to be their coach.
Are you crazy! l'm a football coach not a tug of war coach.
You don't need a coach for tug of war. . . trust me!
lt's easy! What's the point in having a coach?
But. . . l think it'll be a good challenge.
lt's up to you, but it's not challenging for me.
Please, it'll only be for 2 or 3 days.
No! Not even if it's 2 - 3 days.
l don't have time. l'm very popular.
Do you not understand?
Loud and clear.
Excuse me! Mr. Byrd!
Now what?
Someone wants to talk to you.
- Hello. - Byrd!
- Mom? - Why don't you help her?
- You see, she's asking me to. . . - l said to help her.
lt's not like that, l'm a football coach.
l'm telling you to help her.
- Yes mam. - That'll be all.
Look, next time talk directly to me.
You understand? Don't involve my mother.
Leave her be. She never knows what she's talking about.
- So you'll do it? - Yes mam. . .
- So you'll start tomorrow? - Huh?
l told you, l'm busy.
But l already told a bunch of 5 year olds you'd be there.
l don't think the kids would understand.
Did you not even think to ask me first?
Thank you so much.
Oh, My God!
You are so nice.
Huakeaw will really get to play right?
- Of course, - he's the leader of the pack.
Do l need to prepare anything?
No need, l'll take care of everything.
This way.
l'm going to have to ask you to pick up your kids
at around 5pm for the next 4 to 5 days.
lt's only tug of war. Do you really need to practice that many days?
Hey, it's a very serious... competition. A lot is put into it.
Last year l was a comentator. Everyone really competes to win.
Very true, we really need to take it seriously.
l agree with you, but l'm afraid l won't be free.
We only need the kids for practice.
As for me, l'm fine with whatever time.
You can practice till 6 if you want.
The more they practice the better they will be.
lf you really want them to compete,
then l think it would be good to get a coach.
That way they have a better chance at winning.
We already have one. He's a professional too.
l say it would be better to have them practice during the day.
My son has to go to his extra... English class in the evening.
And you don't think the sun will be too hot during the day?
Ms. NooLek,
l think it would be a shame for anyone to miss practice.
ln this kind of activity,
we should encourage kids to practice together.
As for English, l think...
the kids are still very young, it's not that important.
How about concentrating on the Thai first.
How about this sir, Zen 2...
is about to reschedule anyways isn't he? Right?
Hello Mr. Byrd! You're right on the dot!
- Where are the kids? - Waiting for you.
Do you already have a rope?
lt's inside, go right ahead and get it!
Go right ahead and get it!
Since when are we buddy buddy?
l can tell by the way you look at me.
Come this way, follow me.
3rd year kindergarten! Come,
come over here! Meet your coach! Hurry up!
- Say hello to your coach. - Hi.
Hello, hi, hi.
This is the kindergarten 3 class. 10 boys.
Coach! Why are you so fat?
And why are you so fat?
Atom.
Satang come here, quick. Come stand over here. Be still.
Hey you, HuaKaew. . .
HuaKeaw be still. Be careful.
Richie, stand here and be still.
- My whistle. - Poom. . .
- Stop! - can't you hear the whistle?
Get in line! Get in line. Get in line!
Get in line. . . Pae, get in line.
Line up. Not that kind of line. Shoulder to shoulder.
Line up shoulder to shoulder. Not behind each other.
Shoulder to shoulder. Shoulder to shoulder. Ok, next.
Make a circle.
- Alright, make a circle. - Make a circle.
Hold hands please. Hold hands and make a circle.
Hey, hold your friend's hand and get in a circle.
- Zen 2, come here. - Not the teacher.
- Oh. . . ok. - Only the kids hold hands.
Come hold his hand. Hang on to each other.
Ok, we're going to start with a warm-up.
Move over this way. Move in this direction.
Circle to the left, the left!
Good, like that. Ok, put your hands down, let go.
Hands on your hips. Put your hands on your hips.
Everyone, hands on your hips. Everyone, hands on your hips.
Start with your neck. Follow what l do. Like this.
You see, circle to the left. Circle to the left.
Hey Miss. Help me out here. Circle to the left.
- The left. To the left. - To the left. To the left.
Ok, stop! Circle to the right.
Circle to the right. Circle to the right.
Next, hands out. Everyone, hands out to the side.
Left hand touches the right foot.
Left hand to your right foot.
ln this direction.
This is your left foot.
Alright, touch your left hand to your right foot.
Count 1 and come back up.
When l say ready, everyone yell ready.
When l blow the whistle, everyone pull.
You got it!
- Ready! - Ready!
And pull!
Pull!
Son, are you tired?
Take a deep breath. Deep breaths.
Maybe you should sit and rest for a bit.
ls everything ok?
Don't worry, he's fine.
Take a deep breath.
Hold it, hold it.
Can he handle it?
Of course, no problem. He'll be fine after a short rest.
Breathe deeply son.
lt's time for everyone to go home.
You can go home now.
What's wrong?
lt's very clear. . .
He tugged a little too hard. . . he pooped in his pants.
Atom, let's go. Come on, get up.
Dad. . . dad.
- Dad. . . dad, my pants. - Oh, Atom.
Uh oh! You're rated R today.
Come here son. Let's get your pants on.
This is embarassing.
- Hold up, say bye to your coach. - Bye.
- Bye coach. l'm leaving now. - Atom pooped his pants!...
Don't tease him. He might poop his pants again.
