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!
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Making Mistakes
“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” –Coach John Wooden These two sentences become a mantra that sometimes pushes people beyond their fear. In the book How to Be Like Coach Wooden by Pat Williams,...
read more‘You Are Not a Failure Until You Start Blaming Others for Your Mistakes’
“You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” Related: Why You Should Always Give the Credit and Take the Blame This maxim of Coach John Wooden’s was a cornerstone of his approach to life. As with many of his principles, he learned it from...
read moreDon’t Try to Be Better Than Someone Else; Try to Be the Very Best You Can Be
Coach John Wooden said one of the most important things his father taught him was this: Never try to be better than someone else, but always be learning from others. Never cease trying to be the best you can be. One is under your control; the other isn’t. Related: 20...
read moreWhat Is Your Priority: Making a Living or Making a Life?
Coach John Wooden had a clear set of priorities: faith, family and friends. He strived to have a balance between his personal and professional life. He believed that imbalance in one or the other creates vulnerability in both. This excerpt from How to be like Coach...
read moreThe Importance of Constant Self-Improvement
Coach John Wooden challenged himself every day with constant self-improvement: Never be satisfied. Work constantly to improve. Perfection is a goal that can never be reached, but it must be the objective. The uphill climb is slow, but the downhill road is fast....
read moreWhy You Should Always Give the Credit and Take the Blame
It is amazing how much can be accomplished with teamwork if no one is concerned who gets the credit. This idea was a central theme in Coach John Wooden’s leadership and coaching style. Coach was adamant that you had to have great talent to win, but he was also quick...
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.

