A Legend Passes - John Wooden Videos & Quotes

On Friday, June 4th, 2010, John Wooden passed away at the age of 99. John Wooden was not only the best coach that ever lived, he was one of the best human beings that ever lived. He stood for everything that was right. John Wooden influenced us tremendously in our coaching methods and even more in living life and doing things the right way. He will be deeply missed!

To celebrate John Wooden's life, we have decided to post some videos and quotes of John Wooden. Take a look. These are videos and quotes that every coach and every person should watch and read.

And please leave any comments below on how John Wooden influenced you, your favorite quotes, or anything else with John Wooden.

Must Watch John Wooden Videos:







John Wooden Quotes from Life Wisdom from Coach Wooden.

"A leader's most powerful ally is his or her own example."

"Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It's necessary. I make corrections only after I have proved to the individual that I highly value him. If they know we care for them, our correction won't be seen as judgmental. I also try to never make it personal."

"Be slow to correct and quick to commend."

"Honest people don't lie to others, to themselves, or to God."

"There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."

"Kindness makes for much better teamwork."

"Concentrate on what you do have, not on what you don't."

"Regarding balance - it's the most important component in basketball and it is a very important part of life. We must always keep things in perspective so that we can maintain emotional control."

"Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life."

"Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles."

"Do not permit what you cannot do to interfere with what you can do."

"If I am ever through learning, I am through."

Take time to go back and read these quotes. If you study them and revisit them, you'll find they are more powerful than you first think!


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Dave Schultz says:
10/23/2010 at 4:59:13 PM

once during the NCAA Basketball Tourney back in the late 80's early 90's they were asking him about anyone doing what he done with the 10 straight titles and he says, in perfect John Wooden CLASS and being the HUMBLE HUMAN he is and was says "gentleman let me tell you I'm in awe of Dan Gable's record" which flooded everyone and they all had that WTF do we say now look on their faces ... i wish i could find that clip , it's out there somewhere, but again pure class, what a fine and wise human being R.I.P. Mr. John Wooden

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Margaret Eggers says:
7/1/2010 at 9:17:26 PM

I have read two of John Wooden's books, and I appreciate his love for his players most. One thing that I have always remembered that I pass on to my players is to take care of your feet. Coach Wooden said he always made sure his players had socks and they knew how to put their shoes on correctly and not allow their socks to bunch up. Taking care of their feet was the their first lesson in becoming good ball players. I could go on, but I think that shows how much he cared. We will miss you, Coach Wooden, but your legacy will be forever.

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Sergio Perez says:
6/29/2010 at 10:47:36 PM

Awesome quotes, thank you guys for everything!

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ariel rabe says:
6/18/2010 at 3:25:26 AM

In one of the opening pages of our Basketball Master Plan is this quote from Coach John Wooden: "Success is peace of mind, whish is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." Thank you Coach, thank you.

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GEORGE CUARTEROS says:
6/15/2010 at 3:56:59 AM

Reading through the quotes of John Wooden allowed me to realize how great he lived his life. A perfect example of SERVICE.

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Anthony Muokwugwo says:
6/14/2010 at 11:23:21 AM

he was a great man and may his soul rest in peace..Amen

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dua sowah daniel says:
6/13/2010 at 1:33:21 PM

I THINK JOHN WAS A GREAT MAN EVER TO LIVE AND DIVOTED ALL HIS TIME FOR ENCOURAGING PEOPLE LIKE ME THROUGH HIS WORDS SUCH AS THESE. "There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."

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ralph gauthier says:
6/11/2010 at 7:30:29 PM

something he said re athletics such as=== "you can never succeed or learn by sitting on the bench"==has shaped my entire 40 year coaching career in toronto/ontario

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Nathalie says:
6/11/2010 at 9:58:04 AM

Thank you for posting videos and links. Every now and again I get my priorities mixed up or forget how to go about a course of action without comprimising my values.
It's the John Wooden's of the world who show us through their example that nice guys don't always finish last.
Basketball does not have to be coached with a cutthroat attitude. I recently thanked one of our basketball organizations for caring enough to promote the value of character development as well as athletic performance.
Well done guys!

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sarath salgado says:
6/10/2010 at 2:45:56 PM

Deepest sympathies. loss of John Wooden is irrecoverable. A tribute for the great service he did for BB. I am saving his quotes for future reference.

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