- Zen 1 , stop it, don't do that. - Don't do that son,
- Zen, no teasing. - lt's not proper.
Let's go home. Go get your backpack.
Say bye to your coach.
- Let's go. - Let's go son. Hurry up.
- Excuse me, coach. - Yes
Thank you so much. Since your the leader. . .
take care of him, ok. Bow, son, bow.
Say bye-bye, bye-bye.
Blow a kiss. Blow a kiss.
- He's in your hands. - Sure thing.
Say goodbye again and let's go.
The leader, ok? The leader.
Let's go son.
- Oh, your such a sweet boy. - Come on, Huakeaw,
say bye to the coach son.
Bye.
My son's in your hands coach. Take care of him to the fullest.
Make him practice hard.
Oh, but he's got. . .
You don't have to worry.
He's only got a little asthma condition.
My son's in your hands coach.
He may be small but he's got a lot of courage.
Flex your muscles. . . again.
l'm leaving now. We're going to go practice some more. Bye.
- Mr. Byrd! - Now what?
Don't leave yet.
What's the point in staying,
it's not like l'm walking around a mall.
Hey you don't have to be so mean.
l need your opinion on something.
About what this time?
They only allow 9 people on a tug of war team,
but we have 10.
That's easy, take one kid out.
No kidding! And who should we bench?
Who should we bench?
Oh, that's a hard one. Who should we bench?
What's the name of the kid with the asthma?
- Huakaew - Yeah. . . take Huakaew out.
- You can't! - And why not?
He's the one who started this whole thing.
Geez, why do you even ask my opinion?
So what do you want me to do?
You're the coach, what do you think?
l told you! Have Huakaew sit on the bench.
You just don't understand.
Huakaew is the one who started everything.
l really don't get you.
Just tell me what you want me to do?
You're the coach you make the decision.
lf you want me to make the decision
l'm going to take Huakeaw out.
- You sure? - Absolutely!
Read my lips! Bench Huakaew!
- Then you take the blame. - What?
- How is your mother doing? - Leave my mother out of it!
Dad, dad! Do you think my team is good?
Good at doing what?
l got all of Kindergarten 3 to play.
Who's the strongest?
Really? High five!
Man, you're really strong! Flex your muscles!
More!
Oh. . . what did you eat?
Dad, can you help me think of a team name?
A name for the team?
The Vipers
Then why did you ask?
Kid's playing tug of war. . .
maybe something small.
Fire Ants. . . or something like that.
Hey! He fell asleep on me.
Huakeaw!
You haven't even wiped your bottom?
What are you doing falling asleep here?
Pae, turn down the volume.
Pae, how many times have l told you?
When you get home,
take a shower and change your clothes.
Don't you be ignoring me.
l'm already tired enough.
Pae,
can you please go up and take a shower?
Help me out will ya? l'm really tired right now.
Mom, can you give me a bath?
No dear, your not a baby anymore.
Your old enough now.
Go upstairs and take a bath. Go on, go.
What's wrong?
l have the chicken pox.
You must have AlDS.
Mom said it's the chicken pox.
Nah, it's AlDS.
Trust me my mom's a doctor
Don't worry about a thing.
lt's a mild case of asthma.
l guarantee he can play.
Are you sure?
No worries.
l'm positive. He's been working so hard.
We worked all night to come up with a team name
we came up with Dream Team.
umm. . .but.
Sir. . . are there other issues?
No. no. lt's just the health issue.
Well, if it's just his health. The exercise will be good.
lt will make him stronger.
He can't build muscle by sitting all day long. Right?
Poom why don't you change your clothes?
l can't play. l have AlDS.
Poom has AlDS! He's dead meat!
Since when?
Since D'Jung told me
- When did she tell you? - This afternoon.
- How were you this morning? - l had the chicken pox.
Man, you're nuts!
What's taking so long?
Oops... Naked boys!
You're full of sweat.
Give me a kiss...Kiss...Kiss.
Have some milk for strength.
- Are you tired son? - Oh. Zen 2, do you want some?
- Are you ready? - Yes!
3 4
Lot's of energy! Tug of war!
They're the best! Tug of war!
The others are sure to loose! The others are sure to loose!
No need to act tough!
Winning is for us Tug of war!
- Good afternoon coach. - Good afternoon.
l spoke with the principle.
He's ok with Huakeaw playing.
l have no problem too.
So, please take care of my son.
l'll try my best.
Mr. Byrd,
l really tried but
Huakaew's father insisted.
l know.
So what are you going to do?
Don't worry about it.
Atom isn't coming to practice.
Why not?
Because of the poop incident.
So what?
He said he needs to recover.
There's no way we'll be ready. Let's just quit now.
lf everyone isn't at competition
then we won't be able to play anyways.
This makes it exciting
l don't like excitement.
l can't handle it.
l believe you can do it
l'm not so sure about that.
- Come on. Let's fight! - Right.
Zen2's father wants a word.
- No, no, no. - Sorry. . . too late.
Hey wait!
Coach.
Can you spare 5 mins?
l was up all night analyzing
the physics of the game.
l think it will help the team.
- Really? - Yes.
You must want to read this.
Nope, l really don't.
You must not yet understand.
Newton's laws. l'll explain.
f = ?mg
m is the mass of the object
g is Gravity
? is the coefficient of
gravity, which is about 0.25
Are you ready kids? Hurry up, get together.
Time's up.
Parents gather over there. Yes?
Thais don't know science.
That's why we're not a developed country.
Zen2, come here.
