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
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
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
Since the most important responsibility of a coach in regard to the actual playing of the game is to teach his players… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If you spend too much time learning the 'tricks' of the trade, you may not learn the trade. There are no shortcuts.… — 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
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
