by Craig Impelman | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
The person who usually does what he pleases is seldom pleased with what he does. Coach grew up on a farm in Indiana, and he rose early every morning before going to school to help milk the cows and do other chores required around the farm. When he arrived home from...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 6, 2021 | Blog
Laughter and humor are critical parts of being happy. We all should make the effort to achieve them the right way. But never try for a laugh at another’s expense. Try to laugh with others and never at them. Self-deprecating humor relays a message of humility and...
by Craig Impelman | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog
Every day with our actions and words, we knowingly or unknowingly influence others. Coach Wooden expanded on this idea: Like it or not, we have influence of many different kinds in many different places and should conduct ourselves in an appropriate manner. ...
by Craig Impelman | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Keep courtesy and consideration of others foremost in your mind, at home and away. This favorite quote of Coach Wooden’s was a reminder for his players to treat the fans they encountered on the road with the same courtesy and consideration they gave to their fans at...
by Craig Impelman | Mar 16, 2021 | Blog
If you lose self-control, everything will fail. Coach Wooden expanded on this key idea of his: Discipline yourself and others won’t need to. If you lose self-control everything will fail. You cannot function physically or mentally or in any other way unless your...