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!
The Most Important Thing Is Love
Love as an action has many dimensions. One is being nice to people even if they are not being nice to you. This sentence is a summary of Coach John Wooden’s philosophy and how he lived his life. The most important thing I learned from his example was to respond with...
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You’ll never know a thing that you didn’t learn from someone else.
read moreHow to Discipline
Discipline must be done with reason to be effective. If we lose reason in our discipline, it will not be effective.
read more3 Rules for Gaining Loyalty Through Respect
Loyalty, like respect, must be given before you get it. This idea was a basic principle that shaped the coaching and leadership style of Coach John Wooden. He summed it up this way: The best leaders are usually humble leaders because they gain loyalty through respect...
read moreNever Mistake Activity for Achievement
“Never mistake activity for achievement.” –John Wooden Coach John Wooden’s most insightful model to discuss his idea is the methodology he used to prepare, execute and improve his practices. He was not satisfied with simply having achievement in each activity, but...
read moreThe Importance of Listening in Leadership
A key element in the art of listening is to not be thinking about what you’re going to say while the other person is talking. Quieting your thoughts and really hearing the other person with an open mind sometimes requires a conscious effort. In How to Be like Coach...
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.