by Craig Impelman | Sep 16, 2020 | Blog
“You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will be in torment if you do not trust enough.” –Frank Crane This quote by Frank Crane, who was a Presbyterian minister, speaker and columnist, was a favorite of Coach Wooden’s and a core value he used to approach...
by Craig Impelman | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog
“You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time.” –John Knox Coach Wooden often referred to this idea with regards to being effective when providing discipline. Effective discipline has two elements: It does not antagonize and it does influence. Coach expanded...
by Craig Impelman | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog
“When success turns your head, you face failure.” –Coach Wooden This quote was not about handling adversity but rather about managing success. When Coach Wooden was asked: “You won 10 national championships, seven in a row. Once you started winning those...
by Craig Impelman | Aug 26, 2020 | Blog
Those who have never suffered adversity, never experience the true meaning of success. Coach Wooden defined success as peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you’re capable. We should welcome...
by Craig Impelman | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog
“The true athlete should have character, not be a character.” –Coach John Wooden This famous quote from Coach Wooden reflected the importance he placed on character in the selection process of his team members. Character is so important in everything, he said....
