“Being average means you are as close to the bottom as you are to the top.” — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It's always about focusing not on the mistakes but on the lessons learned from them. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think permitting the game to become too physical takes away a little bit of the beauty. — John Wooden Beauty Copy Share Image
Many ... have tremendous God-given gifts, but they don't focus on the development of those gifts. Who are these individuals? You've never… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating. Youngsters need good models more than they need critics. It's one… — John Wooden Being a role model Copy Share Image
I would not tolerate profanity from anyone, anytime. I'd blow the whistle, pull you from the court and put you on the… — John Wooden Benches Copy Share Image
It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is… — John Wooden Book Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Don't think that you can make up for it by working twice as hard tomorrow. If you have it within your power… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The outstanding coach is a teacher that gets all his squad to accept the role that he considers to be the most… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent. — John Wooden Experience Copy Share Image
“Lincoln himself once said, “The worst things you can do for those you love are the things they could and should do… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I believe one of the requirements of good leadership is the ability to listen - really listen - to those in your… — John Wooden Ability Copy Share Image
“If a player appeared to be taking it easy in practice, I told him, "Don't think you can make up for it… — John Wooden Taking It Easy Copy Share Image
I grew up on a farm. We learned that there was a season to plant, a season to water, and season to… — John Wooden Farms Copy Share Image
When we aren't alert, we miss opportunities to improve ourselves. We should always watch for circumstances or situations that can help or… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If you spend too much time learning the 'tricks' of the trade, you may not learn the trade. There are no shortcuts.… — John Wooden Basics Copy Share Image
There is no substitute for hard work. If you're looking for the easy way, if you're looking for the trick, you might… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really… — John Wooden Character Copy Share Image
Over-coaching can be more harmful than under-coaching. Keep it simple! — John Wooden Coaching Copy Share Image
The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching. — John Wooden Character 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
