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
Never try to be better than somebody else. But most importantly, never cease trying to be the best you can be. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You should never try to be better than someone else, you should always be learning from others. But you should never cease… — 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
Make no mistake, I always want to win, but I never fight with an opponent. My fight is within me it is… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others, and try to be the best you can be. Success is… — 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
