School of Champions
Episode 5
Episode 5 | 44m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Headmaster Mark grapples with financial and personal stress while blamed for a tragedy.
Mark, former skiing star and current headmaster, juggles various burdens. Struggling to maintain a strained relationship with both the chief trainer and his son Nikki, he is also blamed for the tragic death of a student. Financial difficulties compound Mark's situation, with an unexpected prospect of salvation resting on his ex-wife's sustainable ski clothing company.
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School of Champions
Episode 5
Episode 5 | 44m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Mark, former skiing star and current headmaster, juggles various burdens. Struggling to maintain a strained relationship with both the chief trainer and his son Nikki, he is also blamed for the tragic death of a student. Financial difficulties compound Mark's situation, with an unexpected prospect of salvation resting on his ex-wife's sustainable ski clothing company.
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As you all know I had a bad accident.
By now it's for sure that I won't be able to keep up with the World Cup level.
I've had intense talks with my team.
I've decided that it's the best solution for me to end my active sports career.
From today onward.
Are there also private reasons for the withdrawal?
Does it have to do with the breakup from the coach?
- Are you pregnant?
Magister Schiesstl.
- Franziska Huber.
Mark Auer.
- Nice to meet you.
Our school stands for discipline.
For quality, ambition, tradition and success, of course.
So my question is: Why do you want to be the head coach?
Well... First of all, I'm not a fan of strict discipline.
Not when it means that students mustn't think for themselves.
I'm no fan of ambition when it blinds you for the right life decisions.
And I don't hold quick success in high regards, when it burns out the athletes in the long run.
And I don't like traditions when they mean keeping up things that are obviously outdated.
I might have to make one thing clear: We're enjoying a good reputation around the world.
And of course we have to defend this reputation.
The school does have a reputation.
I think at the moment it'd be good to get rid of it again.
Luca, can you hear me?
Luca, can you hear me?
Excuse me?
- I'm coming.
Hello?
No, he's doing fine.
Yes, he was really lucky.
No...
Yes, I think you should come to my office.
- No pictures, please.
We'll perform a trauma check.
I don't know.
Today or tomorrow.
On the phone I don't want to... Stay here!
I'll call you, Miss Rossi.
Thanks.
Bye.
Are you satisfied now?
Be careful how you talk to me.
I thought Huber has him under control.
Excuse me, listen up!
I'm sorry, but we have to call it a day.
You have to leave.
I'm sorry.
I can't say anything about it either.
Yes.
Good, thanks.
Bye.
Shit, where is he?
Well, he probably...
He has to be somewhere.
He can't have run away without shoes.
His mother is on her way here.
What shall I tell her?
- They found him.
He's doing well.
He's with the police and they'll bring him here.
So everything's fine again.
Nothing is fine!
Listen!
Tomorrow I'll go to Ramsauer.
We'll work through the videos again.
Then we'll have a press conference.
- What kind of press conference?
It happened at Ramsauer's, not anywhere.
The industry surely already knows about it.
We have to be faster.
You see?
We decide how the story is told.
- Your next stupid idea.
Are you in?
Well... Congratulations.
Mark, I'm sorry too.
But the two of us will manage.
We're in the same boat.
But where I'm sitting, I'll surely drown before you.
Come on, don't be that stagy.
See you.
I thought we could... Are you okay?
Not now.
Are you sure?
- Yes.
Further up, please.
Let's say you want to become faster.
Just dream that you... - I'm so glad nothing happened to him.
But I think he's really exhausted, because his skis are gone.
He should buy new ones.
Do you know how much they cost?
What are you supposed to do when you aren't sponsored?
Not everyone can afford everything.
Shit, is everything fine?
- Yes.
It's just stiffness.
Stiffness?
What from?
From skiing.
- You were on the piste?
Yes.
I don't think that's a good idea.
- Franziska said everything's fine.
No pain no gain.
No risk no fun.
