by Craig Impelman | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog
“There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.” –John Wooden This quote by Coach Wooden represents the cornerstone of his approach to coaching and life. In his book The Essential Wooden with Steve Jamison, Coach listed...
by Craig Impelman | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog
“Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind.” –Juvenal This favorite quote of Coach Wooden’s is attributed to Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis, known in English as Juvenal, a Roman poet active in the late first and early second century A.D. and author of...
by Craig Impelman | Dec 31, 2019 | Blog
“Physical strength is measured by what one can carry; spiritual strength by what one can bear.” This famous quote was a favorite of Coach Wooden’s. It reflects what he learned from his father: the importance of spiritual strength. The sixth item in the Seven-Point...
by Craig Impelman | Dec 24, 2019 | Blog
Forget the favors you have given; remember those received. This proverb was a favorite of Coach Wooden’s. It reminded him of two valuable lessons he had learned from his father’s Seven-Point Creed: Help others and give thanks for your blessings each day. The many...
by Craig Impelman | Dec 11, 2019 | Blog
“All change may not be progress, but all progress is the result of change.” –John Wooden These timeless words of wisdom from Coach Wooden continue to become more and more important as technology improves our communication and the opportunities for change continue to...
by Craig Impelman | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog
“There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.” This French proverb was a favorite of Coach Wooden’s because it relates to a character trait he thought was essential: integrity. In his book Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Building Blocks for a Better Life with...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog
“The ability to see the good in others and the bad in ourselves is perfect vision.” –John Wooden These words of wisdom reflect two key elements of Coach Wooden’s approach to life and leadership: In his book Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog
Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. This was a key idea Coach Wooden utilized in his personal and professional life. On a personal level, Coach felt disagreeing agreeably was an important part of his successful marriage. In his book A Lifetime of...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog
“Fairness is giving all people the treatment they earn and deserve. It doesn’t mean treating everyone alike.” –John Wooden This statement was a cornerstone of Coach Wooden’s leadership style. The idea was made clear in Coach’s annual preseason letter to the team. The...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog
“Be slow to criticize and quick to commend.” –John Wooden This bit of advice from Coach Wooden is reflective of his own coaching style. In 1975, two professors of psychology, Roland Tharp and Ronald Gallimore, attended 15 of Coach Wooden’s practices at UCLA and...
