Quotes from John Wooden

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves.

The coach is first of all a teacher.

Effective leaders are, first and foremost, good teachers. We're in the education business.

The outstanding coach is a teacher that gets all his squad to accept the role that he considers to be the most important for the welfare of all.

Mentors are available at all stages of your leadership life - early, middle and late. Seek them out and listen; absorb their knowledge and use it.

The life lessons taught by John Wooden have become legend. Here's a collection of some of the greatest 'Woodenisms.'

When you hurry you're more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you're not quick you can't get things done.

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.

We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.

I'm no wizard, and I don't like being thought of in that light at all. I think of a wizard as being some sort of magician or something, doing something on the sly or something, and I don't want to be thought of in that way.

I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.

Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.

1. Be on time. 2. Never criticize a teammate. 3. Never use profanity.

Good things take time, as they should. We shouldn't expect good things to happen overnight. Actually, getting something too easily or too soon can cheapen the outcome.

In life, worthwhile accomplishments and acquisitions take time. Usually the better the reward, the more time it takes to acquire it.

A life not lived for others is not a life, a game not played for others is not a game.

I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don't criticize a teammate. Never be late.

If I am through learning, I am through.

Reverse the ball one time for a good shot, two times for a great shot, three times for a layup.

You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By becoming a little better each and every day, over a period of time, you will become a lot better.

I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.

A leader who is through learning is through.