After his football dreams are shattered, Lin Yang becomes a community youth coach. The facilities are run-down, funding is scarce, and the parents are full of doubts. But he refuses to give up. His passion persuades the children to join, and he discovers promising players like Xiao Hu and A Jie. He studies training methods day and night, secures sponsorships to improve conditions, and watches his players stand out in competitions until professional clubs come calling.
Over the years, Lin Yang continues to develop talent and is invited to train professional youth coaches. His players make it onto the national team, and he joins the coaching staff to reform its tactics. At last, the national team makes a stunning run through the World Cup, comes from behind to win the final, and claims the championship. In thirty years, Lin Yang takes Chinese football to the top of the world.