But I'd stop, anyway.
It's fine.
Luca?
Luca?
Briefly come outside.
Sorry, I lost my skis.
That's no problem.
As long as you're healthy.
What did you do?
I was so worried.
Miss Rossi, I have to start with something: We're sorry.
- I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Luca is well-behaved.
But in the mountains he's always been looking for his own paths.
Such solo actions...
It's not just dangerous, but a lot depends on it.
There was a huge camera team with a helicopter.
It's about a lot of money.
Please don't sue us.
No, of course we won't.
As a school we still have responsibility.
Yes, I didn't want to allege wantonness.
He's special.
Yes, he is.
Has anyone ever taken a look at his state?
What do you mean?
Well, is there a diagnosis?
My son has nothing.
Alright, we're here to find a solution together.
Luca is definitely talented.
But becoming a professional athlete is a long way.
One has to be able to follow rules.
No matter how tough it is.
- Yes, I know.
In that case, thanks for your spontaneous visit.
It's already late, you can sleep in one of the rooms.
That's nice, but I have to go back.
Thanks, have a nice evening.
- See you.
And his skis got lost during the event.
His freeride skis are gone.
He needs new ones, anyway.
Two, for slalom and giant slalom.
Two pairs.
Otherwise he can't race.
Alright, thanks.
Alright, we made it.
We made it?
That poor woman thinks we want to sue her, because her son didn't follow our school's rules.
That entire operation was negligent from start to finish.
And both of us failed to prevent it.
Yes, but in the end... - We have to apologize to her.
More than once.
- Why?
Luca could have died.
Yes, but everything turned out fine.
- Turned out fine?
For the school.
Humanly it was shit.
Okay, good.
No matter what I do, it's never fine for you.
This isn't about you at all.
Thanks, Fipsi.
- No problem.
Where have you been?
You can't just shut down the hut.
We're a refuge.
What if there had been an emergency?
- There was an emergency.
What happened?
It's because of Luca.
I need an advance, Bernie.
Where shall I get an advance from?
I have to take care of my son.
One way or another, otherwise I'll leave.
Laura, your boy is at the school, don't worry.
Danny, you can't imagine the costs.
I can't even pay the shitty skis.
I'll take care of it.
What are you doing?
- I'll go on the piste again.
Healthy.
Yes?
- Good morning.
Dani, please come along.
You're also wanted at the press conference.
What?
I have to get ready first.
Yes, go.
What are you planning to do?
Do you want to get on the piste?
Yes, I want to get back into skiing.
I told you it's too soon.
We won't make progress if you don't trust the concept.
Yes, but I'm really doing better.
Your training helped and I hardly feel pain in my leg anymore.
Nawal, it has to heal properly.
Do you get it?
Otherwise the next accident might end it all.
Dani, what is it?
Come, let's go.
- Yes.
See you later.
Welcome, I first want to thank you all for showing up.
I want to show you that our two young talents are doing well after their spectacular run.
We'll focus on the training again.
The start of the season is going well.
And we're convinced we'll once again be at the top this year.
Hello, Leitner from the journal.
I have a question for Luca Rossi.
How did you get into that lunatic run?
Did the school put you under pressure to do something badass?
Of course not.
- Can he answer the question himself?
What?
The question was: Did the school put you under pressure to do something badass, because of the crazy run.
No.
- But you risked your life.
Afterwards you ran away.
That doesn't seem relaxed.
What is this supposed to be?
A cross examination?
No, it's a normal question.
- Franziska Huber, head coach and mental coach.
I think your questions are inappropriate.
These are teenagers and Luca is especially... - Especially what?
Is he disabled?
No, I didn't say that.
- Well...
Enough!
Those are unqualified questions.
You may leave the conference now.
- Sorry for the wording.
I'd like to get back to... - You won't get back to anything.
Goodbye.
This is your next mistake.
May I leave, too?
- Yes.
That worked out really well.
