Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I always tried to make clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I discovered early on that the player who learned the fundamentals of basketball is going to have a much better chance of… — 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
I also wanted my basketball players to know that I really cared about them. Forget basketball; as a person, I cared, I… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You must have respect, which is a part of love, for those under your supervision. Then they will do what you ask… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I continually stress to my players that all I expect from them at practice and in the games is their maximum effort. — 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
The goal in life is the same as in basketball: make the effort to do the best you are capable of doing--in… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I would spend almost as much time planning a practice as conducting it. Everything was planned out each day — 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
Promise to think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best from yourself and others. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority. — 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
“It is most difficult in my mind, to seperate success, whether it be in your profession, your family, or as in my… — 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 Image
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
