I always talked to my players about today. It's the only day that matters. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It's important to keep trying to do what you think is right no matter how hard it is or how often you… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success is a personal matter - only you as an individual can tell if you did everything within your power to give… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is normal to enjoy praise and dislike criticism. True character is when you prevent either from affecting you in a negative… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
All that matters is the pressure you put on yourself. External pressures cause people to choke. While you can't control what happens… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You have to work hard, and you have to enjoy what you're doing. If you don't enjoy it, no matter how 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
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