Let me tell you something: I know the publisher of that journal.
He's a sauna friend of mine.
Helmut, please stop.
- Don't shit yourself.
Edda.
- Hi.
What are you doing here?
- I wanted to call you that I'd come.
But I realized the conference... - The press conference is over.
The way your colleagues behaved there won't be another one.
Neither will there be solo interviews with Mr. Auer.
Hello, Edda.
Hello, nice to see you.
- Sorry, I...
Were you longing for your boy?
- Miss Auer.
I shifted an appointment with the skiing academy Seeberg.
And the interview with the sports channel Freyber is a video call now.
Great, thanks.
Why do you look at other schools?
I work for Slope now.
Edda is Slope.
I took over the management.
You didn't mention that.
The idea of "a greener white" started a real trend.
Green or white?
Weed instead of cocaine?
Sustainability in winter sports.
So far it's been working very well in Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, to the USA.
We'll also expand to Austria.
Wait, why do you look at those tiny schools then?
We're the right ones for you.
We're looking for a partner for our green, sustainable change in structure at the school.
And being international has been a topic at ours for ages.
Great, I'd love to take a look at it.
I have no time now, I have appointments, but maybe tomorrow.
Yes.
- I'll greet Niki.
He's currently training.
- I'll try it.
Bye.
What's that bullshit you're talking about?
We're looking for a partner?
Our sustainability concept?
We don't have a concept.
Yes, I'll make one up.
- How do you want to do it?
I just will.
- Please don't.
We'd have another scandal.
Helmut!
- Good news, Petra.
The press conference?
- Not really.
But Edda Auer was there.
Mark's ex-wife?
And CEO of Slope.
Petra, I have a very good feeling.
Alright, what have you got there?
- The bad news.
What is it?
- The balances.
If we keep going like this, Gasteienlift corporation can only afford a share of the school until the end of the quarter.
Well... Well, that doesn't matter.
We have to invest everything in Slope.
I need all the formulas for a green seal.
Environmental certificate, sustainability certificate and so on.
Okay.
- And I need a training contract.
A training contract?
- Yes.
I have to get it today.
Yes?
Hey, big boy.
Did mom get hold of you?
No, we have to hand over our cellphones before training.
That's good.
Tell me: Did you know that mom now is the head of Slope?
- Yes.
You could have told me.
Okay.
How could I have known?
Yes.
It had been good had you told me.
Sorry.
- Okay.
May I take a shower?
- Sure.
Nikki - Yes?
She'll come back soon, anyway.
Okay, thanks.
Good.
Let's write that down as a success.
Your performance has hardly declined.
May I join in the training again?
I'd be fine with it.
I have Nawal's training results and Luca's coaching concept.
I'll have my first session with him now.
I tested Nawal.
She's free of pain.
That's great.
Yes, I'm just doing my job.
DARLING, I HOPE THEY'RE FINE I CAN ONLY AFFORD ONE PAIR.
MUM I wanted to talk to you about what happened at the heliskiing.
How was the trip for you?
Good.
- Why didn't you go down the normal track?
I usually go down where I want to.
Luca, you fell badly.
You could have died.
Okay.
- So not everything was fine.
I lost my skis.
- Okay.
Were the skis especially important to you?
They were expensive.
And why did you run away from the ambulance?
I didn't run away.
I was looking for my skis.
Without shoes?
Why are you even here?
I can't stay with mom forever.
What do you want with that petition?
Why are you talking the school down?
And Auer.
What do you want to achieve?
What do you want?
- I asked what you want.
You told us to come.
- No, I want you to tell me what you want.
Do you want money?
How much?
How much would it be worth to you?
- I can't tell you now.
That'd... Come, Katrin.
I just want it to never happen to a child again.
Keep your money.
See you.
- See you.
I prepared the documents for Slope.
And which name shall I write on the coach contract?
Veighofer.
Veighofer?
- Yes, Veighofer.
