One-time football star Pete Ellerbee comes to Walnut Grove to coach the town's football team. Albert decides to join, as he can learn valuable skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and doing your best. But those aren't Ellerbee's goals. His goal is but one – to win, since it proves manhood and pride. Soon, football isn't so much fun in Walnut Grove, when Ellerbee's desire to push the boys beyond their abilities endangers their safety and well-being.