Zen2 bend down a bit lower. More.
Bend lower, Zen2. Good.
Get all the way down. Great!
Hello.
Hi. ls practice over yet?
We've just started.
Can Pae leave early today? l've really got something to do.
How about l take him home?
l don't want to disturb you.
No problem. l'll call you.
- Ok then. Thank you. - Sure.
- Ready boys? - Ready!
- Ready girls? - Ready!
Oh, what a promising future.
They even lost to girls.
Aw, l went easy on them.
Man, these shoes suck.
lt would have been wrong to win.
What kind of coach are you?
They even lost to girls.
What great motivation.
Here's your inhaler, son.
lnhale deeply.
Better?
Don't be ashamed of losing.
You lost... because you have asthma.
lf you are strong, you'll win for sure.
- Are you up for the challenge? - Yeah.
What a courage. Ok, again.
Coach!
Woah! You scared me.
- Are you dropping me off? - What?
Can you please drop him off? His mom had something to do.
l have to go coach football.
But l have... to drop 2 more kids at home.
And?
- Pae, say thank you. - Thank you coach.
Will you ever ask me first?
Bye-bye coach. Quickly. Bye-bye. Let's go.
Have some gum.
No thank you.
Have some.
Ok, ok.
- Blow a bubble. - Huh?
- Blow a bubble. - Do l have to?
Don't do that it's dangerous!
Hey!
Pae's mother is on her way. Wait for her. You understand?
Loud and clear.
Can you drop me off everyday?
What? l'm really busy.
l'll introduce you to my mom.
Your father will kick my butt.
Mom said my dad... was kidnapped.
Please drop me off again tomorrow.
Ok, fine. l'll do it.
- Really? - Yeah.
- You promise? - Promise?
- l promise. - lt's a promise. . .
- The house is so small. - Mom, Mom.
Are we going to use the bathroom at the same time?
- We need it for our sanity. - Mom, Mom, Mom.
- There are only 3 of us. - Mom, Mom. Mom, Mom.
- Mom, Mom, Mom. - What do you want?
Didn't l tell you not to interrupt me?
Let me finish first. Understand?
lf you want to expand the space, knock down a wall.
- Leave the bathroom as it is. - Mom, Mom. Mom, Mom.
Let me know when you're done.
Fine. l'm done. What is it?
Can l not go to school?
Why, what's wrong?
D'jung said l have AlDS.
AlDS? You've got chicken pox.
lt'll go away. lt's not AlDS.
Don't worry about my feelings.
You can tell me.
l'm not afraid dear but you really do not have AlDS.
You have the chicken pox.
A little help!
AlDS is one thing. Chicken pox is another.
But why 3 bathrooms?
What are you going to do in there?
Poo. . . flex and poop some more?
- Come on! - Why do you argue with me?
Will you get off it? Either way l'm gonna have it.
l want this house to have.
3 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms.
He's not getting any bigger.
Lock D'Jung in our bathroom.
How can she says our son has AlDS?
Next time you see her point her out to me. Ok?
- Why what are you going to do? - l'll squeeze her cheeks in.
Unbelievable!
l can't believe you lost to the girls.
lt's because of my bad shoes.
Don't blame it on your shoes.
l'll hit you upside the head.
Mom, can you buy me new shoes?
Right now? ln your dreams.
These aren't tug of war shoes.
There's no such thing.
Gee! You don't know anything.
Come on. Get in the car.
Thanks for dropping him off.
l will be here tomorrow.
There are many matches in this season.
l know, no need to push me.
Hey, l'm not pressuring you.
l'm just reminding you
D'jung, l don't have AlDS. l have the chicken pox.
Your mom is lying.
l don't have AlDS.
- Yes you do. - No l don't.
lf anything, call Duang here.
ls he just as good as you?
- He's just as good. - l'm concerned about quality.
Don't worry, lt'll be pertect.
- lf anything goes wrong. . . - l've got 10 years experience.
- l'll take full responsibility. - l want everything pertect.
Of course. Excuse me, l'm
going to watch my son practice.
Bing. Bang. Boom. Come and cheer us on.
Pull but don't let it go. Come and cheer us on.
Bing. Bang. Boom. Come and cheer us on.
- Get to practice! - Pull but don't let it go.
Come and cheer us on.
Ok. Everybody listen to me.
When l call your name stand
and go to your assigned spot. Do you understand?
Wait for my instructions.
- Do you understand? - Yes, we understand.
Ok. The first person. Richie!
Richie stand up. You are now the team captain.
Give me your arm.
Everybody, give Richie a big hand.
Richie is the team captain. Now go stand over there.
Box #9. Ok?
Ok, next. At box #8, Satang,
over there.
On #7 is Poom,
go stand at #7
Jui, #6.
Zen1 stand at #5.
Jes, at #4.
Zen2 stand at #3.
Pae on #2.
Face this direction.
Atom
on #1 . Ok, everyone turn this way.
Everyone get in line.
Line, straight! Ok good.
Jui! Get in line. Jui!
Don't break the line. Ok! Let's go.
- Ok! - Coach!
What about Huakaew?
l didn't forget him. Uh. . . Let's see. Huakaew.
Huakaew, come. . . uh
over here in front of #1 .
You're position's before #1 .
Alright, everyone ready? Everyone in position please.
Huakaew get in position.
Position before 1 . Ok,
Huakaew stand over here.
Your position is before 1 .
Right here. There you go.
