I don't think I was a fine game coach I think I was a good practice coach. — John Wooden Coach Copy Share Image
Although there is no progress without change, not all change is progress. — John Wooden Change Copy Share Image
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share Image
Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Working with others makes us much more than we could ever become alone — John Wooden Funny Copy Share Image
I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the… — John Wooden Allies Copy Share Image
Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Why do we dread adversity when we know that facing it is the only way to become stronger, smarter, better? — John Wooden Adversity Copy Share Image
People want to believe you are sincerely interested in them as a person, not just what they can do for you. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By becoming a little better each and every day, over… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I am not as good as I ought to be. I am not as good as I want to be. I am… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me. — John Wooden Conservative Copy Share Image
Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Time lost is time lost. It’s gone forever. Some people tell themselves that they will work twice as hard tomorrow to make… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Loyalty is very important when things get a little tough, as they often do when the challenge is great. Loyalty is a… — John Wooden Challenges Copy Share Image
Friendship is two-sided. It isn't a friend just because someone's doing something nice for you. That's a nice person. There's friendship when… — John Wooden Friend 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
Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines… — John Wooden Ability Copy Share Image
You should never try to be better than someone else, you should always be learning from others. But you should never cease… — John Wooden Being the best Copy Share Image
The true leader isn't really looking for leadership. He's trying to set an example and be in the proper way to get… — 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
