Whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, the habits you are developing now will be with you… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You can lose when you outscore somebody in a game, and you can win when you're outscored. — 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
Good coaching is about leadership and instilling respect in your players. Dictators lead through fear - good coaches do not. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I don't believe in looking back. If you make a decision that you think is the proper one at a time, then… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The athlete who says that something can't be done should never interrupt the one who's doing it — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When everyone has good players, teaching will be a telling difference. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Decisions are more apt to be accepted when you've listened to suggestions first. I wanted them to see the reason behind what… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
An effective leader develops the ability to correctly identify the pertinent detail or details - incidentals in a market, industry or sport… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
In the end, it's about the teaching, and what I always loved about coaching was the practices. Not the games, not the… — 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
Others may have more ability than you, they may be larger, faster, quicker, better jumpers ... but no one should be your… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating. Youngsters need good models more than they need critics. It's one… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Many ... have tremendous God-given gifts, but they don't focus on the development of those gifts. Who are these individuals? You've never… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
One of my constant reminders was, "End practice on a happy note." I wanted the boys to want to come out to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A Dominican monk, Father Henri Didon, used it as a watchword for his pupils in sports at Arcueil College in Paris. Baron… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is difficult for young players to learn - because of the great emphasis on records - but, ideally, the joy and… — 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
One of my constant reminders is, 'End practice on a happy note.' I want the boys to want to come out to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Discipline of others isn't punishment. You discipline to help, to improve, to correct, to prevent, not to punish, humiliate, or retaliate. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I constantly caution our teams: 'Play your game, just play your game. Eventually, if you play your game, stick to your style,… — 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
