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 Reading Great Books Can Enrich Your Life
“Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.” —Joshua Wooden Coach Wooden had a great love for reading because he understood that poetry, biographies and other great books would enrich his life. He would often comment on this in speeches he gave after retiring...
read moreThe Road Map to Great Teamwork
Long before he won 10 NCAA men’s basketball titles with his UCLA Bruins, Coach John Wooden developed his famous Pyramid of Success as a visual to instruct his players on how to win on the court and in life. Related: Coach John Wooden Taught the Game of Life The...
read moreMake Each Day Your Masterpiece
One of Coach Wooden’s most well-known quotes is, “Make each day your masterpiece,” which is actually the third item in the list of “Seven Things to Do” given to Coach by his father. This list later became known as Coach Wooden’s “Seven Point Creed.” Related:John...
read moreJohn Wooden’s 7-Point Creed: ‘Help Others’
One of Coach Wooden’s favorite role models was Mother Teresa, whose quote, “Unless a life is lived for others, it is not worthwhile,” served as the bedrock of Coach’s lifetime commitment to helping others. After reading about her tremendous work among the poor in...
read moreJohn Wooden’s 7-Point Creed: ‘Be True to Yourself’
A core piece of Coach Wooden's philosophy is based on a card that his father gave him and his brothers when they graduated from elementary school. On one side of the card was a verse by the Rev. Henry Van Dyke. The other side was titled "Seven Things to Do," which...
read moreHear These Middle Schoolers Recite Coach Wooden’s Definition of Success
Coach John Wooden's legacy is alive at Horace Mann School as they recite the coach's definition of success. Horace Mann School, along with all the K-12 schools in Beverly Hills Unified School District and 55 other schools throughout California, are taking part in a...
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.

