After losing his hands, a former college soccer coach rebuilds himself by taking over a team of overlooked “soccer rats,” turning them into undefeated state champions while finding new purpose along the way.

SYNOPSIS:

After surviving a rare illness that results in the loss of both hands and parts of both feet, former college soccer coach Scott Martin struggles to rebuild his identity, career, and sense of purpose. Once a rising coach preparing for elite international opportunities, he finds himself isolated, unemployed, and battling depression as the life he once knew disappears.

Years later, Scott returns to the sidelines to coach a forgotten youth soccer team made up of overlooked “soccer rats” — kids labeled as lower-level players with little confidence and even less belief in themselves. Rejecting the rigid structure and politics surrounding modern youth sports, Scott introduces an unconventional philosophy built on freedom, creativity, trust, and learning through experience rather than control.

As the boys slowly transform into a fearless, connected team, Scott begins rebuilding himself alongside them. What starts as an unlikely coaching assignment becomes a powerful journey of resilience, mentorship, redemption, and human connection — culminating in an undefeated state championship season that no one thought possible.

Inspired by true events, Play From Your Heart is an uplifting sports drama about perseverance, second chances, and discovering purpose when life forces you to start over.