by Craig Impelman | Jan 22, 2020 | Blog
“You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone without thought of repayment.” This was one of Coach Wooden’s favorite quotes. It represented his daily approach to life. He eagerly approached each day with the goal of trying to help as many people...
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...
