I discovered early on that the player who learned the fundamentals of basketball is going to have a much better chance of… — 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
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
Winning and losing aren't all they're cracked up to be, but the trip to the destination is. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There are little details in everything you do, and if you get away from any one of the little details, you're not… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Profound responsibilities come with teaching and coaching. You can do so much good–or harm. It’s why I believe that next to parenting,… — 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
When everyone has good players, teaching will be a telling 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
I'd be satisfied just coaching in high school. I turned down a number of colleges when I was teaching in South Bend,… — 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
