The boys are all hesitant when one boy's mother is the only parent who volunteers to coach their Little League team, but there is quite a surprise in store for them.

Tod Baker is sure his new hockey stick will improve his game significantly. But when his team loses, he realizes good stickhandling requires hard work and practice. He puts his new stick in the closet with a vow not to use it until he deserves it. But will it be this year, or next?

A young, inexperienced football team discovers that its beginner's luck is due to a series of mysterious but successful plays anonymously sent to the coach.