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
John Wooden quotes about
You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.
Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.
Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.
The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control
Happiness begins where selfishness ends.
Promise yourself you will talk health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible. Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best in yourself and others. Promise to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future.
Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day.
It is easier to reach our potential when we learn the value of including others in our quest.
Be more concerned with what you can do for others than what others can do for you. You’ll be surprised at the results.
Profound responsibilities come with teaching and coaching. You can do so much good–or harm. It’s why I believe that next to parenting, teaching and coaching are the two most important professions in the world.
Promise yourself to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value.
My assistants and I often would spend more time planning a practice than the actual practice itself
If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.
Promise to think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best from yourself and others.