The Best Fit
1 After school, Tanner went straight to the gym. He couldn’t wait to check the list to
see if he’d made the basketball team. Seeing that his name wasn’t there, Tanner sadly
walked away, wondering if he could do anything well.
2 About that time, Coach Jenkins caught up with Tanner and told him how sorry he
was that Tanner had not made the team.
3 “Tanner, you’re the most organized kid I know,” said Coach Jenkins. “No matter
what the sport or activity is, you always know what needs to be done, and you do it
without complaining. That’s why I’d like for you to be our team manager.”
4 “I never realized that being a manager required so much skill. If you really need me,
I’ll be glad to do it,” Tanner said, smiling.
5 “Great!” Coach Jenkins said as he smiled back.