The mother and the coach of a teenage girl refused to help tie her skates but they changed their minds

Sarah always loved watching figure skating on TV and dreamed of one day being able to glide gracefully on the ice just like her idols. When her mother signed her up for skating lessons, she was overjoyed and couldn't wait to start.

On her first day at the skating rink, Sarah was a bundle of nerves. She was excited but also scared at the same time. As she made her way to the ice rink with her skates in hand, she noticed a woman and a man standing next to her mother. They were both dressed in matching team jackets with the name 'Coach McKenzie' embroidered on the back.

'This is Coach McKenzie, he'll be your coach for today,' her mother said, gesturing towards the woman.

Sarah's eyes widened in surprise as she had always imagined that a coach would be a stern and strict person. But Coach McKenzie had a warm smile on her face and seemed to radiate a positive energy.

'Hi Sarah, I'm Coach McKenzie,' she said, extending her hand for a handshake. 'I'm so happy to have you in my class. Let's get your skates on and start learning some basic moves, shall we?'

Sarah's heart skipped a beat as she put on her skates and stepped onto the ice. She looked around at the other skaters and marveled at their graceful movements. She couldn't wait to learn how to do it herself.

Coach McKenzie started off with some warm-up exercises and then moved on to teach them how to balance on one foot while gliding and how to do basic turns. Sarah was amazed at how quickly she picked up the moves and was enjoying herself immensely.

But as the lesson progressed, Sarah's skates laces started to come undone. She tried to ignore it at first, hoping her mother or coach would notice and come help her tie them. But as the laces continued to tangle and unravel, she couldn't ignore it any longer.

'Excuse me, could someone help me tie my skates?' Sarah asked, feeling embarrassed and frustrated.

But to her surprise, both her mother and coach shook their heads and said no. Sarah couldn't understand why they were refusing to help her. She was just a beginner and didn't know how to tie her skates properly yet.

Feeling upset and let down, Sarah tried to continue with the lesson but soon lost her balance and fell on the ice. Her spirits were crushed as she sat there, feeling defeated.

But just as she was about to get up and leave, Coach McKenzie took off her skates and walked over to Sarah.

'Sarah, I know you're feeling upset and disappointed right now, and I apologize for not helping you earlier,' she said, crouching down to eye level with Sarah. 'But I wanted to see how you would handle this situation on your own. And I have to say, I'm impressed. You kept trying and didn't give up even though your skates were untied. That shows determination and perseverance, two important qualities for a figure skater.'

With tears in her eyes, Sarah smiled at Coach McKenzie's words. She realized that her coach and mother had a lesson for her, and she was grateful for it.

'Can you help me tie my skates now?' Sarah asked, a newfound determination in her voice.

'Of course,' Coach McKenzie said with a smile, helping Sarah tie her skates.

As Sarah got back on the ice, she felt a sense of confidence and pride that she had never felt before. And with the guidance of her coach and the support of her mother, she glided across the ice with grace and determination, knowing that she could overcome any obstacle that came her way.