I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don't criticize a teammate. Never be late. — John Wooden 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
Good players can take coaching; great players can take coaching and learn. — 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
Make no mistake, I always want to win, but I never fight with an opponent. My fight is within me it is… — John Wooden Being the best 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… — John Wooden Being a role model Copy Share Image
I continually stress to my players that all I expect from them at practice and in the games is their maximum effort. — John Wooden Basketball Copy Share Image
I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It's important to keep trying to do what you think is right no matter how hard it is or how often you… — John Wooden Basketball Copy Share Image
Never complain about the officiating. It does no good. During the game I don't want to be fighting two opponents. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Our land is everything to us… I will tell you one of the things we remember on our land. We remember that… — John Wooden Grandfather Copy Share Image
Being your best when your best is needed. The ability to enjoy challenges when things become difficult and to derive exhilaration from… — John Wooden Ability Copy Share Image
We are all equal in that we can all strive to become the best we are capable of becoming. We can always… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The coach must never forget that he is, first of all, a teacher. He must come (be present), see (diagnose), and conquer… — John Wooden Coach 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
“During the toughest challenges in my life I’ve come to most appreciate all Coach Wooden means to me. The things he would… — John Wooden Coach Copy Share Image
I'd be satisfied just coaching in high school. I turned down a number of colleges when I was teaching in South Bend,… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
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
Too often, we just ask for help instead of really giving thanks for the many things that we've had and are so… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If I did only what I wanted to do, I would not be obedient to the Creator. Sometimes He wants us to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A player who makes a team great is better than a great player. — John Wooden Basketball 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
Make a decision! Failure to act is often the biggest failure of all. — John Wooden Decision Copy Share Image
Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts. — John Wooden Courage Copy Share Image
Players with fight never lose a game, they just run out of time — John Wooden Determination Copy Share Image
Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way. — John Wooden Business Copy Share Image
Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others. — John Wooden Dedication Copy Share Image
