Track Coach

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About This Video

"Track Coach" involved a large amount of casting: not only the boy and his coach, but also the other runners, the crowd in the stands, referees, and the people on the sidewalk. Just to be part of the crowd is challenging. They have to cheer over and over again, displaying just as much enthusiasm at the end of the day as they did at the beginning. Usually a crowd only cheers for a couple of hours! The young men running also had to sprint over and over again, and stay just as fired up the tenth time as they were the first. The crowd and actors, however, were a wonderful addition to the spot because they were enthusiastic about promoting the message: that sometimes it takes someone else to see our potential and challenge us to do our best.

Video Transcript

MUSIC: “If you believe in me, I will believe in what will be, give us the future…”
BOY: Even the first day I met Coach, he made me feel like I could do better.
COACH: You can do better.
LYRIC: “If you believe in me…”
VOICEOVER: I hated that. Feeling like the best I could do would only last one day.
LYRIC: “I will believe in what will be…”
VOICEOVER: But I stuck with it…
LYRIC: “Give us the future, please, that’s all we need of you.”
VOICEOVER: Well, actually, he stuck with me.
LYRIC: “If you believe in me…”
VOICEOVER: When I finally did win, he wasn’t surprised.
COACH: I knew you had it in you.
ANNCR/SUPER: Believing…Pass It On.
COACH: You did real good.
ANNCR/SUPER: A message from The Foundation for a Better Life.

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1	Cata, Bauti y Belu 30 days ago from New York The coach is not showing emotions but he deeply believes in this kid.
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7	Rebecca 12 months ago from Columbus, GA This video really inspired me!!
8	Jen h over 1 year ago from California What a wonderful, great use of air space! Each of these fantastic mini lessons are great in size! Thank you so much for reminding us that people can be really good at heart and inspiring us to be better! Fantastic! I'm in awe of the talented writers, actors and direction!
9	Scott D. almost 2 years ago from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI This version of If "You Believe in Me" is sung by Kenny Loggins.
10	Cathy M about 2 years ago from Edison Intermediate Center, South Bend, IN The is a great site that I can use with my 7-8th grade students!
11	Jim H about 2 years ago from Lena IL Outstanding spots.
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13	Joel O. over 2 years ago from Hoboken, New Jersey I can't even begin to explain how amazing I think this foundation is and how amazing every single one of these videos are!
14	Jeffrey G. about 3 years ago from Denver, CO Great ad and great song. Does anyone know who sings it?
15	Alexis W. about 3 years ago from Spartanburg This video, "Track Coach," is awesome. There are people in the world like this!
16	Esther V. over 3 years ago from Questar3, Hudson, NY I borrowed the DVD from another educator and it just inspired my class. Thank you for these wonderful clips!
17	Neille P. over 3 years ago from Utah I really think this website has made a huge impact in my life. Thank you.
18	Jacqueline C. over 3 years ago from Memphis, TN I am so glad that your site shows diverse culture. It is the beauty of expressions!
19	Stay Positive over 3 years ago from Alabama These clips are just what I needed-positive vibes. How can I get the collection on DVD? [The Foundation offers free DVDs and posters to educators, non profit organizations, and work places. Please refer to the "For Schools" link below.]
20	Sherry B. almost 4 years ago from North Carolina Who sings this version of "If you believe in me"? Very pretty!
21	Hannah S. about 4 years ago from Sierra Madre, California USA This was the very first video I saw from your organization, and I've looked for them on TV ever since. Thank you!
22	Ben M. over 4 years ago from Colorado, USA What a great idea! I think you can get a free DVD if you click on the "for schools" button at the bottom of the page.
23	Rebecca S. over 4 years ago from rwcampschmidt@yahoo.com Is there any way to get a DVD of these clips? We would like to use them for a program that we are having for the youth of our church.
24	John C. over 4 years ago from Knoxville, TN, USA I am a foster parent and this tv spot keeps me focused on helping my foster child be all he can be.
25	Kevin F. over 4 years ago from Honolulu, Hawaii USA Thank You for using Kenny Loggins' song "If You Believe". I do believe!
26	Lady Samm almost 5 years ago from Toronto, Canada Believing in one self is a wonder but having someone believe in you is the true gift of LOVE! I believe you are wakening our spirits with this gentle reminder.
27	Jung-in Kim about 5 years ago from Seoul, Korea As a high school teacher, I am really inspired by this TV spot. Great job!

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