- Huakaew over here. - Huakaew.
Don't push your teammates.
Stay in your positions.
Left hand, raise your left hand.
- This is your left hand. - Mr. Byrd!
- What? - We need to talk.
Um...Coach, we want to know. . .
What are the odds of our team winning?
High.
- And what are the odds of losing? - lt's even higher.
What? Then, we want you to guarantee
that our team will definitely win.
No no no. . .l'm not AlG.
l don't care about winning or losing.
l just want my son to have a position.
Hey, l am the COACH!
l have to choose players who are ready.
You son isn't ready, so he's a sub.
- Ummm. . . - Ok?
Yes. You may be confused about the...
Difference between a workout and a competition.
lf you want your son to be healthy, take him.
To a gym but this is a competition.
You either win or lose.
More importantly, my son, Zen2 Will only be on a winning team.
l think it's you who doesn't understand.
Sports motivate people to exercise.
Did you play sports when you were young or
Were you always a bookworm?
Coach, coach. l want to ask you?
Shouldn't my son be captain?
He's smart, friendly, outgoing.
Why is he not the captain?
NooLek, take care of this.
Parents, please understand.
Mr. Byrd is here... without any remuneration.
He's just here to help out.
Then l think l understand now.
Can't we just hire him,
so we can speak frankly?
We want to win... so name your price.
Anything is fine with me, Ms. NooLek.
l just want my son to have a position.
But l gave him a position.
Before 1 is 0.
- What? - Zero has no value.
Are you saying my son has no value, Huh?
- Wait a minute. Wait a minute. - Why can't he stand in...
- 9th, 10th, or 1 1th? - l don't care who wins or loses.
Forget about it, Let's no stress out.
Ms. NooLek,
- Who's D'Jung? - Who's D'Jung?
That girl, D'Jung who told my son he has AlDS.
Poom doesn't want to come to school of what she said.
Ah! Ah! Ah! Get out! Get out!
- Get out! Ah! Ah! Ah! - Byrd,
Byrd, what did you do to him?
l thought he was a ghost!
Are you crazy? He loves to play hide and go seek.
How am l supposed to know?
Coach, can l talk to you for a minute?
Yes, go ahead.
Why is there such a problem
for a kid who wants... to play tug of war.
l think that is enough.
Or do you hate my son!
Come on, let's clear this first.
Do you want to start... some trouble?
- Come on! Come on! - lts ok Pleum,
the adults are having a discussion here.
Why don't we go play over there? Ok?
- NooLek, - Go.
l can't stand it anymore. l quit!
Oh, oh. . . over there, let's go.
HuaKaew, why did you dad fire the coach?
- Yeah, your dad fired the coach! - No he didn't
Why did he have to get involved.
Pae, help me.
Poom, help me.
Let's go son.
HuaKaew, get in the car.
Dad, why did you... have to fire the coach?
l didn't. He quit own his own.
Now, what are we going to do... without a coach?
You can compete... without a coach. Get in the car.
Let's go home.
lt's my fault for being stubborn and not listening.
Can you apologize... to the coach for me, dad?
Me? You want to apologize to him?
l'm your father.
And l'm your son.
C'mon HuaKaew.
Get in the car.
Are you getting in or not?
lf you won't, l'm going to leave.
HuaKaew!
l can't be the coach anymore.
lt's not about that.
l want you to talk to Pae.
Pae thought you... were going to drop him off.
Now, he won't talk to anyone.
Where is he?
C'mon Pae, l'll take you home.
HuaKaew's... dad wants to talk to you.
Nah, l don't feel like... talking to him.
Too late, he's already here.
HuaKaew wants me to apologize.
l don't want to get involved.
But please coach the team.
- l'm begging you. - You don't need to beg.
Pae, somebody's here to see you.
Hey, little man!
l heard that you're not talking to anyone.
Well l'm here.
Say something.
Pae. The coach came... all this way to see you.
Say something.
Pae. Would you like A's in your classes?
Come on, Pae. Stop sulking! Talk to me.
What if l blow a bubble and let you pop it?
Ok, Pae. l'm sorry, ok?
Don't sulk. l'm sorry, ok?
Pae, coach is apologizing.
Please talk to the coach.
- Pae. . . - Pae. . . Pae. . .
Pae can you please speak to you mom.
Uh. . . Pae. . .
lt's just that. . .
Pae.
Pae. . .Please try to understand that Mr. Byrd was busy.
He couldn't drop you off.
Pae.
Sorry, l can't see you out.
Pae.
Byrd!
- What did l do now? - See. . .
now they're not even talking to each other.
My fault again huh?
No, it's not your fault.
l'm the one who asked you to be our coach.
But why'd you force yourself, if you weren't free.
Get away, before l kick you.
Can you handle it?
Wait for me!
Don't follow me!
- Byrd. - Yes, mom.
Help me move the bed.
- Oh gee. - l can't seem to sleep.
But mom, its late.
You're not going to help me?
Fine. l'll do it myself.
Mom! You're being unreasonable.
Yes. . .l'm being unreasonable.
As a kid, you were too!
Argh!
So, are you going... to help me or not?
No. l'm not.
Fine! l'll do it myself then.
Heard you're coaching a tug of war team?
Oh, lt's just a bunch... of kindergarten
kids playing tug or war.
You seem to have a lot of time?
lt's just a kid's game. l think you should quit.
l can't.
Are you having problems with the football team?
No sir.
lf not, then stop coaching the kids
and start being a great football coach.
l can't.
