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!
How Coach Wooden Created the Pyramid of Success
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 he...
read moreTo Succeed Under Pressure, Focus on the Experience
Coach Wooden used his definition of success not just as a mantra for life, but also as a means to improve performance: “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.”...
read moreSuccess: What Does It Really Mean?
Coach Wooden’s definition of success is one of his most-quoted pieces of wisdom: “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” He first penned those words back in...
read moreJohn Wooden’s 7-Point Creed: ‘Be Thankful’
The seventh item of Coach Wooden’s Seven-Point Creed is, “Give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.” When Coach spoke on this point, he would frequently recite one of his favorite Abraham Lincoln quotes: “If we magnified our blessings the way we...
read moreA Love Story So Unbelievable, Snopes.com Investigated
The late UCLA coach John Wooden once said, "Passion is temporary. Love is enduring." Indeed, John's love for his wife Nellie Riley is the stuff of romantic legend. As the story goes, Wooden wrote a love letter to his beloved every 21st of the month, saying how much he...
read moreThe Value of Friendship
Coach Wooden had a great appreciation for the value of friendship. In the ’60s, Coach received a letter from his elementary school principal and coach, Earl Warriner, requesting tickets to an upcoming game against the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Warriner also...
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.

