John Wooden
John Wooden
John Robert Woodenwas an American basketball player and coach. Nicknamed the "Wizard of Westwood," as head coach at UCLA he won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period, including a record seven in a row. No other team has won more than two in a row. Within this period, his teams won a men's basketball-record 88 consecutive games. Wooden was named national coach of the year six times...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth14 October 1910
CountryUnited States of America
If I were a young coach today, I would be extremely careful in selecting assistants.
I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.
Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after I have proved to the individual that I highly value him. If they know we care for them, our correction won’t be seen as judgmental. I also try to never make it personal.
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
Passion is temporary. It doesn't last long. Love is enduring. And that's the important thing. If we all had love in our lives to the degree that we should, it would be much happier.
Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.
Generally speaking, individual performances don't win basketball games
It's too late for preparation when opportunity strikes.
You have not taught until they have learned.
It takes 10 hands to score a basket
As a leader, you will receive a large amount of praise and criticism and you should not unduly affected by either.
Never lie, never cheat, never steal.
Whatever you're doing, you must have patience.