John Wooden

Nobody is defeated until he starts blaming somebody else. My advice to you is don’t fix the blame. Fix the problem.

John Wooden

Not everyone is equipped to be a leader, but in a sense, everyone is a leader to someone, even though you’re not equipped. I think parents are a leader to youngsters, teacher are leaders, coaches are leaders, businessmen are leaders.

John Wooden

One of the greatest motivating factors is the pat on the back, although with some individuals, you have to make the pat a little lower or a little harder.

John Wooden

Opponents are working very hard to defeat us. Let’s not do it for them by defeating ourselves from within.

John Wooden

Over-coaching can be more harmful than under-coaching. Keep it simple!

John Wooden

Passion is momentary; love is enduring.

John Wooden

Peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you’re capable.

John Wooden

Place the team above yourself always.

John Wooden

Players with fight never lose a game, they just run out of time.

John Wooden

Politeness and courtesy are a small price to pay for the goodwill of others.

John Wooden