We have to focus on our stars again.
The dithering is over.
Do you want a coffee?
- No.
Hey.
You're here.
I...
I have to apologize to you.
What I did with Luca's mother...
It really was clumsy.
Also towards you.
I'm sorry.
I know this needs time.
With Luca and Nawal.
And...
I need you.
We'll do this together.
I also thought about something.
I want to do my job well.
Maybe we should separate the private part and the professional one.
It's too complicated.
What?
Why?
I don't get it.
Because it's too complicated.
It's too exhausting for me.
- But you're doing a great job.
Yes, thanks for the praise.
That's also a job of the boss.
I didn't know you need one.
- I don't.
Yet I'm glad about it.
Good evening.
Sorry for being this late.
But from Vienna it's a world trip to get here.
Stefan?
- Marc.
Hello again.
I'm supposed to give you this.
Hello, Stefan.
- Franziska Huber.
Sorry, what is this about?
- Didn't Helmut inform you?
No.
Well, I'm back.
As the principal?
- Of course not.
As the head coach.
I'm the head coach.
Of course.
Vice head coach.
And environmental officer.
Impossible.
- That's absolutely impossible.
I don't need another coach.
- Look: I was asked to take over that job.
If it doesn't work out and the children don't accept me, we'll have to react.
But for now the decision has been made.
- You made it?
No, Helmut.
- But I thought he kicked you out.
Be careful with different truths.
I've trained a very successful international pro team for a few years.
Now I'm back because Helmut asked me.
If you don't like that, you have to talk to him.
I think everyone's here.
Ten champions.
Great.
I like training future champions.
At full speed.
And with professionals one thing became crystal clear.
How much do you have to give?
Everything.
- Everything.
Exactly.
I looked at your performance so far.
You have a few highly interesting raw diamonds.
To cut them we'll start with an increase in strength.
Where are my champions?
I'll show you the training of the champions.
- Wait!
We have training plans and schedules.
You can't come here and ruin everything.
Sorry, head coach.
I didn't want to cut your competences.
You already did.
- I just want to split the students up.
I'll take Nawal, Luca... - No!
Sorry, it won't work for me like this.
If Helmut Schiesstl wants two coaches here from now on, we'll find a solution.
Okay?
I have individual training plans for the entire year.
In sports you sometimes have to cut training plans when you get the chance.
Sorry, who says that?
- Experience.
Okay, why don't we let the children decide?
No way!
- Good idea.
Helmut Schiesstl is expecting a report from me.
And he wants a good cooperation.
Alright.
Hey, you heard it.
There's another coach.
Stefan.
You can listen to what their training methods stand for.
Then you can decide where you want to go.
Today we'll try it this way.
Go for it.
I offer a rough training without compromises.
High speed.
Whoever is interested can come to the left side.
Head coach?
With me you get a complete and sustainable improve in performance.
Nawal, please go to Franziska.
She has a training program specifically for you.
She knows your injury, and with you we mustn't risk anything.
It won't work like this.
Who else?
Nikki, great.
Thanks.
Levy, Solenn, come here.
- Seriously?
Yes, come.
Don't complain.
- We can switch again later.
Anybody else?
Okay, is this fine?
Okay, let's go.
Alright, everybody gets a Kettlebell.
Please only these.
Purple and up.
The others are for decoration.
Look for a spot in the room.
Be careful with your backs.
Great.
Yes.
Grab it from behind.
Very good.
Let's go.
Up!
Let's do super sets.
Last year we developed them with theÖSV.
You were the head coach of theÖSV?
I worked there as a freelancer.
I'm more flexible as an advisor.
- For how long?
Stop talking!
Let's go!
Slowly put your weight on the front leg.
Push!
One, two.
Push!
Three.
Push!
Four.
Push!
Yes!
Five.
Breathing out we open up sideways into warrior two.
We're getting the energy from the front.
Hurry!
My hair is ruined from the chlorine.
