The greatest ally you have to get things working well and the players performing as a team is the bench. Don't be… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
My bench never heard me mention winning. My whole emphasis was for each one of my players to try to learn to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I would not tolerate profanity from anyone, anytime. I'd blow the whistle, pull you from the court and put you on the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
One of the greatest motivating things that a coach has is the bench. They all love to play, all of them. You… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
People ask me if I'd permit fancy things, like dunks. Well, if they did dunk, it was with no fancy flair. No… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling. — John Wooden Copy Share
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share
“I remain convinced to this day that compassion like that—sincerely caring for your players and maintaining an active interest in their lives, concerns, and… — John Wooden Copy Share
I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm going to say I'm opposed to war. But I'm also opposed… — John Wooden Copy Share
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a… — John Wooden Copy Share
Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after… — John Wooden Copy Share
Each of us has a huge capacity to learn and to achieve. Being ever alert makes the task of becoming all we are capable… — John Wooden Copy Share
Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden Copy Share
Whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, the habits you are developing now will be with you for the… — John Wooden Copy Share
Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really are, and… — John Wooden Copy Share
