A small, timid man and a natural-born leader, Paul brings out the best in his young players by reminding them, 'Ya gotta try." Even after his players grow up and start families of their own, they continue to rely on Paul for advice and support.

When Martha suffers a series of strokes, Paul has to quit coaching after his team wins the state championship. But that doesn't stop him from continuing to be the mainstay in many of his players' lives, proving that a man doesn't have to be big to make a big difference.