“When I was coaching I always considered myself a teacher. Teachers tend to follow the laws of learning better than coaches who do not have any teaching background. A coach is nothing more than a teacher. I used to encourage anyone who wanted to coach to get a degree in teaching so they could apply those principles to athletics.”
Quote by John Wooden
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John Wooden
John Wooden is a legendary basketball player and coach, born on October 14, 1910, and passed away on June 4, 2010. His achievements and influence in the basketball world have made him one of the greatest figures in basketball history. more
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