Effective leaders are, first and foremost, good teachers. We're in the education business. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The outstanding coach is a teacher that gets all his squad to accept the role that he considers to be the most… — 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
I believe it’s impossible to claim you have taught, when there are students who have not learned. With that commitment, from my… — 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
Not everyone is equipped to be a leader, but in a sense, everyone is a leader to someone, even though you're not… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The coach must never forget that he is, first of all, a teacher. He must come (be present), see (diagnose), and conquer… — 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
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
