
School of Champions
Episode 6
Episode 6 | 44m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Chief trainer Franziska struggles with reforming the school while coping with pressure.
Chief trainer Franziska started coaching to bring change to the ski school. She faces the tough reality of pursuing her visionary approaches amidst time and performance pressure. Her complex relationship with Mark complicates the matter. An additional strain manifests when Veighofer joins the school, increasing the pressure concerning Nawal's therapy, and triggering a disastrous series of events.
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School of Champions
Episode 6
Episode 6 | 44m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Chief trainer Franziska started coaching to bring change to the ski school. She faces the tough reality of pursuing her visionary approaches amidst time and performance pressure. Her complex relationship with Mark complicates the matter. An additional strain manifests when Veighofer joins the school, increasing the pressure concerning Nawal's therapy, and triggering a disastrous series of events.
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That shitty final stretch.
I've always managed it perfectly during training.
My shitty starting position.
It was rutted.
What could I have done?
I told you, Lerche wouldn't manage it.
Just like Hannes.
The finishing is shit!
- Mark.
Mark, you have to accept reality.
I can't justify you anymore.
Look, you have a family now.
I won't drop you.
I swear.
But... Maybe a solid job would be the better option now.
Schiesstl suggested you.
What am I supposed to say?
Mark Auer.
Of course we'd be honored.
You know the business and the great reputation our school has to maintain.
We're training the world elite.
But I don't have to explain that to you.
I'm glad to welcome you as our new coach.
I can't go on like this.
Since you've become a coach, you've hardly been at home.
Sorry, we had to talk about the lineup.
But you could have called.
I can't call or leave when Veighofer wants to talk about something.
I also have to get up early.
Not only you.
I've already given up my career for you.
Because of us?
You'd love for that to be true.
You wanted to talk to me?
- Yes, hello Paul.
Come in.
Take a seat.
Well, Paul... You know what we'll talk about, right?
Okay, we'll sprint now, so nobody falls asleep.
If the lung isn't burning, you did something wrong.
Alright, champions.
It has to hurt.
Mr. Veighofer.
Will you... - If you can talk, you're running too slowly.
I just don't get it.
Mom and I always made sure you'd become two decent, honest girls.
And now this.
You mustn't lie.
Dani, I know that this is your dream.
I understand that.
But you can't cheat to achieve your dream.
Do you get that?
What am I supposed to do?
You have to do the right thing.
I hope you know what's right.
In that case I'll go to the principal.
I was good at the training runs.
I was only shitty at the race.
Steffi didn't want this anyway.
So I swapped out the numbers.
Okay, do you have any idea what we should do now?
We're making fools of ourselves.
I'm sorry.
What are you sorry for?
That I cheated.
Yes, you did.
It's important to admit one's mistakes.
Otherwise you can't learn from them.
Do you remember when I said that you don't belong here?
That was a mistake, too.
You proved to me the opposite.
We don't care how you got here.
You weren't the fastest, but you proved to us that you have unconditional will.
We want to promote it here.
Because you need it at the top.
I'm allowed to stay?
Dad, you shall come to the principal's office.
Okay.
I have to head on, I missed out on 30 minutes of training.
Wait, what?
You'll stay?
- I'm allowed to.
Steffi!
- Dani!
You're really allowed to stay?
Besides everything?
I'm sorry.
You have to promise to me that you'll be the first Strobl at the Olympics.
So, what happened?
Tell me.
What is it?
You can continue right away.
It's a little much for you, right?
I know it.
At the school they see a lot of potential in Dani.
I'll make it possible for Dani.
Steffi!
Look at the bright side.
Now it's for sure that you can take over the farm.
- What does that have to do with the farm?
It's logical.
Once Dani races in the World Cup, she can't stay at home.
I don't want to stay at home either.
- What else do you want to do?
Doesn't matter anymore.
Go!
Three, two, one.
One for bronze!
One!
Two for silver!
One, two!
Luca, what is it?
Three for gold!
One, two, three.
Change!
Luca, what's wrong?
You told me to do ten.
I did.
Good training, considering they got you out of an avalanche.
Keep going.
Mr. Veighofer, I'll put more weights on there.
Five, four...
Hurry!
...three, two, one!
Go!
What is it?
Straight!
Very good!
Break!
Please drink something!
Two, three, four, five.
Here's a little challenge for the ambitious.
Come, let's go.
Push-up!
Down fast, up slow, clap.
One!
Go up slowly!
Two!
Three!
