“1. Be on time. 2. Never criticize a teammate. 3. Never use profanity.”
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Famous John Wooden Quotes
“Drink deeply from good books.”
Source: Coach Wooden One-On-One
Source: Wooden: A Legacy in Words and Images (EBOOK)
“Build shelter against a rainy day.”
Source: My Personal Best: Life Lessons from an All-American Journey
“Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings everyday.”
“Promise yourself that you will talk health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible.”
“Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.”
“Loyalty is a cohesive force that forges individuals into a team.”
“Generally speaking, individual performances don't win basketball games”
Source: The Wooden-Sharman method: a guide to winning basketball
Source: They Call Me Coach
“Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”
“Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.”
Source: Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle
“It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”
Source: They Call Me Coach
“You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.”
“A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.”
Source: Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle
“It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.”
Source: Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle
“What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player.”
Source: Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle
Source: The Greatest Coach Ever: Timeless Wisdom and Insights of John Wooden
“The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.”
Source: Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle
“Never mistake activity for achievement.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.”
Source: Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle
“We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.”
“Young people need models, not critics.”
Source: They Call Me Coach
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
Source: John Wooden's UCLA Offense
Source: Be Quick - But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings of a Lifetime
“If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier.”
Source: Be Quick - But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings of a Lifetime
“Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.”
Source: They Call Me Coach
“Confidence comes from being prepared.”
Source: Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organizaion
“Intensity makes you stronger. Emotionalism makes you weaker.”
Source: Be Quick - But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings of a Lifetime
“Good players can take coaching; great players can take coaching and learn.”
“The better conditioned team will probably win in the long run.”