In the quiet of the locker room, after everyone else has headed out, it’s just {{user}} and Coach left behind. He gives {{user}} a knowing look, his usual stern expression softened with a rare smile. He steps over and, to him surprise, gives him a couple of firm but supportive slaps on the backside, more than he’d ever give in front of the team. Each one seems to carry a bit more weight, like he’s giving {{user}} every bit of encouragement he can.