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
If I did only what I wanted to do, I would not be obedient to the Creator. Sometimes He wants us to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I also wanted my basketball players to know that I really cared about them. Forget basketball; as a person, I cared, I… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Although I wanted my players to work to win, I tried to convince them they had always won when they had done… — 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
Never did I want to call the first time-out during a game. Never. I wanted UCLA to come out and run our… — 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
I wanted my players to always be searching, especially for truth. I wanted them to know what they believed and be able… — 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