- Then quit coaching football. - l can't.
Sir.
l've already started l can't quit now.
l just can't.
Do what you think is best.
Now that there's a problem,
Do you still want to compete?
Yes.
Good,
l agree.
l'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thank you, sir.
Don't give up!
Absolutely not!
Everybody, hold hands in a circle.
l'm coaching you today.
Rotate your head. . .2...3
No rotate your knees.
Ok. Ok. C'mon. Let's go.
C'mon,
c'mon, c'mon.
You said you weren't coming.
Ok, l guess l'll just leave.
Aw. . .please please please.
Why are you so touchy?
You're so sarcastic.
Move over there. We're starting now.
When l'm not here, you won't practice.
- Let's go! Get into a circle. - Yes, sir!
Ok, get started!!
come. . .get in a circle. Get in a circle.
Pae, get into a circle with your friends.
Today, l'll drop you off if you want.
Line up.
Line, straight!
Listen to me. Listen carefully everyone!
Huakaew will be in a ''free'' position.
That means he can pay in any position.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Sorry to keep you waiting. - lt hasn't been long.
- Sorry to bother you. - Oh, no bother at all.
- Thank you. - Ok.
- We've really got to go now. - Ok.
- We really need to go. - Go ahead.
Oh! Sorry.
- Bye. - Bye.
- At-ten-tion!! - Line, straight!
ls the line straight?
Pick up the rope.
Left hand in front.
Step back with your right foot.
Step back!
When you hear the whistle, pull!
Pull by stepping the left foot to the right foot.
Pull!
Step back...pull!
- Pick up the rope. - Pick up the rope.
Left hand in front!
Step back!
- Quickly! Quickly! Pull! Pull! - Step back...pull!
- Hurry. Hurry. Keep it up! - Step back...pull!
- Come on kids. A little more!... - Step back...pull! Step. . .pull!
Bye Mr. Byrd, drop by if you're free.
We've been working so hard.
lf this was a movie we'd already have won.
Well it's not. Are you Zen 2's mom?
Always wanting to win?
Save room for losing.
Yeah, l know we might lose but not about being in last place.
Well at least... we'll win something.
l've been winning many games, losing some is ok.
How long have you been... coaching?
2 years for swimming and 10 years for football.
5 days for tug of war. Not a problem.
Don't you have any good tips?
- Yeah, of course! - What?
- To win or to lose? - To win, or course!
Ah, easy. . .
3 sticks of incense with 3 garlands.
Take bus #33 to the Erawan Shrine
wearing a Thai dress,
they dance around the shrine 3 times.Bam! A guaranteed win.
- Really? - Have l ever lied to you?
Dad, why do we have to win?
lt's like this son.
ln every competition.
80%%% of people are losers.
Most winners become leaders.
Do you want to be in the 20%%% group or the 80%%% group?
80.
Why son?
lt's the bigger number.
Ok, let's try again. . .
lmagine that it is a competition between dogs fighting.
Have you seen dogs fight?
The winner gets to be the leader of the pack
the loser is the follower.
Would you want to be the winner or the loser?
No! l don't want to be a dog.
Mommy. . .
What it is sweetie? You're being so nice today.
Can l ask you for something?
l knew it, l would be spending money on you today, right?
Of course. Can you buy me new tug of war shoes?
- Please! Please! - hmm. . . ok. But if you lose,
l'll hit you upside the head.
And l'll let you.
Little Rascal.
- Uh. . . coach. - Yes.
l have a question.
Why is Richie in the back?
Because Richie is the captain.
The captain has to see all his teammates
so that he can give them orders.
ln a tug of war game usually
the biggest is in the back.
Zen1 is the biggest.
Why isn't he in the back?
Umm. . .Miss.
According to the scientific theory,
The biggest, usually standing in the back
uses his weight... as an advantage.
ln this case, Zen1 would have to pull
The weight of 8 teammates plus
9 others from the other team.
Then that means Zen1 will be pulling ALL 1 7 players
But if we move him to the middle, that means
he would be pulling only 4 of his players in front.
Add the 9 players on the other team
Zen1 would just be... pulling 13 kids.
Therefore, the best position for the heaviest
is in the middle.
Are you boasting?
You still don't understand.
Byrd. . . you've gone nuts!
Coach.
Yes.
ls HuaKaew playing tomorrow?
- lf not, we won't have to go. - What?
l'm afraid he'll be disappointed.
Mr.Khuad,
l understand you
but don't you know the sub...
is the most important player in the team?
lf there's a problem tomorrow
HuaKaew will be a hero.
And what if he doesn't play?
lf not, he's still important.
Well, See you tomorrow.
- Zen1 , are we going to win? - l don't know.
My dad told me that winners get to be leaders.
That's not true. Leaders play golf,
not tug of war.
D'Jung wake up. We'll be late.
What are all these red spots?
Mom! D'Jung has chicken pox!
Finally! She's here! She's here! What took so long?
Getting food for the kids.
C'mon! C'mon! Hurry up!
- Gather over here. Hurry! - All the other teams are ready.
D'Jung go get dressed.
- You've practice hard for this. - l'm not getting dressed.
Coach is my mother here yet?
l wouldn't know. Go change.
D'Jung don't worry AlDS will go away.
l'm cured see.
C'mon go change.
Zen1 , l'm here sweetie. Hurry!
Wow! Real tug of war shoes!
Lose and you're dead meat! Hurry, open the box
lt has ABS too! Yay!