- Yes.
So?
How was it for you?
It was great.
- Incredible.
Good, we're getting serious.
Let's go to the gym and bleed you dry.
See you then, girls.
Good job.
Keep going.
- Thanks.
Hello, the head coach.
The pool is yours.
- Thanks.
Have fun.
- We will.
In competitive sports you'll always have to get from stress to relaxation.
Today we want to train that underwater.
The goal is to stay underwater for as long as possible.
So, prepare for one minute.
Take deep breaths.
Breathe out twice as long.
Five, four, three, two, one.
Go!
Two minutes.
Very good.
Okay, well done.
It's pretty expensive.
Don't worry.
- I do worry.
You're way too young.
- You spend all the money for Dani.
What is this nonsense?
- This isn't nonsense.
I know that we hardly make money with the farm.
There's nothing left for me.
- Come on, check yourself.
I don't know you like this.
You're jealous of Dani.
I'm not jealous, but she doesn't deserve this.
What?
- Well... Tell me.
Hey.
- Hi.
The mental training is going really well.
Great.
Sorry, I don't think I have to introduce her, our head coach.
Franziska Huber.
Great.
I'm glad to meet you.
Edda Auer.
Slope's CEO.
- I'm glad.
I'm a fan as well.
Great.
- Boss!
Report about the morning.
They're training so well.
They're great.
- Stefan, Sorry.
Edda Auer.
Slope's CEO.
Hello.
- Good day.
Stefan Schweighofer.
- Coach.
Yes, exactly.
- Auer and Auer?
Is this a coincidence?
Divorced.
- I see.
I need you briefly.
I love it that you support the school.
By the way, can I call you by your first name?
- With pleasure.
Franziska.
Edda, nice to meet you.
We need more women.
- Yes.
A lot has to change.
Skiing can't remain the way it's been.
Fine, but Helmut Schiesstl and I did a lot to change the sport, right?
Yes, I heard it.
I'm looking forward to the sustainability report.
Yes, me too.
- Me too.
Shall we keep looking?
I can see someone this is actually about.
Dani!
This is Daniela Strobl.
One of our up and coming talents.
Right, Strobl.
Hello.
I'm Edda.
From Slope.
I already took a look at your profile.
You're really active on social media.
Yes, a little.
- This is great.
That many followers.
You know what?
I'll give you my card.
Then we can talk, if you want.
I'd be glad.
Really?
And I'd like to get to know your colleague.
What was his name again?
- Luca Rossi.
Luca Rossi, right.
We're also interested in him.
Alright.
Thanks, Dani.
Thanks.
- See you.
Thanks, bye.
See you soon, I hope.
- Bye.
Can you give me Luca Rossi's information?
I unfortunately can't just give you a child's information.
I can't imagine that Dani did it on purpose.
- She did.
I told her that I know.
She acted as if nothing had happened.
I didn't know whether I should tell anyone.
But this isn't fair.
You did the right thing, Steffi.
What shall we do now?
If Dani cheated to get her spot... ...we have to tell them.
A Strobl doesn't cheat.
Still here?
- I forgot my bottle.
Are you well?
Yes, everything's okay.
I just wanted to tell you that I thought the diving training was cool.
Last week, too.
That new style we're doing.
That holistic training.
At first it was a little weird for me.
But now it's great.
- I'm glad.
When Mr. Veighofer came I thought I could change something now.
But you stayed and did your thing.
And I thought that was cool.
- Okay.
It should be normal, but you really...
I'm a feminist.
- Bye then.
So?
How was it with Veighofer?
Incredible.
We're doing great things.
He's a professional.
What about you?
I'm well.
Great.
It's crazy.
300 more followers since Edda from Slope tagged me.
Good for you.
She said I'm exciting.
I can't believe it.
Sleep well.
TOMORROW I'LL COME TO THE SCHOOL WITH DAD.
WE'LL REPORT YOUR FRAUD.
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