John Wooden

The player who puts the ball through the hoop has ten hands.

— John Wooden

A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority.

— John Wooden

You'd like to see your team reasonably happy, but that's not your job. Gain their respect and get them to accept their…

— John Wooden

1. Be on time. 2. Never criticize a teammate. 3. Never use profanity.

— John Wooden

The coach is first of all a teacher.

— John Wooden

The time to prepare isn't after you have been given the opportunity. It's long before that opportunity arises. Once the opportunity arrives,…

— John Wooden

As I grow older, I appreciate things that I didn’t appreciate much when I was younger. I am thankful more than I…

— John Wooden

In my opinion, being an effective leader requires being an effective listener. The most productive leaders are usually those who are consistently…

— John Wooden

“Have something to believe in; have a reason to believe in it, but stay open-minded.”

— John Wooden

“It is most difficult in my mind, to seperate success, whether it be in your profession, your family, or as in my…

— John Wooden

The most powerful leadership tool you have is your personal example.

— John Wooden

A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.

— John Wooden

“Be true to yourself. Make each day your masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build…

— John Wooden

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

— John Wooden

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

— John Wooden

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

— John Wooden

I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or…

— John Wooden

Mentors are available at all stages of your leadership life - early, middle and late. Seek them out and listen; absorb their…

— John Wooden

Goals achieved with little effort are seldom worthwhile or lasting.

— John Wooden

The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success.

— John Wooden

All that matters is the pressure you put on yourself. External pressures cause people to choke. While you can't control what happens…

— John Wooden

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

— John Wooden

No building is better than its structural foundation, and no man (woman) is better than his (her) mental foundation. When I prepared…

— John Wooden

Make today your master piece.

— John Wooden

People want to believe you are sincerely interested in them as a person, not just what they can do for you.

— John Wooden