Go up slowly!
Four!
Go up slowly!
Five!
Quickly go down!
Yes, down!
Slowly go down!
Up and clap!
Slowly go down!
You can't talk anymore?
Take deep breaths and slowly go up.
Fast!
Slowly go up!
Fast!
What is it, princess?
Hand!
Hurry!
Up!
Are you exhausted?
Push!
Give me your hand, princess!
Push!
Get up!
Push!
Alright, the break will be over in 15 seconds.
Ten!
Great.
- Alright, done.
Your oxygen intake looks good.
That should be fine for the competition.
Can you continue there?
- Awesome.
How much do you have?
- Nawal, briefly come here.
Last time I gave you a pill.
Yes.
It's a high dosage.
You mustn't take more.
- I know.
I felt as if some were missing in the poultice.
I just want to make sure you really don't take them anymore.
As all of that worked out really quickly.
Well, your training helped.
Okay, that was the plan.
Thanks.
Hey, Dani.
How are things?
- Fine.
You know that you have to work harder than all the others?
Don't disappoint us at the cup.
- Okay.
I believe in you.
Thanks.
- Don't thank me.
The prostate grew.
- Thank God I don't have that.
This is a dream.
- It's a nightmare that Zeiler handed in a petition.
What shall we do?
- Nothing.
What should we do?
Shoot her?
- Helmut, stay calm.
No, we can't do this.
People already signed it.
- I don't care.
I do.
How many signatures?
- No idea, we have to check it.
But in my opinion it's only people who have no problem with Auer.
They just think it's better for nature when people ski less.
If everything stayed as it was.
They want nothing more?
So it doesn't matter.
Let's ignore it.
No, because we'll go green as well.
That's important.
That's new.
Think about it.
You can write a story about us.
Yes.
- What else have we got?
The Chinese sent an offer.
- What for?
For everything you can buy.
The school, for example.
- I see.
Doesn't matter.
I'm not interested.
We'll wait how the school will develop.
Whether a sponsor will bite.
We already have an interesting company at hand.
Sustainable, international, solvent, Swiss.
Swiss?
- Better than Chinese.
Hello.
- Very good.
So, what do you say?
You can't decide that alone.
How much too little do we have?
You remain silent.
- We have to learn lowering our sight.
It's no surprise that Steffi doesn't like this.
- Doesn't like this?
Nobody asked me whether I like it.
Dad, I don't want to inherit the farm.
I imagined it differently.
I don't want to screw up my life.
- Not screw it up?
Are you mad?
Karl!
I understand you.
- I'm glad you at least understand her.
Because I don't.
- Check yourself!
You don't have to have a bad conscience.
If nobody wants the farm, we'll sell it.
I got a great offer.
What are you talking about?
What offer?
From an Asian investor.
Grubinger sold already.
Why didn't you tell me?
- Because it's my farm.
Would you leave us alone, Steffi?
I need to talk to dad.
I can't tell you.
I don't get it either.
Skiing and eating?
She's 14.
Dear God, that can change.
You can't go on like this.
We'll lose our children if you continue screaming like this.
I don't understand why you're surprised.
- Surprised?
Don't even start!
Are you excited about tomorrow?
No.
Now I can finally do what I'm here for.
What's that?
To win.
And we're here for fun?
Are you excited?
- Yes, always.
I have an exercise for the nerves.
My father taught me.
Do you want to do it?
- With pleasure.
Keep a straight back.
Relax.
Just breathe in and out.
After taking a deep breath, you make two fists.
Cramp your hands.
Then you quickly let go and breathe out.
Do you miss your father?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
Congratulations for winning.
- Thanks.
What is this?
- Give it to me.
Painkillers?
Does your foot still hurt?
Franziska prescribed them to me.
Please give them to me.
I heard it when she asked whether you have them.
You said no.
I needed them.
You can't take painkillers forever.
This is our secret, okay?
Yes.
Great win.
Congrats.
- Thanks.
You really have to document everything, right?
Hello?
It's my first time on the podium.
I have to record this.
Do you want me to take a picture of you?
Wait, we can just take one together.
How often do two top three racers live in one room?
Dani never used to do this.
Look.
They're all the same.
- She's just a wannabe influencer.
That grin all the time.
She looks stupid.
- Yes.
They think they're stars because they're at that school.
There has to be something we can do.
What do you want to do?
Well, everyone has to find out that Dani cheated.
My mother knows a journalist.
He wanted to write about Paul, but the school prevented that.
