Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Motivating through fear may work in the short term to get people to do something, but over the long run I believe… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile. — 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
Profound responsibilities come with teaching and coaching. You can do so much good–or harm. It’s why I believe that next to parenting,… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
In 1948, I began coaching basketball at UCLA. Each hour of practice we worked very hard. Each day we worked very hard.… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
No matter how you total success in the coaching profession it all comes down to a single factor - talent. There may… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When I was coaching I always considered myself a teacher. Teachers tend to follow the laws of learning better than coaches who… — 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
Perfection is impossibility but striving for perfection is not. Do the best you can. That is what counts. — 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
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
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
