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 Enthusiasm Is a Powerful Tool for Success
In 1934 when Coach Wooden began building his Pyramid of Success, he chose Enthusiasm as the second cornerstone. Although many other blocks were moved and redefined in the next 14 years as he developed his Pyramid, Enthusiasm was never moved. Related: How Coach Wooden...
read moreThere Is No Substitute for Work
Industriousness is defined in the Pyramid of Success as follows: “There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.” “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” Although many people focus on Coach’s emphasis on hard work,...
read more5 Essential Lessons You Can Learn From Basketball
University of California, Los Angeles freshman Lonzo Ball could be the hero in this tale, finding easy basketball success since he was a grade school kid. But his hero’s journey emerges when he is named one of five finalists for the John R. Wooden Player of the Year...
read moreNothing Will Work Unless You Do
When Coach Wooden coined his definition of success in 1934 (“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable”), his philosophy was clear: He had defined the goal for which...
read moreSUCCESS Insider Podcast: Our 5 Favorite Building Blocks of Success
Contributing editor Brendon Burchard returns to SUCCESS Insider for a second bonus episode to take a deeper dive into Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success. He talks about the four remaining blocks that make up his top five from the Pyramid—enthusiasm, conditioning,...
read moreSUCCESS Insider Podcast: Focusing on the Fundamentals
Contributing editor Brendon Burchard joins SUCCESS Insider for this special bonus episode. He shares his story of how the fundamental principles of Coach John Wooden's Pyramid of Success helped him during one of the darkest times in his life. Burchard highlights the...
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.

