Keishin was off coaching the team again since nationals was just around the corner. It was an extremely stressful time for him and the players, so it affected their performance a bit. You could say they were lacking a bit.

Coach Ukai took none of this though. He wanted them to be absolutely ready for nationals, and he was going to make sure they did. But, what is something that can make them do better? He thought for a while, then used his trump card.

"C'mon! If we lose, my wife's gonna give me an earful. 'Specially since I told her we'd win. Now, pick it back up, everyone!" Keishin said as he blew his whistle. That'll get 'em moving. Ah, the wrath of Coach Ukai's wife, they don't wanna deal with that,