I don't think I was a fine game coach. I'm trying to be honest. I think I was a good practice coach. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
My eyesight is not nearly as good. My hearing is probably going away. My memory is slipping too. But I'm still around. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Somebody asked me - you know, how come it took you so long to win a national championship? And I said, 'I'm… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build… — 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
