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 Failure
The third block in the second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Initiative. He chose to direct his definition of this trait at the individual by urging him or her to “cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it.”
read moreWhy Being Alert Is Essential to Being Successful
The second block in the second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Alertness. He defined this trait as: “Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve.” Related: 22 Ways to Become a Relentless Learner Coach considered alertness...
read moreWhy Self-Control Is So Important
The second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success has four blocks: Self-Control, Alertness, Initiative and Intentness. Coach Wooden chose to direct his definition of self-control at the individual by urging him or her to “Practice self-discipline and keep emotions...
read more3 Things You Need to Know About Being Loyal
In Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, Loyalty is defined as a trait one owes “to yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect.” “I do not see how anyone can attain true peace of mind without having something to which they must show loyalty;...
read more3 Keys to Successful Cooperation
In Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, Cooperation is defined as something one should do “with all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.” Coach Wooden expanded upon the importance...
read moreJohn Wooden’s 7-Point Creed: ‘Make Friendship a Fine Art’
As you might recall, the fifth point in John Wooden’s Seven-Point Creed was, “Make friendship a fine art.” So it should come as no surprise that Coach Wooden included friendship as one of the blocks in the foundation of his Pyramid of Success, defining it as something...
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.