Hurry, quick, quick!
Move it, move it, let's go!
And now l present to you.
The 18th National Kindergarten.
Tug of War Competition.
Please join me in applause to welcome all the athletes
from schools around the country.
Hello ladies and gentlemen
l'm Mr. Aekarach Kengtooktang
and l'm Mr. Jirayu Houngsub.
We're here to introduce the all boys national
division for tug of war.
And in this competition today
has been divided into 2 rounds.
The first round consists of 4 teams per leg.
The best two per leg shall compete in the semi-finals.
All spectators sitting in the stands should.
hold tight because this will be a K.O. round.
The top 4 teams will cross-compete with one another.
And in the end,
the 2 winners will meet up in the... final round to become champions.
This year will be exciting Mr. Jirayu.
Wow! Feel the anticipation from the crowd.
Alright! Let's watch as... the games begin.
ln this round we have the big and buff Superheroes
Vs. The Trojans.
lt may be true that The Superheroes...
appear to be big and buff.
But that doesn't mean the Trojans are at a disadvantage.
lt just means the other team is more well fed...
Will the Trojans turn into a ''My Little Pony''?
or like a gallant stallion.
Wow! Just like that huh?
Ok, here we go. Both teams are up in the spotlight.
Look at the Superheroes' strong tactics!
These guys really... mean business.
- THlS lS REAL BUSlNESS! - Superheroes! Superheroes! Go!
- Please step up. - Superheroes!
- Hello. - Superheroes!
Fight! Trojans! Fight!
The rules!
The red line must cross the white for an immediate win.
Are you ready?
- You, you ready? You ready? - No! l'm a Man
Ok! No! l said ''ready'' not ''lady''
Ok and you? Ready? Ok.
Listen carefully everyone!
Go up and grab the rope as a team.
Put on your mean face!
Ready?
lt has begun!
Keep and eye on the Superheroes in black
Oh man! pull hard as the Trojans fight back.
The Trojans are giving it their all.
Will the Trojans make it?
Go, Trojans, go! You can do it! A little more.
The Trojans, wow! They're real fighters!
We'll see if they... can win it or not?
Oh, oh! This is it, just a little more Superheroes!
Just a bit more and they win the game!
Are you sure these aren't 4th graders competing?
They seem too big to be kindergarteners.
Mr. Aekarach you seem to have a problem with their weight.
Haven't you read the rules?
lt clearly states to count the players not their weight.
And now the next to compete is Super Ants in flaming red
Meet the Hurricane Riders in their bumble bee outfits
Let's see if both teams will make it or not...
And there goes the whistle!
The game has begun!
The Super Ants are pulling. Oh! The little ones are in trouble!
Hurricane riders won't back down, ladies and gentlemen!
Will they make it?
And the Super Ants win as expected!
Next up, The Superheroes Vs. The Cubs.
Let's watch to see whether these little tigers
can will find a way to over-power the large Superheroes.
Let's see if the Superheroes
will win in this fast. Don't blink people!
Superheroes! Superheroes!
They're definitely our... future champs, Mr. Aekarach!
Don't be so quick to judge.
- lt's talent. - lt's too soon to tell.
- Talent l'm telling you. Talent! - There's still a new rookie team,
coming soon with fire!
Moving over... to leg B Team lnternational
Vs. Super Ants. Definitely going to be an exciting match.
Oh, and its over, l didn't even get to say anything!
You don't even... have time to blink.
Look! Our next competitors!
A very important match ladies and gentlemen!
Dream Team vs. The Cubs
Oh wow! Dream Team's name says a lot.
The newest rookies of this competition.
Mr. Aekarach, l must say...
l like their name.
A very classic...
- and inspirational name. - Really?
Of course, and it comes with a great vision.
And from what l'm seen, their form is vicious.
- How is that? - A dangerous competitor.
- Wow. Really? - Dream Team!
Go Dream Team!
- Dream Team ready to fight? - Yeah!
- Ready to fight? - Yeah!
Fight! Fight till the end!
Dream Team! Fight! Fight!
Huddle up.
Huddle please.
1 2 3 Yeah! Get going! Go. Hurry!
Let's watch the Cubs in green
Vs. Dream Team in white. Who will win?
Focus on their first player.
Notice Dream Team's first player.
He may be our next big thing!
Talk about bragging
Let's see whether this team can live up to its reputation.
Grab the rope,
Left hand forward, one-step back!
- Pull! - They started pulling!
- Pull! - Will they make it?
Keep your eyes open! Will they make it?
Hang in there!
Dream Team. C'mon!
Pull! Step back!
Yay! We won! We won!
That was it!. Good job Dream Team!
- What? - Way to go!
Truly, the making of champions!
Ok. Next up was have Dream Team Vs. The Trojans.
lf the Dream Team wins. They may make it to the finals.
Pull!
Hang in there kids!
Another win for Dream Team!
Superheroes meet your match!
As expected, The Bears beat the Hurricane Riders!
Another easy win!
With this talent, Superheroes beware!
There you go rambling again.
Fight! Knee them! Elbow them!
Get 'em!
This is it! The moment of truth!
Who will win this one,
but what does it matter?
They're both going... to the final round.
So now's the battle between the two leg A teams.
The Superheroes vs. Dream Team
The winner takes first place for this leg.
Take this Chatjukarm Amulet, it will help you.
Hey, our son is here to compete.
Stop filling his head with superstitions.
