We may not be the best conditioned team in the country, but our players think they are. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Big things are accomplished only through the perfection of minor details. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
As a leader, you will receive a large amount of praise and criticism and you should not unduly affected by either. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit trouble to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Good coaching is about leadership and instilling respect in your players. Dictators lead through fear - good coaches do not. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Winning games, titles and championships isn't all it's cracked up to be, but getting there, the journey, is a lot more than… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When people ask me now if I miss coaching UCLA basketball games, the national championships, the attention, the trophies, and everything that… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Losing is only temporary and not encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
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
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
