Champions are brilliant at the basics. John Wooden View this quote
Young people need models, not critics. John Wooden
John Wooden
A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail. John Wooden
Always think of passing the ball before shooting it. John Wooden
An effective leader develops the ability to correctly identify the pertinent detail or details – incidentals in a market, industry or sport that might create an incremental advantage. John Wooden
Any structure must have a strong foundation. The cornerstones anchor the foundation. For some reason the cornerstones that I chose to begin with I never changed. John Wooden
Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books – especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day. John Wooden
Class is an intangible quality which commands, rather than demands, the respect of others. John Wooden
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling. John Wooden
Dictators lead through fear; good coaches do not. John Wooden
Give me 100 percent. You can’t make up for a poor effort today by giving 110 percent tomorrow. You don’t have 110 percent. You only have 100 percent, and that’s what I want from you right now. John Wooden
American basketball coach
October 14th, 1910 - June 4th, 2010
