“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.”
“You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.”
“The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.”
Source: Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle
“Young people need models, not critics.”
Source: They Call Me Coach
“Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.”
“A player who makes a team great is better than a great player.”
“A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority.”
Source: Wooden's Complete Guide to Leadership (EBOOK BUNDLE)
“My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions”
“Push yourself to keep improving or you'll stay as close to the bottom as you are to the top”
Source: Wooden: A Legacy in Words and Images (EBOOK)
“The best competition I have is against myself to become better”
Source: Coach Wooden One-On-One
“The true athlete should have character, not be a character”
Source: They Call Me Coach