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Teacher Quotes by John Wooden

13 Teacher quotes by John Wooden

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John Wooden’s brief reflections on the teacher’s role cut straight to the heart of guiding others. Though the list is modest, each line carries his signature blend of discipline and encouragement, offering a quick yet meaningful glimpse for anyone looking for practical wisdom.

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I'm glad I was a teacher.

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The coach is first of all a teacher.

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Effective leaders are, first and foremost, good teachers. We're in the education business.

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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.

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If we, as coaches, aren't teachers, we are nothing

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I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.

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It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is…

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The outstanding coach is a teacher that gets all his squad to accept the role that he considers to be the most…

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I believe it’s impossible to claim you have taught, when there are students who have not learned. With that commitment, from my…

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Since the most important responsibility of a coach in regard to the actual playing of the game is to teach his players…

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Not everyone is equipped to be a leader, but in a sense, everyone is a leader to someone, even though you're not…

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The coach must never forget that he is, first of all, a teacher. He must come (be present), see (diagnose), and conquer…

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When I was coaching I always considered myself a teacher. Teachers tend to follow the laws of learning better than coaches who…

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It's not how big you are, it's how big you play

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Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.

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“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden”

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Each of us has a huge capacity to learn and to achieve. Being ever alert makes the task of becoming all we are capable…

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Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly.

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Love is the most powerful four letter word.

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It takes 10 hands to score a basket

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The best competition I have is against myself to become better

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Whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, the habits you are developing now will be with you for the…

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Intensity makes you stronger. Emotionalism makes you weaker.

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Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really are, and…

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