Coach John Wooden was organized with his details. He believed that ‘big things are accomplished only through the perfection of minor details.’| Coach John Wooden
Take it as a compliment to be criticized. Respond verbally in a positive manner and make your best effort not to repeat the same mistake.| Coach John Wooden
Coach Wooden limited his scouting of opponents to a basic understanding of the strategy they might employ. Preparation? Coach commented on this perspective: “One of my players, a very interesting person—some of you I’m sure have heard of Bill Walton—once said we had to send a manager, when we were dressing for a game, to […]| Coach John Wooden
Do what’s right because it’s the right thing to do. As a college coach, being a successful recruiter is critical if you want to keep your job. In 1983, I was an assistant coach at UCLA to Larry Farmer. I was excited as I sat in Coach Wooden’s old office with Coach Wooden as he […]| Coach John Wooden
Coach Wooden was consistent about a lot of things, including: Being on time Being open-minded Being a great listener Constantly trying new things Trying to improve Meticulous preparation Attention to detail that was coupled with careful planning Admitting his mistakes Being humble Not being judgmental Using the same words repetitively to teach fundamentals Always starting […]| Coach John Wooden
With The Pyramid of Success, Coach John Wooden taught the world that integrity and character are the cornerstones of success.| Coach John Wooden