Don't listen to her. Pray to lord Chatjukarm.
Please, please, please win! Go!
Be calm. Be Calm. Be calm. Ok?
They're just bigger and stronger than you.
We can win. On the count of 3
- 1 2 3 Fight! - Yeah!
Ok! Go!
HuaKaew!
- Take a break. - Right. Great!
- Hello Sir. Hello. - Hello.
- Shake hands! - Hello.
They're pretty small don't you think?
Don't worry, they're young, they'll eventually grow.
Nah, my kids are just big.
- Really? - Want me to take one out?
Oh, all fat not muscle right?
Wanna take out 2? That'll make it fair.
- How is that fair? - Excuse me!
This is a game for 9 players.
Go back to your positions.
Pae. . . baby!. . . Pae
Pull!
Pull! Pull! Pull!
Looks like our future champs are unstoppable!
Aw. . . they went easy on them!
- How so? - lt doesn't mean a thing!
lt's like they're... warming up their engines.
Dream Team has more up their sleeve than you think.
Wow! Ladies and gentlemen, give me a moment...
to zoom in on the stage with my binoculars.
lt looks as though they're playing dead.
- No deadly moves here. - Oh, your not taking sides at all!
Oh, your not taking sides at all!
Pae. . .
You shouldn't have let go. We lost because of you.
Poom. That's probably a fake amulet.
One of the 4 elements must be missing.
No need to worry people. lt's ok if we lose this one.
lt's the elimination round
and we've already won two.
We're going to the finals,
but we can't lose the next one.
- Ready to fight? - Yeah!
Very good!
And we're back to watch the semi-finals.
ln this round, losers go home.
But the winners go directly to the finals.
Dad? ls it ok if we lose?
What? Are you scared?
Good. Big doesn't mean better.
Small can still win over big.
lt's all about the rotation.
What's a rotation?
l'm ready if anyone's tired.
Coach, l don't want to play anymore.
Why don't you want to play?
Cause we're gonna lose. lt's embarrassing.
No! And what about the team?
Can't HuaKaew play instead?
Pae, why are scared? You haven't even tried yet.
Uh. . . coach? Coach.
This is a very important match.
The winner goes to the finals.
l know you've done... great job so far
but coach, please think about it.
l think you should go sit down now. Yeah?
Pae.
Pae you should make it up to the team.
HuaKaew is a tiny little boy.
Look woman!
Leave the coach alone, it's his decision.
Ok, HuaKaew!
lt's time to play your part!
Go sit and cheer for your friends!
Poom don't worry.
l've woken the spirits. You will win!
Combine your strength.
- Coach, we can't lose ok? - What do you mean?
Dad says, winners become leaders.
Zen2, listen to me.
Winners don't... always become leaders
but those who fight hard do.
- Dream Team. Ready to fight? - Yeah!
Ok, let's go!
- What? - Dad, trust me
coach will put me in the next match.
A very important match.
The winner goes to the finals.
- Ready? - Ready!
Ok. Pick up the rope.
- Ropes in hand! - Ropes in hand!
- Left hand. Step back! - Left hand. Step back!
- Pull! - Ok! lt has begun!
Step back! Step back!
Pull!
Quick. Quick. Quick.
Pull! Step back! Pull! We won.
This next match is important! lt's the finals!
We can't lose! We must win! Understand?
Understood!
Mommy. Was l good?
You were great! And if you win again,
l'll take you to the zoo!
- But what if l lose? - Then no zoo for you.
lt's the last match son. Forget your dad's amulet.
l'll buy you 3 Dragon Ball toys with the flashy lights.
Hurry up! Go get your son a drink.
This is the real thing. You have to win.
lf you lose. You're dead meat!
l'm in trouble.
Give me a kiss. . .kiss, kiss.
Hey. . .NooLek!
What? What?
What did you say? l'm beautiful?
Where are we celebrating coach?
lt's on me.
Uh. . .lt's. . .lt's not about that.
The kids are very nervous... right now.
We don't want you... pressure them to win.
What's that supposed to mean?
Are you telling me, l should tell my son.
You don't have to win. You can lose if you want.
How can l tell him that?
ln that case, just don't tell them that they have to win.
lt puts too much pressure... on them.
How am l pressuring him?
Did you want them to lose or something?
- That's right. - Would you please listen to me?
lt's a competition,
- you're supposed to win. - Are you a little confused?
Wait, Calm down.
lt's like this, l didn't mean for you to tell your kids to. . .lose.
But we are competing in a sport
we may win, or even lose.
Am l right? Yes?
lf you pressure your kids,
telling them... they can't lose but have to win.
lf they can't do actually do it they will be very disappointed.
Your kids are only 5 year old.
Please! Think about it.
Do you want them to feel bad?
Look at The Cubs hang on! Wow!
The Superheroes have power.
The two teams competing against one another
in the 18th national kindergarten tug of war
sports competition are,
The Superheroes... VS The Dream Team.
We are now in the final round of the competition. lt's now.
Dream Team vs. Superheroes.
lt is a remarkable thing to see.
Superlucky reach the finals as
it is their first year competing!
But from looking at their skill and energy.
Dream Team has a tough challenge up ahead.
Dream Team huddle up! This is our last game.
The Superheroes show... confidence as they strut on stage.
They are ready to fight. But where's the Dream Team?
What's this ladies... and gentlemen?
Dream Team doesn't seem to be budging.
Go on, go play your last round.
- l'm not playing. - Why not?
l'm afraid of losing
Pae, go on, coach is calling.
