Coach: The Life and Legacy of John R. Wooden
Join us for the premiere of this free documentary event. The documentary short entitled Coach: The Life and Legacy of John R. Wooden celebrates the lessons and life philosophy of the legendary UCLA basketball coach. Wooden’s legacy reaches so far that he is considered by many to be the 20th century’s most revered teacher and master mentor. You’ll see seldom-before-seen Wooden footage and interviews with some of the most successful coaches, athletes and thought leaders who were all influenced by Coach Wooden’s teachings and philosophies for a successful life. Watch now!
How Your Thinking Affects Your Future
Coach Wooden describes how a change in his thinking had a profound effect on his future.
read moreThe Why and How of Discipline
When people understand the why of discipline, they will be able to bear the how.
read moreDon’t Dwell in the Past; Do Something in the Present
“Dwelling in the past prevents doing something in the present.” —John Wooden Coach Wooden’s quote is usually applied to encourage people not to focus on past disappointments. On another level, Coach used this approach for himself to make sure that although he was...
read moreWhy Your Goals Shouldn’t Just Be About Winning
Coach Wooden believed in focusing on running the race rather than winning it.
read moreWhy Character Matters More Than Material Possessions
“The important thing in life is not what belongs to us, but what we belong to.” —John Wooden The central idea behind this favorite quote of Coach Wooden’s was that it is not material possessions (what belongs to us) that are important in life but rather what our...
read moreThe Critical Nature of Building Trust and Loyalty Between a Team and Leader
Without trust between a team and leader, there really is no team at all.
read moreLEARN ABOUT COACH WOODEN’S PYRAMID OF SUCCESS.
The Champions
How the Wooden Effect shaped these successful people from all walks of life
Golden State’s Bob Myers and Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr and Bob Myers say UCLA coach John Wooden’s lessons and teachings helped them become the men they are today.
Cori Close
The UCLA women’s basketball coach shares how John Wooden’s lessons shaped her coaching career.