How did the resolution process begin in the movie Remember the Titans?

The conflict in the film Remember the Titans is the racial tension that exists in 1971 Alexandria, Virginia and its impact on the newly integrated football program.  The viewer is introduced to this tension immediately at the beginning of the film with mention of race riots in town.  The tension builds as the white football coach is replaced by an African-American coach. The white players threaten to boycott the football program at this point.  After the white coach, Bill Yoast decides to join the black coach's (Herman Boone) staff, the white players are back on board.  This creates further tension at football camp as the players do not interact with players of the opposite race.  The beginning of the resolution of this conflict occurs during an evening practice.  The star linebacker, who is white, yells at another white player for not blocking for the African-American running back.  This happens in front of the entire team and coaching staff.  After correcting the white lineman, he gets "fired up" with a black teammate on defense. The film portrays this as a poignant moment in the season, one that demonstrates an attempt to bridge the racial gap on the team.