Mom, l don't want to play anymore.
- Why not, sweetie? - l've already lost to them once.
lt's ok. Now's your second chance.
But what if we lose again?
lf we lose, then we'll keep fighting
until we win. What do you say?
- Let's do this! - Let's go.
Mom, can l give you back... the shoes?
Why?
l'm scared of losing and you getting mad.
Oh, you're a big boy don't be scared.
And l won't be mad, even if you lose.
- Really? - Definitely.
- l love you so much mom! - My sweetie. . .
C'mon Dream Team!
Dream Team, combine your strength. 1 2 3
Yeah! Get on stage kids!
HuaKaew come here, son.
l think we should go home.
Wait dad, l might get to play.
This is the last game.
- Let's go before traffic hits. - Really?
- Yes. . . - lt's ok.
l can repeat kindergarten 3 again next year.
l might get to play.
- NooLek. - What's going on?
- Where's Atom? Atom. Atom. - Atom?
Go get Atom! One second please!
Atom, what are you doing here?
The game is about to start.
l get it. Come and sit over here.
What's going on?
Has the Dream Team decided to throw in their towels?
They must be scared of their...
competitors Mr. . . Hey,
where'd he go? My sidekick has disappeared.
Atom,
come out son...
lt's okay,
don't be embarrassed!
Hurry up. Pooping is a natural thing.
Coach! Atom pooped in his pants!
Again. . .
- Mr. Referee, sir? - What is it?
Permission to substitute... 1 player.
One player? Ok, just a minute.
Can you come over here please?
They asking to substitute... 1 player
Go for it, make it 2 if you'd like! So it'd be a fair match.
Sorry, there can only be 9 on a team.
Will you allow substitution of 1 player?
- Fine with me. - Ok. lts settled, 9 players total.
Just you wait and see. This kid's my super sub.
HuaKaew it's time, hop on stage!
- You're serious right? - Yes. Hurry up!
- Hurry! lt's time! Quick! - Go! Go! Go!
W.w.w.ait. Son. . . Wait a minute!
Get up there and fight. Take a puff.
Breathe deep! Fight hard!
You get to play, it's your turn.
Go, go! Fight hard! Hurry son! Go get 'em, HuaKaew!
- HuaKaew. - HuaKaew.
Can you handle it?
Over there! Oh! Over there!
Hey... No.. You're white, they're black, over there
Huh?
The Superheroes... are laughing up a storm.
They may be in real trouble.
He doesn't even know where to stand.
Team coaches over here please.
This is the final match.
Good luck. Have good sportsmanship.
Good luck, you're gonna need it.
Prepare yourself.
We're about to win.
Everyone ready?
- Get 'em good! - Poom, we're right here!
- We should go wait over there. - But l want to cheer up front.
l know, but we should wait over here.
- Are you ready? - Yes!
Grab the rope!
Left hand! One step back!
Let go of the rope and l'll stop being your friend.
Listen for the whistle. lt's the final round.
Do your best kids! Good luck!
Pull!
Hang on, boys! Hang on!
- Pull! - Dream Team, fight, fight!
- Pull! Pull harder! Yeah! - Hold it! Hold it!
Keep it up!
Hang on boys! Hold it! Hold it!
Fight back!!! Pull! Pull!
- Pull it! Pull it! - Keep pulling! Keep pulling!
l'm the judge! l'm the judge! Now! Back to the stand!
Pull with all your strength!
- Harder! Harder! Harder! - Hey! Over here.
- We've won! - l told you to go sit down.
- Ref! Look. Look. We won! - Go sit down. Go sit!
- He isn't looking. We won! - l know you're watching the game
- but go back to the stand... - Ref! We already won!
- Ref! Ref! - Ref! We already won!
- Go get the referee! - Ref! We already won!
Ref! We already won!
- Ref! - Pull! Pull!
- Pull! - Our team won already!
We have a winner, Dream Team!
- YAY!!!!! - YAY!!!!!
- Cheating. - Yeah! We did it! We did it!
Yeah! Now who has the last laugh!
That was just pure luck! Pure luck!
Yeah!!!
l'm gonna get it.
- Good job. - Thank you.
Are you doing it again?
No sir.
Great Job. You make the family proud.
Let's go home big guy!
Did you get bigger?
Many people wonder,
they ask me why.
l decided to coach and what l gained from it.
See you later.
This alone is enough.
What else can you want?
But really, l gained so much.
l learned to understand and love kids more...
and most importantly, l coached a winning team.
l'm sure that's what all coaches hope for.
Don't you think? And what about the children?
What did they get?
Will winning change their lives?
Will they be successful?
Does it make them better people?
l can't be sure.
But what l do know is that.
l'm proud of them and they're proud of themselves.
- As for football. . . - Dad.
l think my team is doing great this year.
- Dad. - Because...
Can you get the ball for me,
- please? - One sec son. One sec
l'm in a middle of something here.
l want the ball! l want the ball!
Just a second, have some reason.
l said l'm busy, don't you understand?
l want the ball!
- l want the ball! - Stop stop stop!
Fine. Let's go get your ball.
Let's call it a day. Okay?
- Now, where's the ball? - lt's in your car.
ln my car? What?
But my car is locked, how'd it get there?
Wait. . . did you break the window?
You did, didn't you?
Ok. Lead the way, son! Lead the way!
That's it for today guys.
Go now! You're in trouble, now.
Hurry! Run! Run!