I remember that night well.
The phone rang at midnight.
Yes?
The school had called.
Turn him around.
One, two, three.
Open your eyes, Pauli.
How did this happen?
- No idea.
Can I help?
- Stiff jaw.
No vital signs.
Why isn't he wearing shoes?
- Maybe he jumped.
Do you want a coffee?
- Yes, thanks.
Anything important?
- It's from the mayor.
They sent the petition back.
An injunction suit?
This can't be true.
Those assholes.
Really?
Calm down, darling.
Maybe we should let it rest.
You can't be serious.
- Everything's getting worse.
I'll go through all instances.
- Dear God, it's pointless.
Steffi.
Good morning.
- Good morning.
Do you want breakfast?
- No, thanks.
Are you sure?
- Yes.
Okay.
I don't want to offend anyone, but if it's okay for you, I'd like to take care of it.
But I tasked Franziska to do it.
But it was therapized incorrectly.
If she treats it with painkillers, it'll get worse.
Mark, we have to do something now, so the knee isn't damaged lastingly.
It's her competence, Stefan.
You're the principal.
To me it's just about the children.
Wait!
I'll talk to her.
Maybe you can look at it for a few hours.
Better than nothing.
- But I'll talk to her.
Alright.
Mark Auer!
Get out, you coward!
Auer!
- Zeiler?
You still don't have that under control?
- I'll take care of it.
What's wrong with you?
Why are you screaming around?
You know that.
- Mark, is everything okay?
Yes, everything's okay.
I'll take care of it.
They can know what a corrupt bunch you are.
First you decline the petition and then you sue me?
You surely did it.
- I have no idea what you're talking about.
Shitty fascist club.
- Do you know who that is?
Enough!
- Paul Zeiler's mother.
I have to call the police.
Michi?
Shall he arrest me?
Yes, if necessary.
- Piss off!
How well did you know Paul?
As well as you know people in the village.
A little.
How did he do at school?
No idea.
But he was always happy.
Everyone was shocked when he fell from the roof.
Can you give me the address?
What do you want there?
I want to go there.
If you think so.
What is it?
I have to evaluate the training results.
Veighofer was here and wants to take a closer look at Nawal.
A closer look?
Why?
He has concerns.
- What concerns?
She got a gold medal at her first tournament after our therapy.
He doesn't have to get involved in it.
- He isn't sure whether she really is free of pain.
What is this about?
- Or whether she takes painkillers or something.
She doesn't take painkillers.
I asked her.
You asked her?
- Yes.
Why did you think of that?
- I gave her painkillers once.
You did what?
- Yes, one pill.
Shortly after she fell.
Mark, I know the dosage.
It relieves the body and it can regenerate better.
But we can't let her start if she's in pain.
I tested her and she promised she's free of pain.
Are you sure she didn't have access to more painkillers?
Okay, maybe Veighofer should take a look.
What would you do in my situation?
- I don't know.
I'm not a principal.
I'm the head coach.
I don't need a second person watching me.
Franziska.
The painkillers were a mistake.
- As if you had never taken anything.
Shit.
Steffi, we couldn't sleep all night.
Why didn't you call?
You can't just stay away all night.
Dad and I were worried.
I was at Zeiler's.
- At Basti's?
You can't do that.
- Why not?
At your age you can't just stay away.
The Zeilers are... - What?
Say something, Karl.
We just don't want you to spend so much time there.
- Why?
Basti isn't good for you.
What?
Dani cheats at the school and can stay, but Basti is bad for me?
That's something different, Steffi.
- It isn't.
Basti is right.
The school is ruining our family and all you see are medals.
You're grounded.
Have you gone mad?
- Screw you.
Stay!
Where is she going?
- To school.
It took you long.
- Dani dawdled.
Come to the gym at 2pm, okay?
Why?
- I want to take a look at your injury.
One is especially careful with a talent like you.
Yes.
- Okay, see you.
Mr. Veighofer?
Excuse me, would you train me solo?
No.
If it costs extra, my father can pay.
That's no problem.
You still haven't understood, right?
I have cash with me.
No, definitely not.
But listen!
We'll meet here at 4pm.
Outside and properly.
It's cold outside and we don't want our princess to get a cold.
Skiing underwear, skiing suit, skiing shoes.
Everything.
Alright?
Yes.
- We'll start at 4pm sharp.
Alright.
Thanks.
Yes?
Do you want to visit Basti?
He isn't here.
Right... Come inside.
