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!
Competitive Greatness Isn’t About Winning
The top block on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, Competitive Greatness, is defined as, “Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge.”
read moreConfidence Is an Essential Success Trait
Confidence is defined on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as, “Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective.”
read moreWhy You Need Poise to Perform to Your Potential
On the fourth tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success are Poise and Confidence. Poise is defined as: “Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself.”
read more5 Ways Leaders Can Build Team Spirit
Team Spirit is defined on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as “A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all.” Coach Wooden described team spirit this way: “The third block in the center of this...
read moreTo Be Skilled at Anything, Commit to Being a Lifelong Learner
Skill is defined on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as “A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail.” The result of knowledge and preparation, skill is an essential part of achieving goals.
read moreHow to Live Your Life With Intentness
The fourth block in the second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Intentness. Although not a word we generally encounter in everyday conversation, intentness is a concept that Coach Wooden felt was an essential part of personal success. He chose to direct...
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.

