John Wooden

No one can really honestly be the very best, no one.

John Wooden

One of the greatest motivating things that a coach has is the bench. They all love to play, all of them. You sit them on the bench, and they come around pretty good.

John Wooden

People ask me if I’d permit fancy things, like dunks. Well, if they did dunk, it was with no fancy flair. No behind-the-back dribbles or passes unless necessary. If it was for show, you were on the bench.

John Wooden

People want to believe you are sincerely interested in them as a person, not just what they can do for you.

John Wooden

Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.

John Wooden

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

John Wooden

Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.

John Wooden

Selfishness is the greatest challenge for a coach. Most players are more concerned with making themselves better than the team.

John Wooden

Ten strong horses could not pull an empty baby carriage if they worked independently of each other.

John Wooden

The athlete who says that something can’t be done should never interrupt the one who’s doing it.

John Wooden