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!
17 Famous “Woodenisms” by Coach John Wooden
John Wooden was a philosopher without even realizing it. His perfectly succinct and simple sayings inspired many thousands of young college basketball players at UCLA and many more individuals far and wide—many of whom never stepped foot on a basketball court to hear...
read moreWhy Wooden’s Small Ripple Became a Wave of Influence
“Some people go through their lives like they are walking slowly into a swimming pool — the water hardly ripples. John Wooden wasn’t one of those people,” Coach Mike Krzyzewski wrote in the forward of A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring by Don Yaeger about...
read moreCoach Wooden’s Life Lessons: The 4 Things a Man Must Learn to Do
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden taught more than the game—he taught life. A leadership icon, he was influential on the court and off, and his life lessons are unforgettable and timeless. “When you talk to John Wooden, you wouldn’t even know you were talking to...
read more27 Motivational Quotes by John Wooden to Inspire You to Be Better
John Wooden was arguably known as much for his motivational words and wisdom off the court as he was for his ability to win championships on it. Related:Timeless Lessons From John Wooden, the Greatest Coach of All Time The legendary UCLA men's basketball coach...
read moreJohn Wooden’s Leadership Legacy
John Wooden was the greatest coach of all time. During the last 12 years he was the head basketball coach at the University of California, Los Angeles, his teams won 10 national championships, including seven in a row. He built the model for consistently great...
read moreHow John Wooden Led His Teams to a Victorious Life
My lesson today centers on a man who, in my opinion, was the best basketball coach—college or pro—to ever live: the great John Wooden. To most he was known as the “Wizard of Westwood,” the UCLA basketball coach who guided the Bruins to an unprecedented 10 national...
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.