He'll surely return soon.
With pleasure.
Please.
My name is Nicki.
- Katrin.
Do you want a tea?
With pleasure.
I'm terribly sorry.
Thanks.
It's surely been tough.
I always thought that I knew what was going on in him.
If you want you can wait upstairs in Basti's room.
I'll get you your tea.
What are you doing?
This isn't Basti's room.
I just wanted to look.
What did you want to look?
Why do you think my father has to do with it?
You're Mark Auer's son?
Did he send you to spy on me?
No.
You know what?
Get out!
Now!
I just don't think my father has to do with it.
He's a lot, but... My son killed himself, because he couldn't bear the pressure from that shitty school.
And as the principal your father is responsible for everything that happens there.
That's life as an adult.
But he could explain it to you himself, right?
Now get lost!
Awesome.
Great.
Nawal, I was looking for you.
I have to train with Veighofer.
- He can wait for once.
I'll ask you once again: Did you take the pills from my bag?
No, I'm not in pain anymore.
- We have to be honest with each other.
I am honest.
I don't believe you.
Well...
So it's probably better for Veighofer to take over.
Yes, I'm already late.
Try to jump on the box.
I'll show you.
Position your legs at hip-width.
Feet up.
Land in a crouch.
Okay?
Stay crouched.
Go for it.
Okay, yes.
Rounder back.
Only the back.
Wait.
Great.
Do it again.
I visited the Zeilers.
- Okay.
How was it?
For some reason she's sure it's my father's fault that her son is dead.
I WILL TELL THE PRESS But she lost a son.
I feel sorry.
Tell me if I bore you.
No, sorry.
I think it's great you were there.
And, yes...
I'LL GO TO THE PRESS.
YOU'RE DESTROYING OUR FAMILY.
I'll leave.
- Sorry.
It's important.
Do you know what I dreamed tonight?
- What?
That I found the skis.
Pauli's?
- Yes.
And it felt so real.
What are you doing here?
I'm waiting for Mr. Veighofer.
He'll do solo training with me.
- Now?
Veighofer has been in the weight room with Nawal for hours.
He won't come anymore.
Don't let him shit you.
What an asshole!
Wanker!
Okay, move to the left side.
- Yes.
Try to balance.
Great.
You realized that you started trembling?
- Yes.
It's still a little weaker.
We have to work on that.
Okay, you can stop.
Look at this.
You see it?
Swipe over and look at it.
You start trembling there.
Unfortunately my colleague didn't treat it properly I didn't realize that I was this lopsided.
This happens unconsciously.
But we'll manage.
Please give me the cellphone.
There are more.
What?
There are more.
- Right, they're for analyses.
Give me the cellphone, please.
- They don't have to do with training.
Nawal, look!
We're doing this holistically.
It's about all situations.
Including normal situations.
You standing at the buffet.
How do you stand?
If you have a protective stance, it manifests itself.
- In my bathing suit in the fitting room?
Yes, it's a good example.
Look at your hips.
They're lopsided.
In the fitting room?
- That's what it's about, Nawal.
24/7 you have to remember to stand correctly.
Then you don't just do it privately, but also on the piste.
Then you can become a professional.
Otherwise you'll stay an amateur.
It's that simple.
You're perverted.
- What's perverted?
How do you talk to me?
You're the biggest talent I've seen here in 20 years.
We won't ruin this because of nonsense.
Give me the cellphone.
Let me go!
- Shit!
I have the key.
At 6pm the central locking locks the gyms.
Have fun with the amateurs.
Hey, can we do something as friends today?
Not now, Dani.
Watch a movie?
Please, I'm not doing well.
I think... Veighofer... Is it about Veighofer and your shitty training again?
You can be the fastest, but stop acting up like that.
Nawal?
ARE YOU STILL UP?
I didn't want to scream at you.
CAN WE MEET IN THE SKIING STABLE?
Hey, what is it?
Hey, what's wrong?
Veighofer... Nawal, what about Veighofer?
He took pictures of me.
What do you mean he took pictures?
I didn't want that.
Did he touch you?
Yes.
No.
We'll go to my father and tell him what happened.
There have to be consequences.
- No.
It'd make everything worse.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
You don't have to be sorry.
That I pulled you down with me.
- You really didn't.
I'm overreacting.
Nawal, you aren't overreacting.
He mustn't touch you.
Shall we go to the police?
I'm tired.
I won't tell anyone that I saw you at the girls'.
Hey.
- Hey, may I come in?
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