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 We Must Not Dread Adversity
Coach Wooden often said that we grow stronger through adversity. We cannot allow difficulties to discourage us.
read moreWe All Have the Opportunity to Positively Influence Good Character
Example is the best teacher. It’s the key. It is something we all can do.
read moreCoach Wooden’s Pregame Routine: It Takes a Lot of Little Things to Accomplish One Big Thing
Coach Wooden’s teams ran on the court for a game that was relaxed and balanced, but it took a lot of little things to make that one big thing happen.
read moreWhy You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself to Others
‘The great secret of life is to cultivate the ability to appreciate the things you have, not compare them.’
read moreSatisfy Your Own Expectations—Not Everyone Else’s
“The goal is to satisfy not everyone else’s expectations, but your own.” –Coach Wooden Coach said the most important things his father taught him included never trying to be better than somebody else but never ceasing trying to be the best you can be, and always...
read moreWhere Real Happiness Comes From
Real happiness comes from the things that cannot be taken away from you. This was one of Coach Wooden’s favorite ideas and one that he almost always spoke about when giving a speech—usually in the context of discussing the sixth item of his father’s Seven-Point Creed:...
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.