A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority. — John Wooden Authority Copy Share Image
The greatest failure of all is the failure to act when action is needed — John Wooden Action Copy Share Image
Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better — John Wooden Basketball team Copy Share Image
As long as you try your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others. — John Wooden Art Copy Share Image
It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it. — 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 Allies Copy Share Image
Mix idealism with realism and add hard work. This will often bring much more than you could ever hope for. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We don’t have to be superstars or win championships…. All we have to do is learn to rise to every occasion, give… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You can’t do anything about yesterday, and the only way to improve tomorrow is by what you do right now. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. — John Wooden Generosity Copy Share Image
Opponents are working very hard to defeat us. Let's not do it for them by defeating ourselves from within. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success is a personal matter - only you as an individual can tell if you did everything within your power to give… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There are no big things, only a logical accumulation of little things done at a very high standard of performance. — John Wooden Accumulation Copy Share Image
I never yelled at my players much. That would have been artificial stimulation, which doesn't last very long. I think it's like… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“He told me that he always insisted on two things above all else in his players: That they were always trying to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The person who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success. I expected my players to make mistakes, as long… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“Coach Wooden never mentioned winning. It was always, “Fellas, we’ve got to play to our best. Let’s do that.” That’s a lot… — John Wooden Coach Copy Share Image
For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We almost have to force or drive ourselves to work hard if we are to reach our potential. If we don't enjoy… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There's as much crookedness as you want to find. There was something Abraham Lincoln said - he'd rather trust and be disappointed… — John Wooden Abraham Copy Share Image
Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on… — John Wooden Faith Copy Share Image
The courageous struggle for a noble cause should be considered success itself. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
How hard you work at correcting your faults reveals your character. — John Wooden Character Copy Share Image
Never lie; never cheat; never steal. Don't whine; don't complain; don't make excuses. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Constantly be aware and observing. Always seek to improve yourself and the team. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Character is more important than any other leadership trait. — John Wooden Character Copy Share Image
The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success. — John Wooden Faces Copy Share Image
Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Acquire peace of mind by making the effort to become the best of which you are capable. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A player who makes a team great is better than a great player. — John Wooden Basketball Copy Share Image
You control the terms of the conflict. Make them play your game. Don't try to play theirs. — John Wooden Conflict Copy Share Image
A life not lived for others is not a life, a game not played for others is not a game. — John Wooden Football Copy Share Image
Don't let what you can't do stop you from doing what you can do. — John Wooden Advice Copy Share Image
![“Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on the list. I was proud when [my wife] Nellie told an interviewer, 'I never could tell whether John had a good practice or a bad practice, because he never brought it home'” quote by John Wooden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f11/john-wooden-420_faith_earlier-in-life-i-put-family-in-front-of_1977000.png)
