In addition to training the Defenders to be competitive runners, Coach also teaches them to work together as a team, helping them learn to be responsible and empathetic. What tactics does he use to teach these life lessons?

For Coach, responsibility and accountability are key. When Coach finds that Ghost has stolen from Everything Sports, Ghost is banned from the team until he takes responsibility and is held accountable for his theft. As the same time, Coach reminds Ghost that he cannot use running to run away from his life, but must run toward being something better. Because of this, Ghost becomes a better person and looks forward to the future rather than allowing himself to be dragged down by the past.