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!
What Is Right?
To what should you be true? This question goes to the heart of who you are as a person, to your character and integrity, to how you treat people. What is right? What is your answer?
read more‘The Ability to See the Good in Others and the Bad in Ourselves Is Perfect Vision’
Coach John Wooden believed in seeing the good in others—having faith in people—and the bad in ourselves—self-evaluating and not blaming anyone else for our mistakes.
read moreLearn to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
It isn’t what but how you speak that makes all the difference.
read moreWhat Fairness Is and Isn’t
Good judgment is crucial; a sense of fairness, always important; balance essential.
read moreBe Slow to Criticize and Quick to Commend
The purpose of criticism or discipline is to correct, enhance, educate, modify behavior, or bring about positive change. Not to embarrass or humiliate.
read moreIf You Are Through Learning, You Are Through
Whatever the topic, Coach Wooden was never through learning, and as result, in the game of life, he was never through.
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.

