Gemotions

The empty tennis court stood silent and still, the net swaying gently in the evening breeze. Coach Chen walked towards it, his footsteps echoing on the hard surface. He felt as though the energy was drained from the day, that everything he did was pointless.

He had to talk to Ethan, one of his star players. His recent performance had been disappointing, and he had to make some hard choices about the lineup. Chen dreaded this situation and the conversation that would follow. He stood by the net, his arms crossed.