Constantly be aware and observing. Always seek to improve yourself and the team. — 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
We may not be the best conditioned team in the country, but our players think they are. — 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
Selfishness is the greatest challenge for a coach. Most players are more concerned with making themselves better than the team. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The team that makes the most mistakes usually wins, because doers make mistakes — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When you choose to become part of a team, you cease to exist as an individual. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Loyalty is very important when things get a little tough, as they often do when the challenge is great. Loyalty is a… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I constantly caution our teams: 'Play your game, just play your game. Eventually, if you play your game, stick to your style,… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Others may have more ability than you, they may be larger, faster, quicker, better jumpers ... but no one should be your… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There are three things an athlete must do. You must be in physical condition ... You must execute properly and quickly the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Lead, don't drive. And give credit. Don't blame. If an officer on your team suggested something and it worked well, give them… — 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
We can become great in the eyes of others, but we'll never become successful when we compromise our character and show disloyalty… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Each of us must make the effort to contribute to the best of our ability according to our individual talents. And then… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A gifted player, who is not a team player, will ultimately hurt the team. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You'd like to see your team reasonably happy, but that's not your job. Gain their respect and get them to accept their… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The best players don't win championships. The best team players win championships. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Opponents are working very hard to defeat us. Let's not do it for them by defeating ourselves from within. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Our titles would not have been possible without the unselfishness displayed by all our teams, the team wins, not the individuals — 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
