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 to Handle Adversity: Don’t Whine, Don’t Complain, Don’t Make Excuses.
The core of Coach Wooden’s philosophy started with his father’s rules. Joshua Wooden gave his boys a very direct set of rules, the “Two Sets of Three” he hoped would guide their everyday behavior. The first set dealt with integrity: Never lie. Never cheat. Never...
read moreSUCCESS Insider podcast Ep. 36.5: Pyramid of Success
This is a special episode featuring an interview with author and speaker Don Yaeger about the SUCCESS Academy course John Wooden's Pyramid of Success, available beginning November 15, 2016. Favorite Quote From This Episode: “He was an extraordinary motivator. He knew...
read moreHave a Fireside Chat with Coach John Wooden Today
We're incredibly excited to bring you this event because we believe Coach Wooden's lessons are needed in our world now more than ever. HERE ARE YOUR LIVE WEBCAST EVENT DETAILS Date & Time: Sunday, November 20th at 3:00 PM Eastern Attend by Phone: Guest pin code:...
read moreFans Respond: “I am a better … because of #TheWoodenEffect
Coach John Wooden was such a positive influence in so many lives, SUCCESS magazine has brought that positivity to light in a special social media campaign. Athletes and coaches who praise Wooden’s message say the late UCLA coach made them better in many ways. Bill...
read moreCoach John Wooden’s Legacy Lives on Through Numerous Awards
Even the man who designed the John R. Wooden Award trophy for college basketball's player of the year—the same man who handcrafts the 24-karat gold-plated Grammy Award trophy every year—has a heartfelt connection with Coach Wooden to share. John Billings met Coach at...
read moreValorie Kondos Field: The Importance of a Great Mentor
UCLA Gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field shares the strategies she used to ask the legendary Coach John Wooden to become her mentor. We ALL need people in our life who we trust will listen to us; churn and evaluate the information we share without judgment; and...
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.

