Lead, don't drive. And give credit. Don't blame. If an officer on your team suggested something and it worked well, give them… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Well, if you're true to yourself you're going to be true to everyone else. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The greatest ally you have to get things working well and the players performing as a team is the bench. Don't be… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
People ask me if I'd permit fancy things, like dunks. Well, if they did dunk, it was with no fancy flair. No… — 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
